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Records Since 1895 Rank Wettest Septembers in Nine States — 2dStacker compiled per-state rankings of the wettest Septembers since 1895 for Vermont, Virginia, Rhode Island, Utah, and South Dakota, based on total precipitation and including state-wide highs and lows and average temperatures. The articles provide a state-by-state breakdown of which Septembers were the wettest using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Marcus Bell South Dakota's extreme rainfall totals in those years show how fast things can turn from drought to flood.

Céline Dion Returns to Stage in Paris — 2dCéline Dion is making a high-profile comeback to the Paris stage after years away due to stiff-person syndrome, with a 16-show residency kicking off September 12, 2026, amid immense fan anticipation and sold-out dates. Coverage highlights her preparations, public appearances, and the sustained demand for her performances as she resumes live shows in Paris.

Horoscope for Tuesday, September 08, 2026Entertainment — 5d

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.9M views · Sep 9, 2026

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25th Anniversary of 9/11 Honors Victims and HeroesWorld — 2dOn the anniversaries of Pearl Harbor, JFK's assassination, and especially September 11, 2001, Americans recall where they were and how those events reshaped the nation, with vivid personal recollections spanning generations. As 9/11 marks 25 years, stories focus on health effects for survivors and first responders, concerns about Islamophobia, and the enduring collective memory of that day.

Good News in History, September 8Good News — 5dSeptember 8 marks milestones like the 1966 Star Trek premiere, Michelangelo's David unveiling, Pink's birth and the Van Buren sisters' cross-country ride that advanced women's roles.

September US Stock Market Outlook Addresses Portfolio PositioningBusiness — 6d

Verizon Declares $0.7075 Quarterly Dividend, 5.7% YieldBusiness — 3dVerizon Communications declared another stable quarterly dividend of 70.75 cents per share (5.7% yield), with payments set for November 2, 2026 to holders of record on October 9 and an ex-dividend date of October 8. Vertiv Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of 0.0625 per share (annualized 0.25) with a September 24 payout to holders of record September 14, reflecting a modest dividend profile as it has raised payouts in recent years.

China Ordains 18th Bishop Under Vatican Agreement — 4dFather Andrew Ding Yang was ordained archbishop of Chongqing on September 8 as the 18th bishop under the Vatican agreement with China.

Priya Raman Eighteen bishops is a solid number, but true religious freedom will take more than these deals.

Former presidents join 25th anniversary ceremonies at Ground Zero — 3dThe United States is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with bipartisan congressional recognition of the victims and the enduring lessons of the day, as well as ongoing reflections on the response era led by leaders including George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Preparations for a high-profile 9/11 ceremony involve the vice president and all four living former presidents, plus renewed discussion of lessons learned from the post-9/11 era and related commemorations and programming.

Apple Expected to Unveil Foldable iPhone Duo With Pencil Support — 3dApple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone Duo priced around $2000 at the September 9 event, with support for the Apple Pencil stylus as reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Dana Whitfield Pencil support sounds useful but I doubt the hinge will survive daily drops and pocket lint.

Video — YouTubeA tactical genius in the stands?! 🤯 #ShortsDistantMoments · 3.6M views · Sep 11, 2026

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Smith+Nephew Prices $700 Million Notes, Launches Tender — 4dSmith+Nephew announced a cash tender offering to repurchase up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030, funded by a planned issue of new 2036 notes and subject to a financing condition, with pricing set for September 15 and settlement around September 18. The moves aim to extend debt maturities and manage refinancing risk, as the company concurrently launches a 2036 note offering and may apply proration if demand exceeds the cap, reflecting disciplined balance-sheet management.

Multiple Magnitude-6 Earthquakes Strike Indonesia — 1dIndonesia experienced multiple earthquakes around the Banda Sea and Maluku in September, including a 6.2-magnitude event off Maluku at about 140–143 km deep and a deep 6.2 quake near Java at 376 km, with no damage or tsunami alerts reported. The country previously faced a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake on August 15 that killed hundreds and caused widespread damage.

Chris Dalton Indonesia needs better early warning systems given how often these hit.

Couple marries in flooded church after monsoon in Philippines; bride walks the aisle in waist-deep waterGood News — 4dA Philippine couple held their wedding in a flooded church after monsoon rains, with the bride wading through waist-deep water to reach the altar on September 1.

