September 1, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on September 1, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
- 01
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
General · United States · 7 publications
- 02
Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic primary amid broader calls for generational change
The primary is crucial in heavily Democratic Massachusetts, and the winner will be expected to prevail in November's general election.
Politics · United States · 4 publications
- 03
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing attack worked for Bank of America
The woman who died, Erin Piacenti, 32, was one of two people who were stabbed Monday afternoon in the tourist and theater hub, a few blocks from Bank of America's office tower in New York.
Business · United States · 3 publications
- 04
Tiger Woods to change not guilty plea in Florida DUI case, court records show
Court documents show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.
Sports · United States · 4 publications
- 05
Apple Maps follows Google, changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Technology · US & Canada · 5 publications
- 06
Trump says he is nominating Hung Cao to be Navy secretary
The announcement comes one day after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned
Politics · United States · 3 publications
- 07
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders.
Politics · United States · 3 publications
- 08
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in 2nd national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
World · International · 2 publications
- 09
Report: USMNT star Folarin Balogun walks away from Everton deal
Folarin Balogun will not be joining the Premier League after all.
Sports · United States · 2 publications
- 10
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.
World · International · 4 publications