The Thursday, September 10, 2026 Edition
Iran-U.S. Attacks Escalate, 25 Years Since 9/11, and Bayeux Tapestry Turns 900
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900 years
That's how long it has been since the Bayeux Tapestry -- the 230-foot embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest -- was last in England. Its return for a sold-out London exhibit has already moved more than 100,000 tickets.
Source: DW
Tomorrow: The U.S. marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with somber commemoration ceremonies and national security retrospectives.
Sunday: The NFL plays its first full Sunday slate of the 2026 season, following the Seahawks-Patriots opener.
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