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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill argue that Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s handling of multiple shootings and a Labor Day picket line exposes a pattern of PR missteps and staff turnover, suggesting her leadership may be defined by recurring communication gaps rather than any single crisis.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominated Labor Day, lifting its domestic total to about $923M and keeping it within shouting distance of Star Wars: The Force Awakens for the all-time domestic crown, while The Odyssey remains in the top three and approaching $600M domestic; the weekend also featured steady holdovers, re-releases, and modest openings for By Any Means and Insidious: Out of the Further as audiences flock to family and franchise titles.
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles is slated to provide an update on three deadly shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood during the Labor Day weekend, as investigators gather details and pursue witnesses.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day stays No. 1 for a sixth weekend, taking in about $18 million in the traditional frame and an estimated $23.3 million through Labor Day, bringing its domestic total to about $923 million and nudging it toward the all-time domestic record held by Avengers: Endgame/Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Odyssey sits No. 2 in its eighth weekend, while new releases By Any Means, Fall 2: Deadpoint, and Onslaught underperform; the summer box office still marks the strongest season since COVID, setting up a busy fall slate.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day tops the Labor Day weekend for a sixth straight frame with about $18 million, keeping its domestic total near $918 million and global around $2.4 billion; The Odyssey stays in second, while By Any Means and Onslaught underperform, contributing to a roughly $90.4 million domestic weekend and signaling a slow start to a tentpole-sparse fall season until November.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains No. 1 for the sixth straight weekend, taking in $18 million over the traditional frame and an estimated $23 million through Labor Day, as summer releases underperform and competition stays light while the film eyes the all-time domestic box‑office record.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads the Labor Day box office with an estimated $22 million for the four‑day weekend, pushing domestic totals toward $900 million and nudging it closer to the all‑time North American record. Coyote vs Acme is solid in second with about $15.3 million over four days, lifting its domestic total to roughly $37.8 million as it contests The Odyssey for the No. 2 spot. Other titles like By Any Means and Insidious: Out of the Further are further back, while Buddy continues to hold well, signaling a strong close to the summer box office with overall domestic totals near $4.7 billion.
A Severe Weather Alert Day covers Pittsburgh through late Friday as hot, humid air fuels strong to severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado; a Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 pm for several counties. The heaviest storm window is late Wednesday into Thursday, with another chance Friday (Impact Day). Rain should taper by Friday night, setting up a drier, more comfortable Labor Day weekend.
Forecasts say Marie's track remains uncertain, with direct landfall unlikely but a real chance of heavy rainfall (about 20–25%) or light showers for Southern California; most models push the system west of the Baja California peninsula, though a northward nudge could bring impacts to SoCal. A 50–60% chance of widespread light rain Sat–Tue, 10–20% for moderate-to-heavy rain that could cause localized flooding, and increased surf and rip currents are expected Sunday into Monday, with some coastal flooding possible near Long Beach, Malibu, Point Mugu and Catalina. Offshore wind could raise fire weather risk in certain mountain and desert areas. Forecasters say stay tuned, as small changes in Marie's track could alter the outlook.
Deadline reports the U.S. summer domestic box office is within reach of its all-time high, with about $4.598 billion earned through the first Friday-to-Labor Day period and roughly $158 million needed to surpass 2013’s $4.756 billion peak. Forecasters say summer 2026 could finish around $4.61 billion, potentially making it the second-highest 123-day summer on record if Labor Day weekend overperforms. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dominated the season, possibly crossing $900 million domestic and accounting for a large share of the total alongside The Odyssey, with Toy Story 5 and Obsession contributing as well. Paul Dergarabedian calls the season a “Hollywood cliffhanger,” noting the blockbuster mix has transformed how studios view the summer movie slate.
During a violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago with nearly 60 shot and at least nine killed, Governor J.B. Pritzker dismisses calls for federal assistance, claiming the city is succeeding in crime prevention and accusing the Trump administration of manufacturing a crisis.
Chicago experienced its most violent holiday weekend of the summer with 9 killed and 52 wounded, amid political tensions over potential deployment of the National Guard to curb crime, despite overall declining crime rates in the city.
During Labor Day weekend in Chicago, at least 7 people were killed and 48 injured in various shootings across the city, with victims ranging from 14 to 50 years old, highlighting a significant surge in gun violence during the holiday period.
Unseasonably cool weather continues through Labor Day weekend with temperatures in the 40s and 70s, a dry spell, and a chance of rain arriving Thursday, followed by even cooler air next week, with a potential for more rain and a brief warm-up mid-month.
This weekend offers a variety of new shows and movies across streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Apple TV, including thrillers, mysteries, historical dramas, and Korean pop music shows, providing plenty of options for entertainment during the Labor Day holiday.