This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM

This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM

This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM

This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM

This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM

This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 15: Cole Carrigg #16 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his two-run home run with Adael Amador #1 in the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on September 15, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: William Contreras #24 and Trevor Megill #29 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at PNC Park on September 15, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)