Vail Resorts Receives Five Board Nominations, Including Olympian — 1dVail Resorts’ nominations window closed on September 10, 2026, with five shareholder-nominated candidates including Picabo Street and former Disney CEO Robert A. Chapek, plus a self-nomination by Gregory Syvert Meyer. The company will review all candidates, pursue an active search for a new independent director to be completed in early 2027, and publish its recommended slate in the proxy statement, while shareholders are not required to take action at this time.

Priya Raman Chapek's Disney track record might help with marketing but I worry it won't address rising lift ticket prices or local community concerns.

National Park Service to Waive Fees at Select Sites September 17Travel — 5dAcross cities and countries, parks are being positioned as major attractions—from San Francisco’s 1,017-acre, museum‑studded spaces to Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods—highlighting the breadth of experiences parks offer beyond simple recreation. At the national and regional levels, several parks are easing access with no reservation needs or fee-free days, including a nationwide free-entry event on September 17, while South African and other regional programs promote temporary free access windows to encourage outdoor exploration.

Algeria to Close Airspace to UAE Aircraft After Diplomatic Rupture — 2dAlgeria will close its airspace to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft starting Friday, September 11, 2026, with commercial flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport exempt until the end of 2026 after severing diplomatic ties with the UAE. The UAE expressed hope the move is temporary and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining fraternal relations and broader ties.

Sam Okafor Exempting commercial flights to Algiers until the end of 2026 shows some restraint amid the rupture.

Gruffalo Granny Launches Worldwide After 20-Year WaitEntertainment — 3dThe Gruffalo Granny, the long-awaited third Gruffalo book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is published worldwide on September 12, 2026 with the Luxembourgish edition released simultaneously and kept under tight secrecy during development. The book, two decades in the making and dedicated to Donaldson’s late husband, extends the series’ global success and highlights the authors’ largely autonomous collaboration.

Video — YouTubePapoose "Jezebel" Official Music VideoPapoose · 265.9K views · Sep 11, 2026

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Gladstone Capital declares $0.18 supplemental distributionFinance — Aug 31, 2026Gladstone Capital and related Gladstone funds announced additional supplemental distributions of $0.18 per share for GLAD in September 2026, with ex-dividend and record dates set for September 10–16, 2026, while Gladstone Alternative Income Fund also declared monthly cash distributions for September 2026.

Jalen Brunson to host SNL season 52 opener with KATSEYE — 3dSNL Season 52 reveals a mix of returners and debuts, kicking off with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE as the musical guest, followed by Dakota Johnson with Turnstile, Shane Gillis with Rosalía, and Inde Navarrette making her hosting debut with Gracie Abrams on Halloween. The announcements confirm a stable yet evolving lineup and the season’s premiere and episodes are scheduled for late September through October.

Jared Kim Jalen Brunson hosting the opener feels like a solid Knicks tie-in for the season start.

US and China reportedly plan AI safety talks, White House casts doubt — Sep 4, 2026Reports indicate the US and China may hold their first dedicated AI safety talks in mid-September, with potential leadership from US officials like Scott Bessent and Chinese counterparts, and a focus on monitoring AI-driven cyber threats; however, a White House official has stated there is no mid-September AI meeting planned.

Marcus Bell Even if the meeting isn't confirmed, the fact both sides are even floating cyber threat monitoring is worth watching.

Investors debate whether Micron's AI-driven rally can continue in September — Aug 31, 2026

Elena Vasquez I sold half my position after the last earnings pop. Nice gains but these AI-fueled rallies can reverse fast when sentiment shifts.

Man Returns 132-Year-Overdue Magazine During Fine Freeze — 2dA 132-year overdue issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine from September 1894 was returned to the Concord Public Library amid a one-year fine freeze the library is testing to gauge whether waiving fines improves overdue-item returns; the item’s owner said it had sat in his home for decades and avoided a $12,055 bill. The library does not plan to re-circulate the magazine and will instead display or preserve it while evaluating the policy’s effects.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures dip as bond yields, oil prices climb in September — Sep 1, 2026

Marcus Bell The Fed put itself in a corner and now every jobs or CPI report gets treated like a coin flip for the economy.

September 2026 Editorial Cartoons, Photo Collections PublishedPolitics — 3dA mix of political and community content includes fundraising and voice-promotion by American Thinker, a push-notification note tied to an editorial cartoon, a personal Picture of the Day community diary, a Post Bulletin staff bio page, and a grassroots civic action appeal urging Americans to contact lawmakers and vote to oppose authoritarianism.

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 6M views · Sep 10, 2026

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