Neiman Marcus
The luxury retailer is now selling a hot dog sofa that costs $7,100. It’s shaped like a big bun, with hot dog, pickle and tomato pillows.
Hispanic Heritage Month
It began yesterday as seven Latin American nations celebrate independence this week. It’s a great time to learn more about the United States’ 60 million Hispanic residents and to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic-Americans.
The Indianapolis Colts
The team secured its first win of the season yesterday by defeating the Tennessee Titans 19-17. The Colts’ next game is noon on Sunday when they’ll take on the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil.
It: Chapter Two
The film brought in $40.7 million in the U.S. and Canada this weekend to keep the top spot at the box office. Meanwhile, the Constance Wu and J-Lo flick “Hustlers,” raked in $33.2 million, exceeding even the highest expectations.
Mike Fiers
The Oakland Athletics pitcher’s unconventional G-shaped beard made headlines over the weekend.
Taco Bookmark
A librarian tweeted a photo of a taco left between the pages of a book that was dropped off at an Indiana library’s book drop off a few years ago.
New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an emergency executive action to ban the sale of all flavored electronic cigarettes, except tobacco and menthol, in New York yesterday. Six people have died in relation to vaping according to the CDC.
Storm Area 51
Hundreds of thousands of people said they’ll attend this Friday’s event. It started as a tongue-in-cheek plan to blitz Nevada’s Ground Zero of UFO conspiracy but quickly got out of hand, with the US military pushing back.
Oktoberfest
The annual celebration of culture, sausage and beer beings Saturday in Germany.
The North Pole
For $105,000 a night you can stay in an Igloo hotel there. The temporary hotel site will open beginning in April 2020 offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for adventurous explorers.
