August News & Updates

August 2025 calendar: Back-to-school, Pumpkin Spice Latte, college football, more

Here's a roundup of what's in store for the month of August....

Aug 01, 2025 • USA TODAY on MSN

Taylor Swift’s ‘August’ Is A Hit Once Again–And It’s Return Is A Little Late

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, wi...

Aug 21, 2024 • Forbes

15 Best Places to Visit in August 2026

Late summer is generally marked by hot days and the desire to squeeze in one more vacation. That's w...

Mar 31, 2026 • U.S. News & World Report

Did You Know August 28 Is An Important Date In Black History? Here's Why

August 28 marks a significant date in Black history. Several pivotal events have occurred across gen...

Aug 27, 2024 • Essence

Important Days in August 2025: National and International Dates List

Important Days and Dates in August 2025: August is the eighth month of the year and it brings with i...

Aug 08, 2024 • jagranjosh.com

Black August 2025: How Communities Across The Country Are Commemorating Radical Black Activism And Liberation

Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our p...

Aug 04, 2025 • Essence

August blues are real: How to cope with summer depression

There can be something unsettling about August. Hot and sticky, it’s summer on full blast, roastin...

Aug 16, 2019 • Today

August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass

Editor's note: Well, the August full moon certainly didn't disappoint and we've got the photos to pr...

Jul 30, 2025 • Space.com

August 28 in Black History: Why This Date Is So Important

There’s just something different about August 28. From the August 28 of 1833, when the Slavery Abo...

Aug 26, 2021 • Teen Vogue

8 night sky events to see in August, from a ‘sturgeon moon’ to a stunning 6-planet lineup

August is one of the best months of the year for stargazing in the Northern Hemisphere, thanks to wa...

Aug 03, 2025 • National Geographic news

August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'

A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the...

Jun 04, 2026 • Space.com

When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon

Aliza Chasan is a Digital Content Producer for "60 Minutes" and CBSNews.com. She has previously writ...

Aug 17, 2024 • CBS News

US August Holidays 2025: Check National and State Observance List (Updated)

Note: This list includes widely recognized observances and specific state holidays as per credible w...

Jul 29, 2025 • jagranjosh.com

50 Songs for August

August: the last full month of summer. After that it's back to school and the return of things like ...

Aug 04, 2025 • Ultimate Classic Rock

August 2024: Astronomy Events Not to Miss in the Night Sky

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Aug 04, 2024 • Newsweek

The Best Places to Visit in August 2025

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though August is still summer ...

Jun 05, 2025 • Yahoo

August Smart Lock (3rd gen) review

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating ...

Jul 08, 2018 • Digital Trends

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock review: Still our favorite

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on ...

Oct 23, 2021 • CNET

Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+ & Other Streaming Services in August 2025

We’re just a few days away from the start of August, and the beginning of another new month means ...

Jul 29, 2025 • Comicbook.com

Taylor Swift’s Song ‘August’ Is Making A Very Timely Comeback

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, wi...

Aug 03, 2023 • Forbes

Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump

Inflation inched higher last month as Americans closed out the summer paying more for both groceries...

Sep 11, 2025 • NPR

Special days in August 2025: Full list of celebrations and observances

August is a month that is dedicated to meaningful observances. Special days in August touch on healt...

Aug 01, 2025 • India TV

40 August Instagram Captions And Quotes, Because It's Still Summer

August has officially arrived, and there's still enough time to make more memories in the sunshine b...

Feb 19, 2024 • Elite Daily

Black August is a commemoration, not a celebration, of the resistance of Black people globally

Black August is a month-long commemoration following the deaths of George Jackson and Jonathan Jacks...

Aug 31, 2023 • Business Insider

August 08 dies at 31

Ray Jacobs — the singer, songwriter, and producer better known as August 08 — has passed away. A...

Aug 28, 2023 • The Fader

August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'

Editor's note: Well, the August full moon certainly didn't disappoint and we've got the photos to pr...

Aug 06, 2025 • Space.com

August Jobs Report Forecasts See a Rebound in Hiring

Forecasts call for the August jobs report to show a bounceback in hiring after a soft reading in Jul...

Sep 03, 2024 • Morningstar

August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record

Home sales were 4.2% lower in August than in the same month in 2023. There were 1.35 million units f...

Sep 19, 2024 • CNBC

Who will — and won’t — have a three-payday August

(NEXSTAR) — On paper, August is another long month, giving you extra time to enjoy the summer sun ...

Jul 27, 2025 • The Hill

New home sales soar 20% in August to a three-year high

Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July, acco...

Sep 24, 2025 • CNBC