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In 1985, Aimee Mann became one of the most recognizable voices and faces of new wave when her band ’Til Tuesday broke through with “Voices Carry.” The song reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, while its memorable music video helped make Mann an early female MTV star.

But two years later, Mann made another memorable appearance on an ’80s favorite, this time with one of rock’s biggest bands.

Mann, who turns 66 on Sept. 8, sang on Rush’s 1987 single “Time Stand Still” and appeared alongside the Canadian rock legends in its music video.

It was just one stop in a career that eventually took Mann far beyond the new wave success of ’Til Tuesday and earned her recognition as one of the finest songwriters of her generation.

After three albums, ’Til Tuesday broke up in 1990 as Mann pursued a solo career. She later admitted that her musical interests had changed and she had become more interested in acoustic guitar music than the new wave sound of her former band.

Mann released her solo debut Whatever in 1993, followed by I’m With Stupid in 1995. Critical acclaim didn’t immediately translate into major commercial success, but her career received a significant boost when her music became integral to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1999 film Magnolia starring Tom Cruise.

Anderson said he “sat down to write an adaptation of Aimee Mann songs,” and the movie even features a sequence in which its cast sings Mann’s “Wise Up.”

“Save Me,” which Mann wrote for the film, earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song as well as a Grammy nomination. Mann later described Magnolia as a “blood transfusion” for her career.

The success also helped Mann take greater control of her music. After Geffen declined to release her album Bachelor No. 2, believing it lacked a hit single, Mann left the label, bought back the album’s masters and released the record herself. It eventually sold 270,000 copies, helping establish her as an artist capable of building a career outside the traditional major-label system.

In 2006, Mann received some particularly impressive recognition for the songwriting that had become the foundation of that career.

NPR’s Robin Hilton ranked Mann at No. 8 on his list of the 10 best living songwriters, alongside Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen. Mann was also one of only two women to make Hilton’s top 10.

Hilton called Mann a “vastly underrated songwriter” with a gift for getting to the heart of a subject without simply spelling it out. He singled out “Wise Up,” writing that it was “about as good as songwriting ever gets.”

Mann has continued making music in the decades since, winning the Grammy for Best Folk Album for 2017’s Mental Illness and releasing her 10th solo album Queens of the Summer Hotel in 2021.

And in 2026, her Rush connection came full circle.

Nearly four decades after singing on “Time Stand Still,” Mann joined Rush on the opening night of the band’s Fifty Something Tour in June to perform the song again. Mann revealed that she had almost turned down the invitation, but knew she would regret missing the opportunity and ultimately enjoyed the experience.

From an ’80s new wave breakthrough to Magnolia, independent success, a Grammy and a reunion with Rush nearly 40 years later, Mann has built precisely the kind of career that explains why she was once ranked among the greatest living songwriters.

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Dr. Kim Arrington, PsyD, a psychologist with Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, loves board games personally, as well as professionally in her work with families.

“So much is happening psychologically while everyone thinks they are simply playing,” Dr. Arrington tells Parade. “Board games exercise cognitive and executive functioning skills. Children have to sustain attention, remember rules, plan ahead, make decisions and wait for their turn.”

Depending on the game, she says kids might be able to practice math, language, spatial reasoning or problem-solving. But she believes some of the richest psychological benefits of board games come from social and emotional development.

“A board game creates a small, structured social world,” she explains. “There are rules and boundaries. I have a turn, and then I have to make room for someone else’s turn. I experience anticipation, excitement, disappointment and sometimes embarrassment.”

Sometimes, someone else will win the game, even though the child really wanted to, and they may have to congratulate them and move on. Dr. Arrington loves that these activities let kids practice these life skills in a low-stakes family environment. Plus, board games are one of the best screen-free family activities to foster connection. She points out that players look at one another and start to notice non-verbal cues, like facial expressions that indicate frustration. And then there’s the highly underrated humor factor built into games.

“Families need opportunities to be silly together,” Dr. Arrington says. “Often the moments we remember aren’t who won the game. They’re the ridiculous move, the spectacularly bad luck or the running joke that had everyone at the table laughing.”

One of the best board games for families has all of the above—and more. Three psychologists agree that this classic board game supports child development and strengthens family connection. Plus, they share a “game selector” if you want to switch things up.

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The Unanimous Winner: Why Psychologists Love Chutes and Ladders

Three psychologists agree that Chutes and Ladders is one of the best board games for families.

Families can use Chutes and Ladders for child development because it includes turn-taking, uncertainty that builds resilience, opportunities to lose gracefully and support for understanding numbers. 

The Psychology of the ‘Slide’: Teaching Kids To Lose Gracefully

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One reason why psychologists love Chutes and Ladders for child development is that it’s one of the board games that teaches resilience. It’s also a tool if you’re trying to figure out how to teach a child to lose gracefully. The “slide” is a critical component of these valuable life lessons.

Now, to be clear, the classic game isn’t a miracle worker.

“I wouldn’t say that Chutes and Ladders magically teaches good sportsmanship, but it creates lots of opportunities to practice it,” Dr. Holly Schiff, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist who treats children, tells Parade.

Dr. Amy Todey, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in working with families, encourages people to imagine being a five-year-old who is three spaces away from winning, but they land on a chute that sends them all the way back down the board. Adults would probably laugh it off—it’s “just” a board game, after all. But Dr. Todey says that a five-year-old might consider it a catastrophe and yell, “It’s not fair!”

“This is where the psychologically important part begins,” she explains. “A parent’s job isn’t necessarily to talk the child out of feeling disappointed. We can say: ‘Oh, you were so close. You really wanted to win. That was disappointing.’ We name and validate the emotion without making the emotion the boss of the behavior. Then we help the child figure out what comes next.”

For instance, she says that you can respond with, “You’re frustrated. What can you do with that feeling? I know it’s hard. I’m right here;” “Are you ready for your next turn?” Parents can also set boundaries for disruptive or inappropriate behavior, such as, “You cannot scream and hit people.”

