A Once-in-a-Century Event: NASA Finds the Biggest Fresh Crater Ever Seen on the Moon
Wider than two football fields end to end, the newly named McGetchin Crater is the largest recently formed impact crater identified anywhere in the solar system.
The September 2026 Edition
The Stories Everyone Is Talking About
From a once-in-a-century crater on the Moon to the iced-coffee debate that split the internet — the month’s most viral news, sourced with care and told with sparkle.
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Football’s Biggest Bombshell: Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty on 114 of 115 Charges
Reports say an independent commission has ruled against the Premier League champions-turned-defendants. The league hasn’t confirmed it, the club plans to fight on, and sanctions are still undecided.
Pope Leo in Paris: A Warning Against a “Paradise of Machines” Echoes Around the World
On the first papal visit to France in nearly 20 years, Pope Leo put artificial intelligence at the heart of his message — and his words became one of the most quoted lines of the month.
Is Bringing Iced Coffee to a Job Interview “Too Casual”? The Debate That Took Over September
One recruiter’s TikTok about lattes in interviews turned into a full-blown generational argument about what “professional” really means in 2026.
Gucci Morty, SpongeBob Handcuffs and “Grrr, Mondays”: September’s Wildest Meme Comebacks
The internet spent September digging through its own attic — and found a remarkable number of old jokes ready for a second life.
Emmys 2026: The Pitt Makes History, Widow’s Bay Charms, and Mariska Hargitay Owns the Night
A solo host for the first time in 15 years, a back-to-back drama win not seen since Mad Men, and a ceremony full of tearful tributes — here’s what everyone shared from the 78th Emmys.
Bears 59, Panthers 37: Caleb Williams Leads the Highest-Scoring Season Opener in NFL History
Ninety-six combined points, a franchise record that stood since 1948, and a quarterback duel for the ages — Week 1 in Charlotte broke the record books.
Rybakina Stops Sabalenka’s Three-Peat as Zverev Captures His Second Major of 2026
Elena Rybakina rose to world No. 1 with a three-set win in New York, while Alexander Zverev outlasted Ben Shelton to add the US Open to his Roland Garros crown.
“My American Girl Doll!”: The Joyful Childhood Clip Powering TikTok’s Sweetest Trend
A creator’s old home video of himself proudly showing off his doll has become September’s go-to sound for celebrating life’s small wins.
Apple Finally Folds: The $1,999 iPhone Duo Becomes September’s Most-Talked-About Gadget
After years of rumours and a guessing game over its name, Apple used its “Surprise and shine” event to unveil its first foldable phone — and the price tag alone set social feeds alight.
Why the NFL Kicked Off on a Wednesday — and Why Seattle’s 13-10 Win Felt Like a Super Bowl Sequel
The defending champion Seahawks edged the Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch, in an opener moved to Wednesday to make room for the league’s first regular-season game in Australia.
Sports Cars, Mansions, Nightclubs: 22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in $240 Million Bitcoin Theft
Prosecutors say impersonation of Google and a crypto exchange helped steal more than 4,100 bitcoin from a Washington resident — one of the largest crypto thefts from an individual in U.S. history.
Gap Goes Bag: Reed Krakoff’s Denim-and-Hoodie GapBag Line Lands Under $150
The American retailer’s first full handbag collection reimagines its most famous wardrobe staples as totes and crossbodies — with designer credentials and everyday prices.
“Kinda Chic To…”: The Feel-Good Caption Trend That Turned Everyday Life Into Luxury
Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon and Ashley Graham all joined in — and by September, brands and everyday creators were declaring all sorts of ordinary things “kinda chic”.
The Cat in the Hat “Sightings” Were Fake — How an AI Trend Spooked the UK and Ireland
Eerie AI-made clips of a life-size Dr. Seuss character prowling dark streets racked up millions of views — until police stepped in to remind everyone: none of it was real.
Ring Lights at Courtside: Influencers Spark an Etiquette Storm at the 2026 US Open
With roughly 100 credentialed creators on site, filming during points became a talking point — and stars including Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula said it had gone too far.
Move Over, Hexagon: Hubble Reveals a Giant 10-Sided Pattern Swirling Around Saturn’s South Pole
Saturn’s famous northern hexagon now has a southern cousin — an evolving decagon-shaped wave that has been quietly strengthening since 2023.