- At least nine civilians were killed in overnight Russian strikes — six in Zaporizhzhia and three (including a 15-year-old) in Dnipropetrovsk.
- President Zelenskyy warned Russia has received ballistic missiles and possibly troops from North Korea, raising fears of escalation.
- Attacks struck Kyiv (near a children's hospital and causing a large warehouse fire) and Zaporizhzhia amid heavy missile and drone activity reported by both sides.
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- A Long March 7A rocket exploded about 85 seconds after liftoff from Wenchang, producing a massive fireball and destroying the Zhongxing‑4B communications satellite — videos caught onlookers gasping.
- It was a rare failure for the Long March 7A — the rocket’s 18th mission and only its second failure (the maiden flight failed in 2020).
- The mishap delayed other launches and underscores China’s push (and competition with the U.S.) on reusable‑rocket technology — prompted quips like Elon Musk’s “Rockets are insanely hard.”
- Trump says Iran is "broke" and is pivoting to tougher financial pressure — including demanding compensation and an "Operation Economic Fury" of sanctions and banking restrictions.
- The U.S. hopes sanctions plus a naval blockade will force Iran to end its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but experts warn sanctions take time and U.S. objectives remain unclear.
- Crude prices have risen and Iran's economy is shrinking with high inflation — developments that could tighten global fuel supplies and affect U.S. public sentiment about the war.
- MLB set the postseason calendar: Wild Card Sept. 29–Oct. 1, Division Series begin Oct. 3, LCS Oct. 11–12, World Series starts Oct. 23 with a potential Game 7 on Oct. 31 — meaning the Series will likely finish in October (and could end on Halloween).
- The 12-team playoff format remains: top two seeds in each league get first-round byes, and higher seeds host the best-of-three Wild Card series.
- ALDS adds an extra off day between Games 1 and 2 (the NL used this last year), allowing teams to use the same pitchers for Games 1/4 and 2/5 on normal rest — a notable strategic tweak.
- Young defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s energetic, player-first style has recharged a Cowboys defense that struggled last season.
- New arrival Cobie Durant and rookie Caleb Downs are already making splash plays in camp, raising competition and confidence.
- The team’s intensity — hard practices, extra conditioning and a joint workout vs. the Rams — underscores Dallas’ clear Super Bowl push.
- Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9M extension with the Cowboys — a major DT payday that could reshape the market.
- Aaron Rodgers surprised teammates by taking reps as an edge defender during Steelers practice — a lighthearted, unusual moment.
- Aaron Donald has been training with the Rams and did an official workout, fueling rumors he may return soon.
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