“When parents validate emotions and set boundaries on behavior, children begin learning an enormously important distinction,” Dr. Todey states. “They are allowed to feel disappointed, and they are still responsible for what they do when they are disappointed. That is emotional regulation.”

She shares that children can lose gracefully and care about losing at the same time. They don’t have to immediately smile and pretend they’re not disappointed or frustrated to be “resilient.”

“It means learning that they can tolerate frustration and disappointment and they can recover and try again,” she notes. “Those are not just board game skills. Those are life skills.”

Chutes and Ladders also teaches kids about embarrassment and disappointment

In fact, Dr. Arrington points out that Chutes and Ladders goes beyond teaching children how to lose gracefully. It offers a master class and a structured way for kids to experience frustration and even introduces embarrassment. Think about it: In Chutes and Ladders, you can misunderstand a rule, make a terrible move and everyone can see you were about to win—and then you wound up losing.

“Those experiences can feel enormous to children,” she says. “A game puts them inside a structure. There are rules. There are other people with you. There is another turn coming.”

She stresses that adults also get a chance to role model managing emotions.

“When I make an awful move, I can laugh at myself,” she explains. “When I lose, I can be genuinely disappointed without becoming hostile. When a child beats me, I can enjoy their delight.”

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Find Your Family’s Perfect Match: The Game Selector

Chutes and Ladders is one of the best board games for families, but it isn’t the only one. Dr. Schiff says these child psychologist-recommended games for families will help you build connection and teach life lessons.

Game Title

Developmental Benefit

Candy Land

Turn-taking, color recognition, following simple rules and beginning to tolerate waiting and disappointment.

My First Orchard

Cooperation, following rules, taking turns and learning that everyone can work toward the same goal.

Race to the Treasure

Cooperation, following rules, taking turns and learning that everyone can work toward the same goal.

Guess Who?

Asking questions, logical reasoning, attention to detail and learning to use information strategically.

Clue

Deductive reasoning, memory, paying attention to other players and making inferences from information.

Monopoly

Planning, decision-making, money concepts, delayed gratification, and coping with competition and setbacks.

Scrabble

Vocabulary, language skills, strategic thinking, mental flexibility and planning.

The Rise of ‘Cooperative’ Board Games

Cooperative board games, like Dinosaur Escape, My First Orchard and Race to the Treasure, are also rising in popularity. These games put everyone on the same team working toward a goal. Are cooperative board games good for kids, though?

“In a cooperative board game, the structure shifts from ‘me versus you’ to ‘us versus the problem,'” Dr. Todey explains. “People succeed and fail together, which creates a very different kind of social experience. They provide opportunities to practice shared intentionality, which describes the ability to hold a goal with another person and coordinate your behavior around achieving it.”

Plus, she says working together toward a common goal gives families a chance to communicate, problem-solve, negotiate and celebrate together.  

“Cooperative games can also be wonderful for children who are easily overwhelmed by competition,” Dr. Arrington adds. “They can experience the rhythms and pleasures of game-playing—turn-taking, strategy, anticipation, humor and problem-solving—without initially having to manage the emotional intensity of losing to another person.”

Still, Dr. Schiff cautions against only using cooperative board games.

“Cooperative games shouldn’t be the only kind of game kids play,” she states. “Competition is also a normal part of life. Learning how to win without gloating, lose without melting down, and continue enjoying an activity even when you don’t win are valuable skills, too.”

She says parents can also accidentally turn the game into an opportunity to take over.

“If adults are making all the decisions, the child isn’t really getting the benefit of cooperation,” she points out. “Kids need room to make imperfect choices and experience the consequences.”

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4 Ground Rules for a Meltdown-Free Family Game Night

Game nights can help children learn to lose gracefully, but it’s not an easy lesson to learn. That’s OK.

“I don’t think family game night needs to be frustration-free,” Dr. Arrington explains. “If we’re using games to help children develop frustration tolerance, we have to allow some frustration to occur. The goal isn’t to eliminate difficult feelings. It’s to make the game a safe enough place to experience them.”

Here’s how to do just that and hopefully reduce meltdowns (at least over time).

1. Let feelings be OK, but establish boundaries around behavior

Dr. Arrington says feelings aren’t the issue. It’s what we do with them that matters.

“A child can be disappointed about losing,” she explains. “They can say, ‘Ugh! I can’t believe that happened!’ They don’t have to smile and pretend not to care. What they can’t do is throw pieces, insult another player or ruin the game because they’re losing.”

2. Give children a social script for winning—and for losing

Before the game, Dr. Todey recommends asking the child, “What could you say if you win?” Then, you might suggest: “Good game, that was fun” or “You almost got me.”

Do the same for losing by asking, “What would you say if you lose?” You could recommend, “Good game, I wish I had won, but that was fun, want to play again?”

“We often tell children to ‘be a good sport’ without ever explaining what good sportsmanship actually looks like,” she explains. “Sportsmanship requires perspective-taking. When I win, I have to recognize that someone else may feel disappointed. When I lose, I have to recognize that the winner is allowed to feel proud and excited. Young children often need those behaviors explicitly taught and rehearsed.”

3. Have a plan for cheating—and be curious about what it means

Dr. Arrington says most children will be tempted to cheat at some point. Parents may be quick to turn it into a character judgment (“You’re a cheater!”). However, she recommends curiosity.

“Sometimes losing brings up embarrassment or inadequacy,” Dr. Arrington says. “For some children, being the winner can become temporarily confused with being the person who is admired, valued or important.”

A board game gives us a small, safe place to challenge that idea.

“We can hold the boundary: ‘No, you can’t move your piece two extra spaces. That’s not how we’re playing,'” she says. “But underneath that boundary is an even more important message: You don’t have to win to be loved.”

4. Catch children regulating their emotions well—and let them see you do it too

Celebrate the wins, which don’t always happen on the board.

“Parents sometimes pay enormous attention to the meltdown and almost no attention to the 20 moments of regulation that happened before it,” Dr. Todey notes. “But children learn through reinforcement and modeling. If you want sportsmanship to grow, notice it when it happens.”

She suggests being specific in your praise. Instead of “good job,” you might say, “I saw how disappointed you were when you went down that chute, and you stayed in the game.”

