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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena will open its gates to the public for a free two-day Explore JPL event on October 10–11, giving visitors a rare look at mission-control centers, robotics research, and space exhibits as the lab marks its 90th anniversary; tickets are limited and frequently released as cancellations.
The Salt Lake Temple Open House has drawn about 1 million reserved tickets, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inviting visitors from around the world to participate in the open house; the article also outlines how to obtain reservations for those interested.
After years of seismic upgrades and interior redesigns, Salt Lake Temple—the LDS Church’s iconic six-spired temple on Temple Square—will open to the public for six months starting April 5, with timed online tickets from September 1, allowing millions to tour its redesigned interior and new underground wing; the project, costing an estimated over $2 billion, aims to showcase openness while spurring visitor traffic and downtown economic activity, though it drew critique over lost original murals and features as part of modernization.
KFC is launching a brand reinvention featuring an Open House prototype with an expanded menu, modern branding and flexible restaurant spaces (table service, drive-thru, takeout) designed for multiple occasions; tested near Yum! Brands’ Texas HQ in McKinney/Plano, it includes a refreshed Colonel Sanders look and a lineup of 20+ sauces with more boneless chicken, plus related concepts like Saucy! and KWENCH rolling out in select markets.
JPL’s Open House is back for October 10–11, 2026 in Pasadena. Admission is free but requires timed tickets, which go on sale August 29 at 9 a.m.; you can reserve up to five tickets and must choose a time slot and list attendees with IDs checked at the door. If tickets sell out, limited group/individual tours are released monthly. Visitors can see mission control, fabrication facilities, the machine shop, and robotics research while learning about Mars rover and space-probe work. Caltech manages JPL, which has faced funding pressures and a 2028 management-contract recompetition.
NBC New York host Sara Gore announced she has breast cancer and will step away from her shows for treatment and surgery. She spoke candidly about the emotional impact, noting a family history of the disease, but expressed gratitude for the support of doctors, colleagues, and viewers and plans to return after treatment.
NBC host Sara Gore revealed on the Thursday episode of New York Live that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will take a leave of absence to pursue treatment and surgery, saying she was caught off guard but grateful for support and optimistic about returning better than ever.
NBC New York host Sara Gore revealed on-air that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will take a leave of absence for treatment and surgery, citing high family risk and an emotional impact, while thanking her support system and vowing to return stronger after healing.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the first glimpse of the interior of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple as private tours began. The temple will be open to the public from April 15 until July 8, with public open house tours running for nearly three months. Between 30,000 and 40,000 volunteers from around the area of Saratoga Springs will participate as ushers, musicians and other volunteers to make it all possible. The temple features depictions of local flora and fauna, including the iris, daisy and chrysanthemum, which are common wildflowers in the area, and birds, reeds and mountains that can all be seen nearby at Utah Lake.