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London – September 19, 2026 -- Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen passed all 100 rival karts in Red Bull's Max vs 100, the largest go-kart race ever staged, finishing the job on lap 14 of 30 at Silverstone.

Verstappen started 101st on a grid built specifically for the event and cleared the entire field in 35 minutes. The race streamed live on Disney+ and the ESPN App.

A single overtaking rule decided every elimination

A driver was eliminated the instant the rear of Verstappen's kart drew level with the front of theirs. The 100-strong field included Red Bull athletes, content creators, streamers, journalists and fans selected from around the world, racing on a temporary circuit at Silverstone designed by Race Director David Terrien.

London – September 18, 2026 -- Icelandic Glacial has signed on for a second consecutive year as the Official Water of Laver Cup, supplying players and VIP guests when the tournament returns to The O2 arena in London from September 25 to 27, 2026.

The water comes from a single protected source in Iceland

Sourced from the Ölfus Spring and filtered naturally through Icelandic lava rock, the water carries a pH of 8.4. It will be available to players during practices, in locker rooms and courtside, and served to VIP guests at the Laver Cup Opening Night Gala. The brand will also appear on courtside sidewalls and event website banners throughout the three days.

Miami – September 17, 2026 -- Windstar Cruises will open three European landmarks to guests after hours in 2027, including a rare evening inside the Tower of London, as part of a free onboard perk called Destination Discovery Events.

Only Three Sailings Get Tower of London Access

The Tower of London event is limited to three 2027 departures: Star Pride's April 29 Tulip Season voyage through Holland and Belgium (event on May 6), Star Pride's May 13 Timeless Maritime Powerhouses of Northern Europe cruise (event on May 17), and Star Explorer's 10-night Christening Voyage circumnavigating Ireland, departing May 23 (event on May 31). Guests will view the Crown Jewels privately, access the White Tower and Battlements, hear stories from Yeoman Warders, and attend a reception in the New Armouries Courtyard.

Pensacola – September 16, 2026 -- "Safe Ground: A Green Beret's Mission to Remove Ukraine's Landmines" is now streaming on Prime Video in the U.S. and UK, available with a Prime membership or to rent or buy.

The premiere date marks Ryan Hendrickson's personal "Alive Day"

September 12 is the anniversary of the day retired U.S. Army Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson survived an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2010 while attempting to rescue an Afghan soldier. Hendrickson, a Purple Heart and Silver Star recipient, recovered and returned to active duty before founding Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal.

London – September 15, 2026 -- Houseplant, the lifestyle brand co-founded by Seth Rogen, has released The House Scent Reed Diffuser, a new home fragrance made in partnership with British fragrance house Droplet, priced at £40 in the UK and $45 in the US.

The scent originated from Rogen's personal visit to Grasse, France

The fragrance began as a bespoke creation Rogen made himself during a fragrance-making experience in Grasse, France, widely known as the world's fragrance capital. Droplet, founded by siblings Sam and Lucie Beecham, later refined and bottled the scent for retail.

Rogen said the Grasse experience showed him how personal and complex scent-building can be, and that he wanted a fragrance that felt warm, inviting, and a little unexpected for his own home.

Los Angeles – September 13, 2026 -- Hair Syrup, the British haircare brand known for its viral pre-wash oil treatments, launches in more than 600 Target stores across the U.S. and on Target.com starting September 10.

A university project becomes a multimillion-dollar brand without outside investors

Hair Syrup was founded in 2020 by Lucie Macleod while she was a university student mixing natural oils to repair her own bleach-damaged hair. The brand grew primarily through social media, community engagement and word of mouth, without taking on outside investment.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Dr. Martens has launched a new loafer collection built to move beyond seasonal footwear, positioning the classic silhouette as an everyday alternative to sneakers.

The Mayfare Loafer reworks the penny loafer in polished black leather

The Mayfare Loafer, made from Polished Black Smooth leather, features a moc toe and penny strap detail. It sits on a V18 low-profile sole with a subtle welt, giving it a sleeker profile than Dr. Martens' more classic boot styles.

The Adrian Tassel Loafer adds formal detailing in Burgundy leather

Crafted from Burgundy Arcadia leather, the Adrian Tassel Loafer is built for day-to-night wear. It uses Dr. Martens' signature air-cushioned sole and Goodyear-welted, heat-sealed construction for durability.

London – September 11, 2026 -- Johnnie Walker has released a limited-edition design of its Black Label Scotch whisky, created in collaboration with GRAMMY-winning singer Sabrina Carpenter.

The bottle draws its look from Carpenter's album "Man's Best Friend"

The design features a custom "Sabrina blue" color variant and playful dog-paw motifs inspired by the record. It blends Johnnie Walker Black Label's classic style with Carpenter's personal aesthetic, marking the latest step in an ongoing partnership between the whisky brand and the singer.

Carpenter said she enjoys giving her fans small surprises and saw the bottle as a way to bring the world of "Man's Best Friend" to life beyond music. She called putting her own stamp on an iconic object like the Johnnie Walker Black Label bottle a fun challenge.

Xiamen – September 09, 2026 -- XiamenAir's inaugural flight MF821 landed at Heathrow Airport on September 6, launching a direct round-trip service between Xiamen and London. The 12-hour flight departed from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport carrying 263 passengers, marking Fujian province's first direct passenger service to the British capital.

The route eliminates layovers for travelers between Fujian and the UK

Previously, passengers flying between the two cities needed to stop over in a third destination. The new nonstop service now directly connects Xiamen and London, cutting travel time and simplifying logistics for business travelers, students, and the sizable Chinese community from Fujian living in the UK.

Llantrisant – September 07, 2026 -- The Royal Mint has launched two commemorative 50 pence coins marking 60 years of Star Trek, with the first design going on sale September 3 and priced at £19.95.

The first coin features the Vulcan salute alongside the phrases "Live Long & Prosper" and "Star Trek 60"

It marks the first time an image from the original Star Trek series has appeared on a UK 50p coin. A second coin, arriving in November, depicts four starships spanning different eras of the franchise -- the U.S.S. Voyager NCC-74656, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, the Enterprise NCC-1701-D, and a Klingon Bird of Prey -- paired with the inscription "Star Trek 60."