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Sources:

• Dr. Kim Arrington, PsyD, is a psychologist with Hackensack Meridian Medical Group.
• Dr. Holly Schiff, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who treats children.
• Dr. Amy Todey, PhD, is a psychologist who specializes in co-parenting, neurodevelopment and family relationships.

There’s nothing quite like a Saturday in the fall when you head to your favorite college town to enjoy a football game. While the tailgating, fan camaraderie, and actual game are always fun, especially if your team wins, there’s something really special about participating in the storied traditions of your favorite team. 

While there are hundreds of college football traditions around the country, some of the most exciting traditions are ones that any fan can participate in. Think everything from donation drives that serve the local community and gathering at the center of the field after a game to taking part in a stadium-wide sing-a-long. So keep reading to learn more about seven college football traditions from teams around the country that any fan can participate in. 

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University of Tennessee Vol Navy The Vol Navy shows up for every University of Tennessee home game.

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If you think your college football tailgate is top-notch, you’ve likely never seen the University of Tennessee Vol Navy. This floating tailgate lines the Tennessee River for Volunteer home games. Everything from small vessels to yachts and houseboats is part of the flotilla. The tradition began with George Mooney, the play-by-play announcer for the team in the ‘50s and ‘60s, sharing his idea of getting to the games by sea, and fans started doing the same. Even better, most of the docks near the stadium are free to use; just be sure to arrive early to get a good spot. 

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Clemson University’s Gathering at the Paw 

Fans heading to Memorial Stadium can enjoy a tradition dating back to 1942, dubbed Gathering at the Paw. This fan-friendly tradition allows any fan in attendance to join the Clemson football team at the midfield Tiger Paw logo for photos and a quick chat. And don’t mistake this for rushing the field after a big win. Gathering at the Paw is meant to be orderly, and entry onto the field is at designated areas around the stadium. 

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One of the easiest traditions to take part in is at Penn State. Here, the college’s annual White Out game is a must-do for sports fans. The tradition started in 2004, when the student section donned white, and since 2007, the white out has blanketed the entire stadium. The raucous atmosphere inside Beaver Stadium is unmatched on most game days, but on the annual White Out game it’s even more insane. This year, the annual White Out will take place on October 10, 2026, against the USC Trojans, and will be shown on NBC’s Big Ten Saturday Night coverage. 

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University of Iowa Hawkeye Wave

The Hawkeye Wave may be one of the most heartwarming traditions in all of college sports. At the end of the first quarter of every home game, everyone in the stadium turns to wave to the patients at the adjacent UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The tradition started in 2017 after a Facebook post on a Hawkeye football fan page suggested that fans turn to wave at the families who have to stay at the hospital. And as they say, the rest is history. 

Brigham Young University Cougs Care BYU’s tailgate is all about serving others at away games.

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Since 2019, BYU has implemented a tradition that’s all about giving back. Dubbed Cougs Care, the community service initiative is all about giving back to the places that the team visits during the football season. During every away game, the community service tailgate collects food, books, shoes, and sporting equipment, then donates the goods to a local nonprofit partner. In 2025, Cougs Care collected more than 70,000 pounds of food, with 26,500 participants at away games. This year, in addition to the away games, Cougs Care will have a home event on Friday, September 11, where canned foods will be collected and donated to a local food bank. 

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University of Georgia’s Ringing the Chapel Bell Fans line up for the chance to ring the bell after a big win.

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One of college football’s longest-running traditions is ringing the Chapel Bell at the University of Georgia. It’s been reported that the first celebratory bell ringing was in 1894 after a football game against Auburn. Of course, the Bulldogs won that game. Over the years, the bell has been used for a variety of things, from indicating class timing to serving as a World War II raid signal. But since the 1980s, it’s been a symbol of football victories. After the final whistle blows, fans rush to the Historic North Campus for a chance to ring the bell and celebrate the football team’s win, often lasting late into the night. 

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University of Oregon “Shout”

At every home game, the University of Oregon Ducks play the song “Shout” by The Isley Brothers between the third and fourth quarters. It is a newer tradition, starting during the 2010 season, but there’s a really good reason behind the song choice. The 1978 movie National Lampoon’s Animal House was filmed at the University of Oregon, and the song was used during the movie’s toga party scene. Now the song is used to get fans and players hyped for the final quarter of the game and, hopefully, a win over their opponent. 

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When you’re traveling with only a carry-on, every pair of shoes needs to earn its place. Shoes can take up a large amount of suitcase space, so curating just a few comfortable and versatile styles that can work with multiple outfits will make packing much easier.

As someone who covers shopping and travel for outlets like Editorialist, Coveteur, Martha Stewart Weddings and Harper’s Bazaar, I’ve learned that the best travel shoes put comfort first but don’t sacrifice style. From a supportive sneaker for long sightseeing days to a pair of comfortable and stylish ankle booties that can take you from day to dinner, these three shoes are versatile enough to get you through nearly every part of your trip.

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Naturalizer Tucker Boots

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Fall is here, and a gorgeous pair of ankle booties is one of the most versatile shoes you can pack. These feature Contour+ Comfort technology for all-day comfort, plus an easy side-zip closure and a lower not-too-thick block heel that helps give you some extra height without feeling too high or chunky. Pair them with jeans for sightseeing during the day or dress them up with a skirt or dress for a night out.

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Sneakers should be comfortable and versatile enough to work with multiple outfits and settings. These Mary Jane-style sneakers have no laces, making them easy to slip on and off, and the Velcro strap provides added support. Breathable mesh and a cushioned insole will also help keep your feet feel comfortable all day.

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Crocs are known for comfort, and these sandals are a stylish alternative to a typical slide or flip-flop. The strap helps keep your feet secure while walking, while the flexible upper and cushioned footbed make them super comfortable for long walks. They’re also waterproof, making them great for beach or pool days.

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Not everyone has a green thumb — and that’s perfectly fine. If real sunflowers haven’t thrived in your garden, there’s an easy way to still enjoy that same bright, cheerful look without the upkeep. These solar-powered sunflower lights from Amazon feature realistic petals and leaves, making them an effortless way to add festive color and charm to your yard for autumn.

