College Football Is Back: Belichick in Dublin, Kiffin's LSU Debut, Lambeau Under Lights
The 2026 college football season starts now. Week 0 and Week 1 schedule, the best Labor Day weekend games, and why the Hawaii rule exists.
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Fantasy Football 2026: The Draft-Weekend Cheat Sheet the Experts Agree On
Drafting this weekend? The 2026 ADP top 12, the Kenneth Walker bust case, sleeper rookies, and the expert rules that actually matter.
MLB's Weirdest Playoff Race Ever: A Losing Team Is Probably Making October
The AL West and wild-card race may be the worst in MLB history — sub-.500 teams in playoff position, a 22-0 loss that didn't matter, and more.
New on Netflix in September: The Gentlemen, Lizzie Borden, and a Live NFL Game
Netflix's September 2026 slate: The Gentlemen season 2, Monster's Lizzie Borden story, the Unabomber movie, an NFL game from Australia, and more.
NFL 2026 Kickoff: A Wednesday Opener, a Netflix Game in Australia, Full Week 1 Guide
The 2026 NFL season starts Sept. 9 with a Super Bowl rematch — then a first-ever game in Australia. Full Week 1 schedule, TV info, suspensions.
Trump Says Ranchers Can Process Their Own Meat — Can He Actually Do That?
Trump vows to let ranchers bypass the 'Big Processors' and process their own beef. What he said, why it's happening, and the legal catch.
US Open 2026 Starts Sunday: No Sinner, a $108M Purse, and the Williams Reunion
US Open 2026 dates, TV schedule, and storylines: Alcaraz's risky draw, Sinner out injured, Serena and Venus reunited, and record prize money.
Apple's Sept. 9 Event: First Foldable iPhone, a New CEO, and a $2,000 Question
Apple confirmed its 'Surprise and shine' event for Sept. 9 — the foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and John Ternus's debut as CEO.
Drag Race UK Season 8: Premiere Date, All 12 Queens, and a Rick Astley Twist
RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8 lands September 3. Meet the 12 queens, the A-list guest judges, and how to watch it in the US.
Drake Sold a Majority of OVO — Here's Who Owns the Owl Now
Authentic Brands Group now owns 51% of Drake's OVO. What the deal means for the owl brand, its stores, and what actually changes for fans.
Emmys 2026: Date, Host, the Pitt Wave, and Why Colbert Is Campaigning for Kimmel
The 2026 Emmys air Sept. 14 on NBC with host Mariska Hargitay. The nominees to know, the new multiple-winner rule, and the late-night bromance.
Flu Shot 2026: When to Get It, What's New, and the First mRNA Option
The 2026-27 flu vaccine is a complete reformulation, and the first mRNA flu shot is here. Experts on the best timing and who needs which shot.
GTA 6 Finally Showed Real Gameplay — 7 Things the Extended Look Confirmed
Rockstar's GTA 6 Extended Look confirmed the Nov 19 release, a map rumored at twice GTA 5's size, and a romance you can skip. Full breakdown.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026: The Sinners House, Stranger Things' Last Ride, and Slash
HHN 35 is open: dates for Orlando and Hollywood, inside the Oscar-winning Sinners house, the final Stranger Things maze, and Slash's new score.
Labor Day 2026 Is September 7: What's Closed, What's On Sale, Why It Exists
Labor Day 2026 falls Monday, Sept. 7. Full guide: mail and bank closures, stock market hours, the best early deals, and the holiday's history.
Hurricane Season 2026 Hits Its Peak With Zero Hurricanes — Will It Last?
Tropical Storm Dolly is racing toward the Caribbean as the quietest Atlantic season in years nears its peak. The El Niño factor, explained.
DWTS Season 35: Who's Confirmed, Who's Rumored, and When the Full Cast Drops
Dancing with the Stars season 35 premieres Sept. 15. Confirmed cast so far, the Jenna Dewan and Julia Stiles rumors, and Sharna Burgess's return.
Fall Movies 2026: Pattinson as Chris Hansen, Practical Magic 2, and a Wild September
The fall 2026 movie season is stacked: Practical Magic 2, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, Robert Pattinson's Primetime, and the tech-mogul trilogy.
Meta Connect 2026: New Smart Glasses, a 110-Gram Headset Tease, No Quest 4
Meta Connect runs Sept. 23–24. What to expect: four new smart glasses, the ultralight headset preview, and why Quest 4 won't be there.
VMAs 2026: Madonna vs. Taylor Swift, a Revived Dance Award, and How to Vote
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, Taylor Swift has 9. Date, how to watch on CBS, full top categories, and voting deadlines.
NBA Schedule Is Out: LeBron's Sixers Crash the Knicks' Ring Night on Opening Day
The 2026-27 NBA schedule's key dates: Oct. 20 opening tripleheader, LeBron's Philly debut at MSG, five Christmas games, and the Cup final.
Starbucks Fall Menu 2026: PSL Is Back, Plus a 'Chaider' — What's Worth Ordering
The Pumpkin Spice Latte returned Aug. 25 with six new drinks including Chaider and banana bread lattes. Prices, calories, and taste-test verdicts.
Stranger Things Season 6: The Truth Behind the Rumors — and What's Actually Next
Is Stranger Things season 6 real? What the Duffer Brothers actually said, the viral fake that fooled fans, and every spin-off coming.
Brewers Stun Dodgers 5-4: The 9th-Inning Rally Behind the Trend
Milwaukee rallied for three runs off Edwin Díaz to beat the Dodgers 5-4, the same week it took MLB's No. 1 power ranking. Here's what happened and what's next.
Pokémon Turns 30: Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and a 5-City GO Tour
Pokémon's 30th anniversary brings Krispy Kreme's six-doughnut collection, a free doughnut day on Aug. 22, and Pokémon GO's PokéXciting! city tour.
Google Trends, Explained: How to Tell a Real Story From a Random Spike
Millions check Google Trends daily — most read it wrong. Here's how the numbers actually work and how to spot what matters.
Selena Gomez's Wondermind Lawsuit: Why Investors Say They Were Duped
Investors say they poured $1.2 million into Selena Gomez's mental health startup Wondermind as it quietly collapsed. What the new fraud lawsuit claims.