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Result: Yankees 16, Red Sox 1
Sunday's American League East series finale in the Bronx.
The Breakfast Table Times — 2026-08-31 · Edition No. 8
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NASA's New Space Telescope Blasts Off
NASA launched a new space telescope. It is named Roman. A big rocket lifted it into space. The rocket blasted off from Florida. Roman separated from the rocket soon after. Now it will fly far from…
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Government
Congress Faces Money Deadline
Lawmakers are back in Washington now. Their summer break just ended. They must fund the government soon. The deadline is the end of September. If they miss it, offices could close. This is called a government…
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Science & Tech
Space Station Launch Delayed
NASA delayed a launch to the space station. The trip is called Crew-13. Engineers found a leak in the spacecraft. The spacecraft is made by SpaceX. It is called Dragon. Teams want to fix the problem…
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Sports
Yankees Rout Red Sox
The Yankees played the Red Sox on Sunday. The game happened in the Bronx. New York's hitters scored many runs early. The final score was sixteen to one. It was the last game of their weekend…
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Giants Win Final Preseason Game
The Giants played their final practice game. They played against the crosstown Jets. The Giants won by a good margin. The final score was twenty-three to six. Now coaches must pick the real team. Some players…
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Southern Maine
Maine Gears Up to Vote
Maine will vote for a new governor. This vote happens in November. People will also pick a U.S. senator. Many candidates are campaigning now. They travel around the state. Voters will decide who wins. Election day…
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NASA Launches Roman Space Telescope Into Orbit
NASA launched a huge new telescope on Sunday morning. It is called the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carried it into space. The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Liftoff…
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Government
Congress Returns to Face Government Funding Deadline
Members of Congress are back in Washington after their summer break. They face an important deadline at the end of September. By then, lawmakers must pass bills to keep funding the government. If they fail, many…
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Money & Work
How a Shutdown Could Hit Paychecks
A government shutdown can affect workers in many jobs. Federal employees may not get paid on time during a shutdown. Some workers are told to stay home without pay. Others must keep working but wait for…
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Science & Tech
What Will the New Telescope Study?
Roman is now in space, but its real work is just beginning. Scientists want Roman to help explain dark energy. Dark energy is a strange force pushing galaxies apart. No one knows exactly what dark energy…
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NASA Delays Crew-13 Launch After Spacecraft Leak
NASA and SpaceX have delayed a launch to the space station. The mission is called Crew-13. It was set to carry new astronauts to the orbiting lab. Engineers found a leak in the Dragon spacecraft. Officials…
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Sports
Yankees Blow Out Red Sox in Bronx Finale
The Yankees wrapped up their series against the Red Sox on Sunday. New York won the finale by a score of 16 to 1. The blowout win capped a mixed weekend between the two rivals. Fans…
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Giants Close Out Preseason With Win Over Jets
The New York Giants closed their preseason with a win over the Jets. The final score was 23 to 6. The Jets forced two early turnovers, but Giants still pulled ahead. Preseason games help coaches decide…
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Southern Maine
Maine's 2026 Election Season Underway
Maine voters will head to the polls this November. They will choose a new governor for the state. Voters will also elect one U.S. senator from Maine. Several seats in the Maine House of Representatives are…
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches on Mission to Probe the Universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope rocketed into orbit early Sunday morning, beginning a mission scientists hope will reshape our understanding of the universe. The $4.3 billion observatory lifted off at 7:26 a.m. Eastern time from…
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Government
Lawmakers Return to Washington as Shutdown Deadline Looms
Members of Congress returned to Washington this week after their August recess. They face a tight deadline to keep the federal government funded. The current fiscal year ends on September 30. Lawmakers must pass spending bills…
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Money & Work
What a Government Shutdown Could Mean for Workers and Communities
Beyond politics in Washington, a government shutdown carries real financial consequences for workers across the country. Federal employees are often the most directly affected, since many depend on regular paychecks tied to approved government funding. When…
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Science & Tech
Roman Telescope's Next Steps: Dark Energy and Distant Planets
Now that Roman has safely reached orbit, astronomers worldwide are turning their attention to the science it will produce over the next five to ten years. Roman's defining feature is its extremely wide field of view.…
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NASA, SpaceX Postpone Crew-13 Launch to Investigate Dragon Leak
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of Crew-13, the next mission scheduled to send astronauts to the International Space Station. Officials said engineers discovered a leak in the Dragon spacecraft that was set to carry…
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Sports
Yankees Cap Weekend Series With Lopsided Win Over Red Sox
The New York Yankees closed out their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday with a decisive 16-1 victory in the Bronx. The two teams are longtime rivals in the American League East, and…
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Giants Beat Jets to Close Out NFL Preseason Schedule
The New York Giants closed out their preseason schedule with a solid 23-6 victory over their crosstown rivals, the Jets, on Friday night. The Jets defense forced two early turnovers, giving their offense promising field position…
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Southern Maine
Maine's 2026 Elections Draw Candidates Ahead of November Vote
Maine's 2026 election season is heating up as candidates campaign ahead of a busy November ballot. Voters will choose a new governor, fill Maine's U.S. Senate seat, and elect state House members. Campaigns have been building…
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