The Letmy Sunflower Solar Light set is currently on sale just in time for a fall backyard glow-up. These lights are a budget-friendly way to spruce up your outdoor space with both decoration and lighting. You can choose a 4-pack for $28, a 6-pack for $50, or a 2-pack for $19, depending on how much coverage you need.

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Each stake features six sunflower heads with built-in LED lights that create a bright, eye-catching display. The flexible stems make it easy to shape and position them wherever they fit best — whether you’re lining a garden path or adding visual interest to a flower bed.

At dusk, the lights automatically turn on and give off a warm, inviting glow across your yard. Powered by a rechargeable 800 mAh battery, they can run for about 10 to 18 hours after a full charge of six to eight hours, helping keep your outdoor space lit through the evening.

They’re also built to handle the elements with IP65 waterproofing and rust-resistant metal stakes. A high-efficiency solar panel helps them charge faster than standard models. The set also comes with a built-in light sensor that automatically turns them on at night and off at dawn.

Based on Amazon reviews, these lights left an impression on shoppers. Many said they were “so cute” and noted that they created a beautiful display along their walkways. Others described them as “bright and beautiful,” adding that they were an easy way to bring color and interest to an otherwise plain yard.

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The Letmy Sunflower Solar Lights also make a thoughtful gift for birthdays or housewarming parties. If you’re considering a set, it’s worth grabbing now while they’re still in stock and on sale.

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Ancient Greek philosophers are so well-known; we’ve covered them a lot for our quote of the day series. But few are as well known as Aristotle, who was an ancient Greek philosopher, scientist and “one of the greatest intellectual figures of Classical antiquity and Western history,” according to Britannica. His legacy is felt in the writing that survived the tests of time, as well as in his many works within several different fields, including (but not limited to) physics, biology, logic, criticism, ethics, metaphysics, politics and more, the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP) reported.

Little is known about Aristotle’s own life, but we do know that he was born in northern Greece in 384 BCE and died in 322 BCE, per Britannica. His father was a physician, with his most famous “patient” being Amyntas III, the king of Macedonia and Alexander the Great’s grandfather. Aristotle went to Athens in 367 BCE to join the Academy of Plato, where he studied and worked under the famous philosopher for 20 years. Famously, though, Aristotle’s philosophy differs in that he’s “realistic, utilitarian” and “commonsensical,” and Plato is “idealistic, utopian” and “otherworldly.”

Aristotle was the “first genuine scientist in history,” per Britannica, and early in his philosophical career, he believed that the “best form of philosophy” was contemplating the universe of nature, and it’s our purpose on this Earth to do so. As IEP reported, Aristotle “radically transformed most topics he investigated,” and he’s known as the “father of Western logic,” creating the first “formal system of reasoning.”

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Quote of the Day by Aristotle

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“He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.”

This quote comes from Florilegium by Joannes Stobaeus. He compiled many valuable quotes from Greek authors and philosophers, such as Aristotle; the English title of this work is actually “Anthology.” 

And you can find a similar statement in Aristotle’s own Nicomachean Ethics, his best-known work on ethics and the science of a good life. In Book III, he writes:

“The man, then, who faces and who fears the right things and from the right motive, in the right way and from the right time, and who feels confidence under the corresponding conditions, is brave.”

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Deeper Meaning of Aristotle’s Quote—Overcoming Your Fears

Aristotle explains that facing your fears head-on and overcoming them will “truly” set you free. 

Fearing something can really put a block on your mind; it can stop you from moving forward or being ambitious. But if you conquer your discomfort, then you won’t have the burden of those anxieties anymore. Even if you can’t fully defeat a fear, just facing it can be enough to break through any boundaries you set for yourself initially with your fears. Trying is better than staying away from obstacles entirely. 

Since Aristotle seemed to know no bounds, it makes sense that he’d preach to others that you need to overcome your anxieties to succeed and move forward in life.

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More Quotes from Aristotle

• “One thing alone not even God can do, To make undone whatever hath been done.”
• “Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit.”
• “The greater the length, the more beautiful will the piece be by reason of its size, provided that the whole be perspicuous.”
• “For that which has become habitual, becomes as it were natural.”
• “The man with a host of friends who slaps on the back everybody he meets is regarded as the friend of nobody.”
• “Moral qualities are so constituted as to be destroyed by excess and by deficiency…”
• “Happiness is an activity of the soul in accordance with virtue”

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If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram recently, you may be familiar with the cottagecore aesthetic that has captured the hearts of many. Cozy, dreamy, and whimsical, cottagecore vibes can be found in everything from home decor to clothing and accessories. It’s an aesthetic characterized by nature-inspired pieces, the rural lifestyle, and romantic charm. 

Looking to bring some of that cottagecore energy into your home? Lamps are a great low-lift place to start. Seamlessly blending functionality and style, a nature-inspired lamp can instantly transform your home into a dreamy, magical sanctuary with the coziest ambiance. 

While there are several options that exist, we rounded up three of the cutest lamps from Amazon that perfectly capture the cottagecore aesthetic. Best of all, they start at just $19 and are all under $30! Read on to find a lamp worth adding to your living space. 

Aqdzcnf Flower Table Lamp, From $25 at Amazon

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Mimicking the silhouette of the lily of the valley flower, this lamp features a gorgeous bell-shaped floral lampshade with the ruffled edge flared out. Similar to the way that lilies of the valley delicately hang, the lampshade is tilted down. However, thanks to the 360-degree flexible gooseneck, you can angle the flower lampshade in whatever direction you prefer. Tying everything together and bringing the design to life, the lamp boasts a long wispy leaf where the stem meets the flower and a few delicate ones that look as if growing from the base. 

This lamp is available in eight styles. You can choose from four colors, including white, green, pink, and red, and a lampshade with or without pearls. The base is made of thickened iron, ensuring that the lamp remains sturdy and stable. For a cozy glow, the lamp shade is made of acrylic with a frosted finish, designed to soften the light.

