Seems our solar system has made contact with the galactic current sheet. Beginning of September could of been quite interesting, but the helioshpere is stronger than expected.
[link to www.newsweek.com (secure)]

Sounds like the earths core is rotating slower than expected.
[link to www.nationalgeographic.com (secure)]

And yes; many other sources. IMHO the gig is any day to less than a year.