Good evening. In tonight’s edition:

• 🎾 Grand Slam greatness
• 🧩 New puzzles
• 🍦 GOAT ice cream toppings

…and much more.

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Each of the following events happened on September 24. Your challenge is to put them in the order in which they occurred by year, earliest to latest. Answers at the bottom!

• A) Alt-rock group Nirvana releases breakthrough album Nevermind, featuring the famous cover featuring a four-month-old baby swimming toward a dollar bill. It’s the first Nirvana release to feature drummer Dave Grohl, and would help make grunge an international music phenomenon.
• B) The Judiciary Act establishing the US Supreme Court is approved by Congress and signed into law. The high court is initially made up of six justices, who are to serve on the court until retirement or death.
• C) Don Budge wins the US Open, becoming the first player to complete the Grand Slam and win all four major tennis tournaments in a single year. His streak would end at six straight Grand Slam wins, which is still the all-time men’s record.
• D) Devils Tower, a massive rock formation in Wyoming, is proclaimed as America’s first national monument.

Hint: 3 of the tennis grand slam tournaments are outside the US

Pause. Breathe in deeply. Now close your eyes and hum at whatever pitch feels right.

That steadiness you feel? Humming creates vibrations that stimulate your vagus nerve, helping invite your nervous system to relax. It’s the same basic premise behind WAVwatch, a wearable wellness device that uses 166 set frequencies to support your mind and body—without requiring the cute wellness break.

No app required. No subscription. It looks and feels like a watch, but it does so much more. And it’s designed for real life, so you can wear it as you drive, cook, work, whatever—essentially when you need support most.

Today’s Conjoiner is crashing cymbals and pounding toms. Follow the clues below and rock your way through the sequence.

The first clue of today’s sequence is: “Band member armed with a pair of sticks”

Mini

Today’s mini is making a shortcut through the water. Navigate the clues and cruise to victory.

• Play today’s mini crossword.

Sudoku

The boxes are empty, the answer's not. Find the right home for every spot.

• Play today's puzzle.

A good tailgate needs food, drinks, and something competitive enough to turn a parking lot full of friends into bitter rivals.

The top tailgate games are facing off on GOATWars to determine which contest of skill is best enjoyed next to a grill and some coolers.

Showdowns include:

• Cornhole 🆚 Beer pong 
• KanJam 🆚 Spikeball 
• Ladder toss 🆚 Washers

🍦 THE GREATEST ICE CREAM TOPPINGS OF ALL TIME

1. Hot fudge (by a wide margin)
2. Whipped cream
3. Brownie pieces
4. Caramel sauce
5. Strawberries

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Note: Results are as of the published time; these lists are dynamic and may change.

B, D, C, A

• B) 1789 – The US Supreme Court is established by the Judiciary Act.
• D) 1906 – Devils Tower becomes America’s first national monument.
• C) 1938 – Don Budge is the first person to complete a tennis Grand Slam in a single year.
• A) 1991 – Nirvana releases its breakthrough album Nevermind.

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