It has three temperature settings to meet all your relaxation needs. With just the push of a button on the cord, you can choose between a white, natural, and warm light to set the mood and create the perfect ambiance. This floral lamp will arrive ready to use, as it comes with a light bulb. Whenever the bulb burns out, you can replace it with any kind that’s compatible with an E26 base.

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Made from beech wood with a wood grain finish, this mushroom lamp has a rustic vibe and natural feel that adds to its cottagecore character. Magical and whimsical, this lamp also has a sprinkle of fairycore. It features a round cap adorned with large polka dots, giving it that classic mushroom look. 

Measuring around 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall, this lamp is small but mighty. It’ll fit and blend in anywhere in your living space, while casting a light bright enough to create a dreamy ambiance in any room. This lamp has four dimming modes that you can adjust with just the push of a button. According to shoppers, the highest setting is bright enough for reading, while the other levels are great for relaxing, unwinding, and sleeping. 

As a bonus, you can easily move this lamp between rooms or even bring it while traveling because it doesn’t require a power cord. It’s powered by a 900 milliampere-hour rechargeable battery, providing up to six to eight hours of light! 

“The warm, ambient glow creates a relaxing atmosphere,” one shopper raved. “Whether for reading, cozy lighting, or on-the-go use, this portable lamp is a fantastic addition anywhere!”

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This vibrant lamp is the epitome of cottagecore. Handmade with natural flowers and leaves, it lends itself to the rural lifestyle. Because these lamps are handmade, they may slightly vary in appearance, making each piece feel unique. The lampshade has a sleek silhouette, allowing the pressed flowers and leaves to stand out on their own. 

With a base made of wood and a lampshade made of linen, it also has a touch of the farmhouse aesthetic. Similar to the lily of the valley lamp above, this one also has three temperature settings (cool, neutral, and warm), comes with an E26 lightbulb, and is powered by a cord.   

You can choose between four styles. It’s available in either a cylindrical or rectangular lampshade with the flower and leaf design, or a cylindrical silhouette with just leaves. The cylindrical lamp with flowers and leaves also comes in a version with a dimmer rather than a three-temperature setting.

A reviewer described this lamp as “stunningly beautiful and gorgeous” and said that it “brightens up the room and makes it feel very cozy.” They also noted that it’s the perfect addition to your home if you’re looking for a “cottagecore fairytale theme.” 

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Adding a cottagecore lamp to your home can effortlessly perk up your space and instantly transform any room into a cozy haven with its nature-inspired charm. If that sounds like something that your home needs ASAP, don’t hesitate to head to Amazon to snag one of these styles for under $30! 

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Beloved romance author Abby Jimenez is making one thing clear ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month—she does not want to be included on recommendation lists.

The Happy Ever After Playlist author took to social media on Monday, September 7, to explain that she is not actually of Hispanic heritage and Jimenez is her married name.

“This is my annual reminder that I am white, I married a Salvadoran, I am very proud of his heritage but please do not include me on Hispanic rec lists,” she shared. “I do not want to take space from the authors who deserve to be there. Also, you can find me saying this exact thing in articles dating back to 2019.”

Jimenez—who is also known for her appearance on season 4 of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars—added, “For those who don’t know, I was already well known as Abby Jimenez for my appearances on Cupcake Wars and TLC, which is why I chose to write under that name.”

She went on to land on the New York Times best-seller’s list for books like The Night We Met, Say You’ll Remember Me, and Just for the Summer.

“Also, it’s my NAME. Like, legally,” she continued. “I do wish now that I would have used a pen name for privacy and safety, but it never occurred to me that I would end up a famous author at the time and that my name would be so recognizable. My advice? Use a pen name lol.”

According to Jimenez, a few Hispanic authors who deserve readers’ attention are Mia Sosa, Alexis Daria and Adriana Herrara.

Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americas, kicks off September 15

To solve tday’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle, you’ll be exploring the Texas metropolitan area, leaders with more than one ring, things associated with a famous footballer and words that have NBA teams inside of them.

Get excited—there’s another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.

So, if you’re looking for some hints and answers for today’s Connections Sports Edition on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, you’ve come to the right place.

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What Is Connections Sports Edition?

Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it’s a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It’s up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.

As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you “group sports terms that share a common thread.”

Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You’ll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Hints for Today’s Connections Sports Edition Categories on September 8, 2026

Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.

• Yellow: Texas metropolitan area.
• Green: They have more than one ring.
• Blue: Famous soccer player known by one name.
• Purple: Find a team name hidden in the clue.

Here Are Today’s Connections Sports Edition Categories

OK, time for a second hint…we’ll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!

• Yellow: DFW TEAMS
• Green: COACHES TO WIN MULTIPLE SUPER BOWLS
• Blue: ASSOCIATED WITH PELÉ
• Purple: ENDS IN AN NBA TEAM

If you’re looking for the answers, no worries—we’ve got them below. So, don’t scroll any further if you don’t want to see the solutions!

The answers to today’s Connections Sports Edition #715 are coming up next.

Related: 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day

What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

• DFW TEAMS: COWBOYS, MAVERICKS, STARS, WINGS
• COACHES TO WIN MULTIPLE SUPER BOWLS: LANDRY, LOMBARDI, NOLL, PARCELLS
• ASSOCIATED WITH PELÉ: 10, BRAZIL, COSMOS, SANTOS
• ENDS IN AN NBA TEAM: BOOKINGS, JAYHAWKS, PLANETS, WHEAT

Don’t worry if you didn’t get them this time—we’ve all been there.

Up next, catch up on the answers to recent Wordle puzzles.

Related: NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for Monday, September 7, 2026

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Summer is ending, but warm temperatures feel like they’re here to stay. If you’re looking forward to long afternoons spent watching outdoor sports or lounging at the park, but looking to stay out of the heat, having a comfortable, sun-shaded place to sit makes all the difference. Nobody wants to deal with hauling bulky chairs or juggling multiple pieces of gear, which is why the Costway Outdoor Folding Double Chair With Umbrella and Table at Target is a must-have.

