A changed Grand Canyon, childfree icons, the cost of drinking: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN
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1️⃣ Swamped refuge
Flash floods struck a historic Grand Canyon lodge, the second park landmark hit by a natural disaster in just over a year. The damage could disrupt Labor Day weekend visits and change how travelers experience one of America’s most iconic destinations.
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2️⃣ Childfree icons
They never became parents, but Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton helped shape generations of children and families. Here’s how.
3️⃣ Cost of drinking
While having a cocktail each evening was once considered to be an acceptable part of daily life, a new study shows that doing so can increase the risk of death from numerous types of cancers.
4️⃣ Sayonara
Zen gardens, futuristic cityscapes and a vibrant food scene have turned Japan into a tourist magnet. But recently, tightened immigration policies have foreign residents wondering if it’s time to leave.
5️⃣ Silly science
From nose blowing to splash-free urinals, the Ig Nobel awards shine a spotlight on the kind of scientific achievements that “first make people laugh, and then make them think.”
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💍 Love is in the air: What’s crazier than getting married in Vegas? Having a spontaneous in-flight wedding officiated by the plane’s captain.
Top headlines
- Lindsay Clancy jury ends 6th day of deliberations without a verdict after courtroom tensions flare
- Trump asks Supreme Court to OK sweeping changes for mail ballots
- Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI
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🤵 Formal finest: The Venice Film Festival is underway, bringing Hollywood stars to the island of Lido by boat. See the best and boldest looks.
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- One of the only women left in Trump’s Cabinet has mostly been doing damage control
- Last-minute doomsday scenarios for the 2026 election
Quiz time
🐶 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially welcomed a new dog into their family. What’s her name?
A. Willow
B. Meredith
C. Sadie
D. Wendy
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✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: Nicole Kidman, in witchy splendor, hints at Versace’s next chapter
🧠 Quiz answer: D. Wendy made her debut in glitzy style, appearing alongside Kelce in a new ad campaign for Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall 2026 collection.
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