Summer 2026 becomes highest-grossing box office of all time
The summer of 2026 became the highest-grossing summer movie season in U.S. box office history, with domestic ticket sales from May 1 through Labor Day on September 7 reaching $4.76 billion, according to figures from tracking firm Rentrak. The tally surpasses the long-standing 2013 record of $4.755 billion, which had been anchored by Iron Man […]
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to step down amid Trump tensions
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, said Tuesday he will step down from the leadership of the sprawling federal cultural institution by the end of the year. Bunch announcement follows a year of open tensions with the Trump administration over how the Smithsonian portrays American history and comes as the […]
US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines as oil prices surge
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday added 27 Iranian airlines to its sanctions list along with a handful of other entities, deepening Washington’s campaign to isolate Iran’s economy amid a more than six-month war with Tehran. The action falls under a designation the department is calling Operation Economic Outcast and covers Iranian airlines that had […]
Two Renoirs stolen from French museum in Riviera heist
Two thieves broke into a museum housing works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir on the French Riviera in the pre-dawn hours and left with two paintings after abandoning two others as they fled the scene. The intruders entered the museum gardens by cutting through a perimeter fence, triggering the alarm at 5:48 a.m. local time. Officers arrived […]
Kosovo joins US-led Gaza stabilization force
A small Balkan nation has become the latest country to formally join the multinational security mission being assembled to stabilize post-conflict Gaza. Kosovo Security Force Commander Lieutenant-General Bashkim Jashari and U.S. International Stabilization Force Commander Major-General Jasper Jeffers signed a Participating Country Agreement on Monday, according to the Board of Peace, the U.S.-backed body coordinating […]
NBA Penalizes Clippers, Leonard for Cap Circumvention
The National Basketball Association has issued penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers organization and player Kawhi Leonard following an investigation into cap circumvention. The league’s decision, announced on September 2, 2026, comes nearly a year after initial reports surfaced regarding Leonard’s involvement with a company called Aspiration. The Clippers received the more severe sanctions. The
NCAA Announces 2026 Fall Championship Schedule
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released its schedule for the 2026 fall sports championships and selection shows across Division I, Division II, Division III, and national collegiate sports. This announcement, made on September 3, 2026, details the venues and dates for various competitions, including those relevant to local teams such as the University of
TaylorMade Spider Tour Putters Lead PGA Tour Wins in 2026
As of September 2, 2026, the TaylorMade Spider Tour range of putters has recorded the most victories on the PGA Tour this season, with 13 wins attributed to the model. This includes two Major championships: The Masters, won by Rory McIlroy, and the PGA Championship, secured by Aaron Rai, both using Spider Tour putters. The
Rob Lee Suggests Rory McIlroy Needs More Play to Win Majors
Aiken golf enthusiasts following the professional circuit may be interested in recent comments from two-time European Tour winner Rob Lee, who suggested on September 2 that Rory McIlroy will need to increase his playing schedule if he aims to secure more major championships. McIlroy, 37, has adopted a reduced schedule in 2026, participating in only
Belly Fat Poses Greater Mortality Risk for Older Adults
New research published on September 1, 2026, indicates that for adults over 65, a high waist circumference is linked to a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality, affecting both men and women. This finding contrasts with the study’s observation that a higher body mass index (BMI) may offer a protective effect against all-cause mortality in