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Fall baking season has officially arrived, and Sam’s Club shoppers are already buzzing over a new bakery favorite that brings three cozy flavors into one box. 

The Member’s Mark Variety Muffin Tray has been spotted in stores featuring a sweater-weather-perfect lineup. 

The trio of flavors consists of Butter Pecan, Red Velvet and Pumpkin Spice, which social media influencer SamsClubFavorites called “every cozy flavor you’re craving right now.”

It seems that this year, Pumpkin Spice replaced last year’s Cranberry Orange flavor.  

Sam’s Club is known for its seasonal muffins, with the fall offering replacing summer’s blueberry, banana nut and double chocolate pack.

Each pack consists of oversized muffins that are soft, moist and packed with seasonal flavor, making them the ideal option when you’re craving a sweet breakfast, a quick dessert, or just a taste of fall while on the go. 

“They’re made without artificial colors or flavors, and each one is packed full and bakery fresh,” the TikTok caption noted, adding, “Grab a coffee and one of these and your morning is basically set.”

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🧁 Sam’s Club has a NEW variety muffin tray! This Member’s Mark muffin 6 pack comes in butter pecan, red velvet, and pumpkin spice, so basically every cozy flavor you’re craving right now. 🍂 They’re made without artificial colors or flavors, and each one is packed full and bakery fresh. Grab a coffee and one of these and your morning is basically set! ☕ ($6.74) #samsclub #samsclubfinds

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The pack retails for $6.74, with the price varying by location, complete with 6 muffins for sharing and sampling throughout the week. 

The standout flavor is Butter Pecan, as it provides a rich and nutty profile, boasting a warm, toasted flavor that’s pure fall comfort. 

Red velvet is a classic, leaning more indulgent, with a soft cocoa base that’s perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

However, the seasonal must-have is always pumpkin spice. No fall lineup is complete without the pumpkin-forward flavor that’s become a tradition around bakeries and coffee shops the minute the first leaf hits the ground. 

With three fall flavors in one pack, the new Sam’s Club muffins guarantee that you don’t have to compromise and pick just one favorite—enjoy them all!

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In February 1971, Carole King stepped out from behind the piano and straight into pop music history.

Her masterpiece LP Tapestry didn’t just capture the hearts of a generation. It landed on the charts and refused to leave.

With a staggering 15 consecutive weeks at No. 1 and over six straight years on the Billboard 200, King established a standard for female solo artists that felt virtually untouchable until decades later, when 22-year-old vocal powerhouse Adele shattered her record.

In 2017, Tapestry logged 302 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 Album Charts and 317 non-consecutive weeks, according to Variety. Additionally, the LP spent 15 weeks at No. 1 in 1971.

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With the success of the LP 21, Adele broke King’s record, spending 24 nonconsecutive weeks in the top spot and logging a staggering 319 weeks on the Billboard 200 overall. That chart feat dethroned Tapestry after its legendary 46-year chart success.

After years as a songwriter, crafting tunes for the likes of The Monkees, The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin, Little Eva, The Chiffons, Bobby Vee, The Drifters, and Herman’s Hermits, King stepped into the spotlight. Her stripped-down approach to recording Tapestry struck a chord with listeners of the emerging singer-songwriter movement who heard her honesty, raw emotion, and unfiltered storytelling.

Tapestry was King’s second LP. Her debut solo album, Writer, was released in May 1970, less than a year before Tapestry in February 1971.

In 2021, King reflected on the LP’s success. She said, “Tapestry changed my life. In an immediate way, it gave me financial independence, which was really wonderful.”

“I kind of pushed it away. It was really important to me to keep a grip on life. My life, at the time, included a marriage and the two children I had from Gerry Goffin. I was married to my bass player, Charlie Larkey, and expecting my third–Charlie’s first–child,” she explained. “So, I busied myself with that and kept the fame and all of the things around success at bay. I think I did that successfully.”

According to the website On A&M Records, “The Recording Industry Association of America began issuing platinum certifications because of the high sales of Carole King’s Tapestry album.”

Additionally, King was the first woman to receive the top four Grammy Awards for Song of the Year (“You’ve Got a Friend”), Record of the Year (“It’s Too Late”), Album of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance Female.

These days, per her official website, Carole King leads a quiet life in Idaho, where she’s just as passionate about nature as she is about music. Between writing new songs, the two-time Rock Hall of Famer devotes much of her time to environmental causes and protecting wildlands.

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Before Robert Palmer turned “Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” into one of his best-known early hits, the song belonged to an Oklahoma-born musician with a growing reputation as a songwriter.

Moon Martin first released “Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” in 1978, introducing the punchy rock song that Palmer would take up the charts the following year. Although Martin never achieved the same level of mainstream fame as the singer who covered it, the song became an enduring piece of his songwriting legacy.

Martin had already spent years working in music by then.

Born John David Martin, he played with the band Southwind, which released several albums in the early 1970s, and later developed a career writing songs that other performers would turn into hits. His nickname “Moon” reportedly came from his habit of incorporating the word into his lyrics.

“Bad Case of Loving You” appeared on Martin’s 1978 debut solo album, Shots From a Cold Nightmare. Built around an infectious guitar riff and the memorable “Doctor, doctor” refrain, his original captured the lean, energetic sound that ran through much of his work.

It soon caught Robert Palmer’s attention.