Right now, this all-in-one setup is just $55, marked down a whopping 77% from its original $230 price tag. It folds down for transport and comes with an umbrella and center table with a built-in cooler compartment, giving you shade and a spot for drinks or snacks without any extra setup. Durable enough for repeat use but convenient enough to toss in the trunk, it’s a summer essential you’ll reach for well into fall.

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Between the built-in shade, seating for two, and added surface space, this seat takes the guesswork out of outdoor comfort. The frame is constructed of sturdy steel piping that keeps the setup stable while still being lightweight enough to transport, and each seat can support up to 270 pounds for a total capacity of around 600 pounds. Made from durable Oxford fabric, this portable seating is designed to resist fading and wear over time, even with regular sun exposure. 

When fully set up, it measures about 63 inches long, 22 inches wide, and up to 70 inches tall with the umbrella extended, giving you plenty of room to sit comfortably. The removable umbrella adds adjustable shade coverage, while the center table features an insulated cooler and built-in storage compartments to keep essentials like drinks, phones, and snacks within easy reach.

The folding frame collapses down to a compact size (roughly 39 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 7.5 inches high), making it easy to store in tight spaces like a closet, garage corner, or your car’s trunk. Weighing around 15 pounds, it should be manageable to carry, especially with the included carrying bag that keeps everything contained. 

This folding double chair setup comes in six classic colors, with the cobalt blue being the most affordable at $55. Every option is under $58, so no matter which you choose, you’re still scoring a seriously good deal.

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This “incredibly comfortable” and “supportive” seat setup has won over reviewers, who said it’s “easy to carry” and “perfect for camping, picnics, and beach trips.” One shopper wrote, “They are sturdy and well-built, which gives me confidence that they will last for many outdoor adventures,” adding that the “built-in umbrella is a game-changer, providing ample shade on sunny days.”

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Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is all about the classroom.

Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times‘ recent game, “Strands,” is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

With daily themes and “spangrams” to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.

We’ll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today’s Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #919 on Tuesday, September 8.

How to Play Strands

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According to the New York Times, here’s exactly how to play Strands:

Find theme words to fill the board.

• Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.
• Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.
• Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.

Find the “spangram.”

• The spangram describes the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.
• The spangram highlights in yellow when found.
• An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.

Need a hint?

• Find non-theme words to get hints.
• For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.
• Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word’s letter order.

What Is Today’s Strands Hint for the Theme: “It’s elementary.”

If that doesn’t help, here’s a hint for today’s Strands game: Reading and writing and ‘rithmatic.

What Are Today’s NYT Strands Hints?

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

In today’s puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:

• DE
• CU
• EA
• GL
• WH
• MA
• BA (SPANGRAM)

NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

Today’s Spangram is a mix of horizontal and diagonal.

NYT Strands Spangram Answer for September 8

Today’s Spangram answer for today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram, and Answers for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is BACKTOSCHOOL.

What Are Today’s NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Tuesday, September 8?

• DESK
• CUBBY
• EASEL
• GLOBE
• WHITEBOARD
• MARKERS
• SPANGRAM: BACKTOSCHOOL

Related: Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, September 7, 2026

Today’s New York Times Connections puzzle explores American muscle, accessories of a silent artist, phrases that end with a word associated with love and words that contain your favorite snacks.

There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today’s Connections puzzle, keep reading.

Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #1185 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 / New York Times

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If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Tuesday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.

Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You’ll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Tuesday, September 8

1. Vroom!
2. They don’t speak.
3. Valentine’s Day symbol.
4. Sweets, but the brand name gets a tweak.

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Tuesday, September 8:

1. CLASSIC AMERICAN PERFORMANCE CARS: CORVETTE, FIREBIRD, MUSTANG, VIPER
2. FEATURES OF A MIME COSTUME: BERET, GLOVES, STRIPES, SUSPENDERS
3. ___ HEART: ARTICHOKE, PURPLE, SACRED, TAKE TO
4. CANDY BARS PLUS A LETTER: DOVES, MARSH, SKORT, TWIXT

How’d you do?

Up Next:

– 15 Fun Games Like Connections to Play Every Day
– Hints, Clues and Answers to the NYT’s ‘Mini Crossword’ Puzzle

Did You Miss a Few Days? Let’s Catch You Up With Recent Connections Answers

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Author Sarah J. Maas already had a wildly successful career in the fantasy genre with her Throne of Glass series before she began working on a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. The first novel, A Court of Thorns and Roses, was published in 2015, several years after Maas sat down to write the book.

The series, colloquially known to Romantasy fans as “ACOTAR,“ has gone on to be an insanely massive success, the likes of which make it considered a global phenomenon. Thanks in part to BookTok, what users who track their reading on TikTok are known as, ACOTAR is one of the defining pop culture sensations of the last decade. The series has sold more than 13 million copies and still regularly tops bestseller lists even today, such as those on USA Today and the New York Times. Even this week, the book is still in the top 10 of the “Most Read Books of the Week” according to Goodreads.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses follows Feyre, a 19-year-old huntress who accidentally kills a magical wolf that was actually a High Fae from the Spring Court in disguise. Feyre is taken away to the faerie realm of Prythian to pay for her crime with her life. In Prythian, she meets the immortal High Lord Tamlin and his emissary, Lucien, and slowly but surely learns more about the faeries and their world, which had previously only been a thing of legend to Feyre. But something is looming over Prythian; an ancient blight is spreading and threatens Feyre, Tamlin, and everything she is only beginning to know about the world she’s found herself a part of.

ACOTAR was followed by the sequels A Court of Mist and Fury in 2016, A Court of Wings and Ruin in 2017, A Court of Frost and Starlight in 2018, and A Court of Silver Flames in 2021. Maas has announced the release of two more sequels, with the sixth installment, A Court of Splintered Harmony, releasing on October 27, 2026, and the seventh, A Court of Forgotten Melody, on January 12, 2027. The series will conclude with an eighth book, which Maas has yet to announce formally.

The first five books of the ACOTAR series and other works by Maas are available wherever books are sold.

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Today’s NYT Wordle answer describes something that can make a dull situation more exciting.

