New York commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks with a memorial ceremony

The United States marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Friday with solemn memorial ceremonies held in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives.

Generative AI reshapes Hollywood's labor market

In 2026, as traditional jobs in film and TV production decline, some writers, directors, and production staff are instead taking part in training AI systems.

How BookTok is changing the way Gen Z reads

Gen Z is reading more than any other generation in America right now.

FDA approves first mRNA vaccine for seasonal influenza

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Moderna’s mFlusiva (mRNA-1010), the first mRNA-based vaccine for seasonal influenza, for adults aged 50 and older.

New pancreatic cancer drug nearly doubles median survival

On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib, a new targeted treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer, following a Phase 3 trial that nearly doubled median overall survival compared with standard chemotherapy.

Lab-grown brain organoids follow human brain development for years

On August 19, 2026, Nature published a study showing that human cortical organoids, laboratory-grown models of the brain’s outer layer, can survive and continue developing for more than five years.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces plans to build six new icebreakers in a $11.3 billion contract

On August 24th, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled an $11.3 billion contract to build six new icebreakers, large ships specialized in navigating and clearing thick Arctic ice, for the Canadian Coast Guard.

MCU’s new X-Men film casting finally announced in D23

After years of countless casting rumors and endless fan speculation, Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot has finally been unveiled.

A Dartmouth graduate is biking 10,000 miles to all 30 NFL stadiums

On July 7th, 2026, less than a month after graduating from Dartmouth College, Bond Almand clipped into his pedals in Miami, Florida, and embarked on his journey to Seattle until September 9th.

Hospitality waste becomes community support: Las Vegas event donates surplus food

A four-day conference hosted at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas collaborated with Meals on Wheels America, Caesars Entertainment, and The Just One Project to distribute uneaten food to families, seniors, and community organizations across Southern Nevada.