The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of doping The world’s top-ranked player tested positive for low levels of a banned steroid after his physiotherapist used a topical spray to treat a small cut before giving Sinner a massage, arbitrators found. Read more on NPR

It’s pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever Starbucks is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice latte, and it’s only August! (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Aug. 26, 2024.) Read more on NPR

A Massachusetts town closes its parks to stop a mosquito-borne disease from spreading The town is closing its parks from dusk to dawn as it tries to contain the disease. It has also been detected in nearby counties in Massachusetts. Read more on NPR

Ukraine says it captured hundreds of Russians during its attack on Russia’s Kursk NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Gulliver Cragg, of the French television network France 24, about his trip to a facility in Ukraine, where Russian POWs from the Kursk incursion are being held. Read more on NPR

The final grand slam event for tennis, the U.S. Open, begins Monday NPR’s A Martinez talks with Jon Wertheim of “Sports Illustrated” about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Read more on NPR

The number of civilians in Colombia living in conflict zones has increased, NRC says Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, talks to NPR’s Leila Fadel about his visit to Colombia, where he reports a 70% increase in civilians living in conflict zones. Read more on NPR

Why states are dropping the 4-year college requirement for some government jobs A college degree has long been considered a key component of a middle-class life in America. But things might be changing as more employers decide to drop the four-year college requirement. Read more on NPR

CEO of messaging service Telegram detained in France, French media report The reports say Pavel Durov, the co-founder and chief executive of the messaging service Telegram, was arrested and detained in France on Saturday. Read more on NPR

The first commercial spacewalk will be conducted later this week Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule will attempt the historic private spacewalk. It’s a high-risk operation with lots that could go wrong, but with a potentially great view. Read more on NPR

Morning news brief Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in “preemptive strike.” VP Harris’ ties with Donald Trump in some swing states in latest poll. EX-LA mayor Eric Garcetti is accused of lying under oath. Read more on NPR