But the day just isn’t complete until I’ve solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Strands, and Mini Crossword. If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1907 ahead.

Let’s start with a few hints.

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How many vowels are in today’s Wordle?

There are two vowels in today’s five-letter word.

What kind of letter does today’s Wordle start with?

Today’s Wordle begins with a consonant.

Are there any double letters?

There are no double letters in today’s Wordle.

Can you give another hint about today’s Wordle?

A hint for today’s Wordle is: to making something more energetic or enjoyable.

OK, that’s it for hints—I don’t want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!

Related: 16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 Hours

We’ll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.

SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don’t want the answer revealed.

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Today’s Wordle Answer for #1907 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is LIVEN.

-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.

Related: Every 5 Letter Word Wordle Hasn’t Used Yet (Updated Daily)

In 1975, a melancholy ballad by a Brazilian singer-songwriter climbed American radio charts and turned its creator into an international star.

Morris Albert, best known for the soft rock favorite “Feelings,” turned 75 on Sept. 7. The song became Albert’s signature recording, traveled around the world, and was soon interpreted by an extraordinary collection of performers, including Elvis Presley.

Born Maurício Alberto Kaisermann in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1951, Albert began his recording career in his home country before finding a much larger audience with “Feelings.”

“The inspiration, that’s the plain truth, was a woman, a beautiful woman from Rio,” Albert told Revista Istoé in 2004. “Everything I write is something I’ve experienced in life, or seen happen, or wanted to convey. ‘Feelings’ had a muse. I was 19, she was 30, it was a platonic attraction, nothing happened.”

Although Albert was originally credited as the sole writer, French songwriter Louis Gasté later sued him, claiming “Feelings” copied the melody of his 1956 song “Pour Toi.” Gasté won the copyright case, and the song is now credited to both composers.

Released internationally during the mid-1970s, the ballad centered on the lingering emotions left after a relationship ends. Albert’s restrained vocal and the song’s sweeping melody proved an ideal fit for the era’s softer pop sound.

The record quickly took off.

“Feelings” climbed to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975 and reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Easy Listening chart. It also became a major international success and earned Albert Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.

Even amid all of its success, Albert never revealed the identity of the song’s subject.

“This love lingered in my mind for a long time; I couldn’t tell her I loved her, so I wrote it,” Albert said. “I remember it well. I was in a house in São Paulo, preparing the songs for my first LP—it was the vinyl era—I was alone, it was raining heavily outside, I couldn’t sleep. The lyrics came all at once, directly in English.”

The song’s reach extended far beyond Albert’s own recording.

Over the years, “Feelings” was performed or recorded by artists including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Johnny Mathis, and Sarah Vaughan, helping turn the song into a pop standard.

Presley also brought “Feelings” into his orbit during the final years of his career. He rehearsed the song in 1976 while working at Graceland, although his performance wasn’t commercially released as a conventional studio single during his lifetime. The connection nevertheless placed “Feelings” among the many contemporary songs explored by Presley in his later recording sessions.

Albert followed his breakthrough with additional releases, including “She’s My Girl” and “Sweet Loving Man,” but nothing approached the enormous international reach of “Feelings.”

Still, “Feelings” has remained inseparable from Albert’s career for more than half a century. At 75, the Brazilian singer-songwriter is forever connected to a ballad that traveled remarkably far, from the international charts to interpretations by some of the biggest voices of the 20th century.

Related: 1974 Classic Ballad, Once Spent 32 Weeks Charting, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

Willie Nelson has recorded countless country classics throughout his legendary career, but few have endured quite like “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” — a song that Ella Langley later put her own acoustic spin on.

The “Choosin’ Texas” songstress once uploaded a recording of her singing the country ballad on social media, and like many of her other old school covers, Langley’s rendition left fans utterly amazed.

Shared in a 2024 TikTok post, Langley’s cover featured nothing but an acoustic guitar and her effortlessly smooth vocals. She revealed in her caption that the Nelson track was not only one of her grandfather’s favorite songs to play, but it was also one of the first songs she herself ever learned.

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This was one of my grandpas favorites to play and sing, and one of the first songs I learned 💙

♬ original sound – Ella Langley

Fans on TikTok flooded the post with praise, with many commenters offering their stamps of approval on Langley’s “true country” voice.

“You have one of the most traditional country music voices I’ve heard in a long time,” one user wrote, while someone else told Langley, “You should sing this song as a duet with Willie.”

“Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” included on Nelson’s album Red Headed Stranger, was released as a single in 1975, and wound up becoming his first-ever No. 1 hit.

The song has since become one of the defining tracks from Nelson’s catalog, even though he also wasn’t the first artist to record it.

It was originally sung by Roy Acuff in 1947, and had already been covered by several other stars before Nelson, including Conway Twitty (1970), Elvis Presley (1976), Olivia Newton-John (1976) and more. But that didn’t stop the song from becoming widely associated with Nelson, who even earned his first Grammy award with his 1975 recording.

More than 50 years later, it’s regarded as one of the best songs of Nelson’s prolific career. It’s been crowned as the No. 1 Best Willie Nelson Song by Rolling Stone, which also ranks it #27 on the list of the 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.

Related: 1973 Outlaw Country Ballad, Later Recorded By Elvis Presley, Is Ranked One of the King’s ‘Best Country Songs’

A holiday can turn a routine CVS visit into a last-minute essential—especially when you need extra ice, a pack of batteries, sunscreen, allergy relief, snacks for the road or a forgotten cookout item. CVS is also one of the places people may rely on when they need to pick up a prescription or over-the-counter medicine during the long weekend.

For anyone planning a Sept. 7 stop, it helps to know CVS’ Labor Day hours before heading out. While CVS locations are expected to welcome customers on Labor Day, individual store and pharmacy schedules may not look exactly the same everywhere.

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Is CVS Open on Labor Day?

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Yes. CVS stores are expected to be open on Labor Day 2026, which falls on Monday, Sept. 7. CVS has said its locations will generally operate under their normal business schedules for the holiday.

That said, a CVS store being open does not necessarily mean every service inside will be available for the same amount of time. The retail section, pharmacy, drive-thru, MinuteClinic and photo counter can all have separate operating schedules.

