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Trends of August 28, 2026

407 trends tracked · August 28, 2026

#1 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades ✓

The 31 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale

Millions scramble for the last‑minute Labor Day bargains before weekend sales expire at midnight.

48 sources 104 articles v 180 33d ago
#41 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades ✓

Meet the first Miss USA winner to be a mom

A mother wins Miss USA for the first time, sparking talk of family life on the national stage.

9 sources 10 articles v 8 43d ago
#48 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades ✓

Walmart settles US government's opioid lawsuit

Walmart settles a federal opioid lawsuit without revealing any payment, surprising observers of the long‑running legal fight.

13 sources 13 articles v 12 43d ago
#57 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 holds ✗

‘Buddy’ Review: Cuddle Monster

The horror comedy 'Buddy' is trending after its release, with critics and audiences alike debating its dark take on childhood nostalgia

17 sources 22 articles v 23 44d ago
#67 ◼ Archived Business 🔮 fades ✓

Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment

Meta's $17 billion settlement is the largest ever for a tech company, but it's just the start of a long road for social media regulation.

10 sources 11 articles v 9 43d ago
#92 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 fades ✓

Live: UFC Shanghai early weigh ins results

Two top contenders missed the scale at UFC Shanghai, turning the upcoming Fight Night 286 into a rare weigh‑in showdown.

7 sources 13 articles v 11 44d ago
#97 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 holds ✗

What's new to streaming this week? (Aug. 28, 2026)

Streaming services are rolling out new content this week, with Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and others adding fresh titles.

14 sources 16 articles v 15 44d ago
#107 ◼ Archived World

Pentagon in Talks With Venezuelan Mogul for Massive Oil Deal

The Pentagon is negotiating a massive oil deal with a Venezuelan businessman, following Trump's announcement of a U.S. grab for control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.

5 sources 5 articles v 14 44d ago
#146 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades ✓

Galaxy S26 series gets seventh One UI 9.0 beta update

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series receives its seventh One UI 9.0 beta update, with AI features from the Galaxy Z Fold 8 making an appearance.

10 sources 12 articles v 9 44d ago
#211 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades ✓

Beloved Avant-Garde Artist Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97

The world mourns the loss of avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, whose Infinity Rooms have left an indelible mark on contemporary art.

9 sources 9 articles v 7 45d ago
#257 ◼ Archived Entertainment 🔮 fades ✓

‘Jurassic Park’ Prop Sold for Eye-Popping Amount

A 1993 movie’s iconic amber‑preserved mosquito fetched over $400,000 at auction, sparking a surge in Hollywood memorabilia interest.

7 sources 7 articles v 5 44d ago
#268 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades ✓

‘We Have To Be Careful’

Rockstar shields GTA 6 from dated politics, skipping Trump and COVID to keep the game timeless.

6 sources 7 articles v 4 45d ago
#311 ◼ Archived Technology 🔮 fades ✓

How to Play Star Wars Zero Company

Star Wars Zero Company is now available on multiple platforms, sparking a wave of guides and walkthroughs.

5 sources 6 articles v 3 45d ago
#321 ◼ Archived Sports

Labriola on the end of the preseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason ends with a surprise: the coach is anxious about the roster cuts.

4 sources 6 articles v 3 45d ago
#323 ◼ Archived Sports 🔮 fades ✓

Wetjen is Steelers Player of the Week

Kaden Wetjen's standout performance has sparked debate about his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers

4 sources 6 articles v 3 44d ago
#394 ◼ Archived Business

S&P 500 investors are quietly making a huge shift

Investors are abandoning cap‑weight S&P 500 funds for equal‑weight ETFs, a quiet shift that could upend typical portfolio expectations.

4 sources 4 articles v 2 45d ago
#397 ◼ Archived Health

Sleep score court is in session

Sleep scores are turning health trackers into anxiety triggers, sparking a ‘court’ of debate over data overload

4 sources 4 articles v 2 45d ago
#403 ◼ Archived Entertainment

The Naked Trump

A meme casting Donald Trump as the antithesis of Dolly Parton sparks a cultural showdown across opinion outlets.

4 sources 4 articles v 2 45d ago

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