What Are CVS’ Labor Day Hours?

CVS’ Labor Day hours will vary by location. Most stores are expected to follow their regular hours on Sept. 7, though certain locations may use a modified holiday schedule.

In other words, a nearby 24-hour CVS may remain accessible around the clock, while another store in the same area may close earlier than usual. Pharmacy counters may also have shorter hours than the main store, particularly on federal holidays.

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Written for her fourth studio album, Surfacing, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan was incredibly inspired by musicians who turn to heroin to cope with the pressures of the industry. Most notably, McLachlan was moved by the 1996 passing of Smashing Pumpkins keyboardist Jonathan Melovin, who died of an overdose when he was just 34 years old.

McLachlan has stated she is sympathetic to understanding why artists might gravitate towards heroin use, saying, “I’ve been in that place where you’ve messed up, and you’re so lost that you don’t know who you are anymore, and you’re miserable—and here’s this escape route. I’ve never done heroin, but I’ve done plenty of other things to escape.”

What came from the inspiration is the powerful ballad, “Angel.” McLachlan called writing the track “joyous” and “easy” and said it came together in just three hours. The song was released as the fourth and final single from Surfacing the year after the album’s release in 1998.

“Angel” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 19 weeks in the top 10, which put it in the top 20 of the most popular songs of the entire year. “Angel” has charted in multiple countries in the 29 years since its release, including Norway, New Zealand, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, McLachlan’s native Canada, and Norway.

Since 1997, “Angel” has become a song synonymous with grief and loss, notably being featured in commercials with McLachlan for the ASPCA. Additionally, CBC Radio said of the track, “With its sombre melody and heart-wrenching lyrics, Angel quickly became the unofficial anthem of mourning following tragic events, such as the death of Princess Diana in 1997, the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and the September 11, 2001 attacks. Today, it’s recognized as the de facto song of sorrow and healing for both public and private experiences of loss.”

For millennials and others everywhere, the opening notes and lines of “Angel” are practically branded into our brains, and the haunting melody will likely stick with us all for more years to come.

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Salma Hayek is stepping into 60 in her birthday suit. Not a bathing suit!

The acclaimed actress, who recently turned 60, has a resume that includes everything from rom-coms like Fools Rush In to groundbreaking films like Frida. While she may be one of Hollywood’s most stunning stars, she’s also a devoted mom. (And a new grandma to boot, but more on that below!) But the actress recently took to social media to show off some photos from her birthday week. Lying nude on her stomach in the surf on a beautiful beach with her graying hair in the sunshine, the star made it clear she’s thriving at 60. Check out the photos below:

“60 and grateful,” Hayek captioned the photo set.

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Hayek Shared That She’s a Grandma

Married to billionaire François-Henri Pinault, 64, Salma shared a sweet photo of herself holding her new grandson. Her stepson, François Pinault Jr., just welcomed the baby boy with his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, PEOPLE reported.

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 Hayek’s daughter Valentina recently turned 18. In a sweet photo carousel that showed the family celebrating the big birthday, Hayek expressed her love for her lookalike daughter on her special day.

“We ate, we danced, we laughed, we loved… and we kept the party going all weekend. Happy birthday mi cielo, celebrating you never feels long enough 🎂💃❤️,” Hayek captioned the post, which was also translated into Spanish.

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Hayek previously spoke about her desire to have a big family, and the way it all came together with Pinault, who already had three children, François, Mathilde, and Augustin, when they got together.

“I always wanted to have a lot of children, and I was not able to. My body, as a miracle, had one,” Hayek told Red in 2017. “The huge 

blessing I’ve had is that my husband has three other children. So, I have four. And they are all so different.”

Related: Find Out More About Salma Hayek’s Husband, Mogul François-Henri Pinault

Hayek’s stepson, Augustin, who goes by Augie, was also celebrated by Hayek last year upon his high school graduation.

“Augie!!! We are so PROUD 🥹 of you. Congratulations for becoming the extraordinary young man that you are and managing to still be our lovely boy, and congratulations to Linda, Francois, and all the parents who got our babies up to this point. Easier said than done 🎓#graduation,” Hayek captioned the sweet photo set.

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Kaitlin Olson isn’t letting another Emmy loss get in the way of a good joke.

The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star poked fun at her awards record on Instagram after attending the Emmys on Sunday, September 6, alongside her husband Rob Mac (real name Rob McElhenney).

“The hair, makeup and wardrobe of a four-time Emmy loser,” Olson, 51, joked in the caption the following day before crediting the team behind her red carpet look.

Olson wore a strapless white gown for the occasion, and her Insta carousel included a red carpet shot showing off the look, as well as photos with Mac and The White Lotus star Leslie Bibb. She hilariously ended the carousel with a childhood photo of herself in clown face paint.

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“GORGEOUS !!! 🔥 (you won in my mind where i live in a constant state of delusion),” one fan wrote in the comments.

Another shared, “if it makes you feel better my roommate and i stayed up on EST timezone and waited for your category. you’re the winner in our hearts!!!!!”

“Yall are 18 time Emmy winners in our books!” said a third.

The “four-time Emmy loser” line is technically accurate. Olson has received four career Emmy nominations, three of which recognized her guest performance as DJ Vance on Hacks in 2022, 2024, and now 2026. Her first came in 2020 for the short-form comedy Flipped. This year, she lost the guest actress category to Widow’s Bay star Betty Gilpin.

READ MORE: Rob McElhenney Reveals Why Dating Kaitlin Olson Was Worth the Risk Despite Being ‘Frowned Upon’

Olson’s work on Hacks has also taken on an especially personal meaning. While filming the show’s fifth and final season, her father, Don, became seriously ill following complications from surgery. Olson balanced filming with traveling to be with him as his condition worsened.

One of his final opportunities to watch his daughter perform came courtesy of Hacks. Don saw Olson’s DJ compete alongside Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance in the comedy’s elaborate Amazing Race-inspired episode before his death in May. “And he loved it,” Olson said to Vanity Fair of her father’s reaction to the episode.