“How Robert came about recording the song was that Robert told me he was going to do a show, and he was being driven to the show by a program guy, and the program guy asked him if he had heard this new Moon Martin record and played him Bad Case Of Loving You and Robert, later, put it in his set,” Martin shared in a 2013 interview. “That was back when people took chances. These days, the shows are so organized and rehearsed, that they have a set list and don’t deviate from the list.”

Palmer recorded his own version for 1979’s Secrets, sharpening the song into a sleek rock track while retaining the driving hook at its center. His commanding vocal gave Martin’s composition a new identity, and the cover quickly eclipsed the original commercially.

The song became a major American hit.

Palmer’s “Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” climbed to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving him his first Top 20 single in the United States. It also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, several years before his mid-’80s run of blockbuster hits.

Martin’s songwriting success extended beyond Palmer. He also wrote “Cadillac Walk,” recorded by Mink DeVille, and “Rolene,” which became Martin’s own best-performing single on the Hot 100.

Palmer, meanwhile, would reach even greater heights with songs including “Addicted to Love” and “Simply Irresistible.”

” If I want to be humorous, I do calypso,” Palmer during his final interview in 2003. “If I want to scream implications at the sky I pull out the heavy metal guitar. If I want to whisper in my girlfriend’s ear, I bring in the string. I love music across the board—barring Broadway show tunes and opera, which are over and under my head—[and] I like to use it as a means of expression.”

“Bad Case of Loving You” remains an essential part of his catalog 48 years after Martin first recorded it, a reminder that one of Palmer’s signature rockers began with a songwriter whose greatest impact often came through other voices.

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He didn’t set out to become the drummer of Blue Öyster Cult. But when the band needed someone behind the kit, he was ready.

Rick Downey, the drummer who spent several years behind the kit for Blue Öyster Cult, turns 73 on Aug. 29, 2026.

Born Aug. 29, 1953, Downey had already been working closely with Blue Öyster Cult before he became an official member. He initially joined the band’s road crew as a drum technician and eventually took on other responsibilities, including tour manager and crew chief.

His opportunity to play with the band came in 1981, when original drummer Albert Bouchard was no longer available. Downey, who was already part of the road crew and could play drums, stepped in.

According to the Blue Öyster Cult History Project, Downey was initially brought in as a replacement during a series of shows before eventually becoming the band’s permanent drummer.

The change came at an important point in Blue Öyster Cult’s career. The band had released Fire of Unknown Origin in 1981, which included the hit “Burnin’ for You,” and was continuing to tour heavily.

Downey became the band’s drummer during the group’s next era, appearing on the 1982 live album Extraterrestrial Live. The record reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200 and captured the band’s hard-driving live sound, including Downey’s work behind the kit.

He remained with Blue Öyster Cult through the band’s 1983 studio album The Revölution by Night. Downey left the group in the mid-1980s and was eventually replaced by Jimmy Wilcox.

Downey’s time with Blue Öyster Cult may have lasted only a few years, but his unusual path into the band makes his story particularly memorable. He wasn’t originally hired to be the star behind the drum kit; he was already working behind the scenes when the opportunity suddenly arrived.

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If you have a European river cruise on your travel calendar for late summer or early fall, chances are your news feed has been serving up some pretty alarming headlines.

Sustained summer heatwaves and widespread drought across Europe have drained major waterways to historic lows. Stretches of the Danube in Central and Eastern Europe—from Bavaria down to Romania—have plunged to depths not seen in decades. Meanwhile, critical bottlenecks on the Rhine and Main rivers (like the narrow gorge near Kaub, Germany) have dropped so low that cruise ships and cargo vessels struggle to pass through without running aground.

The result? Hundreds of river cruise itineraries are being scrambled in real time, leaving travelers dealing with unexpected motorcoach detours, last-minute port cancellations, and “ship swaps.”

To get the real story on what this actually looks like on the ground, I caught up with Chris Gray Faust, Executive Editor of Cruise Critic, who has sailed on more than 40 river cruises and just navigated a low-water Danube trip firsthand.

Here is what you need to know about what is happening on the rivers, how it affects your day-to-day vacation, and what to do if you have a trip on the books.

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The biggest draw of a river cruise is the seamless romance of it all: you unpack once, sleep like a baby, and wake up docked in the historic cobblestone center of a fairytale town. When water levels drop too low for a ship to sail, however, the daily rhythm changes fast.

“The biggest day-to-day change during low water is that your river cruise can start feeling a lot more like a bus tour,” Gray Faust explains. “The cruise line will usually do everything it can to preserve the places and experiences you were promised, but if the ship can’t reach a port, you may be getting there by motor coach instead.”

On her recent Danube sailing, low water prevented the ship from moving past a bottleneck in Germany. “On my Danube cruise this summer, low water meant our ship couldn’t sail beyond Vilshofen, Germany,” says Gray Faust. “We lost several ports where we were supposed to dock, and the line substituted other ports and bused us to some of the original destinations. One day we traveled about 90 minutes each way to Salzburg; another day we took a similar trip to Regensburg, where normally we would have stepped off the ship just a few blocks from the historic center. By the third day, I was definitely feeling it.”

While passengers still reach their destinations, the experience feels markedly different on the ground.

“That’s the real tradeoff,” Gray Faust notes. “You can still see many of the places you came to Europe to see, but you lose some of the magic and ease of river cruising—waking up in a new town, walking off the ship and immediately starting your day. The itinerary can also change almost overnight, so flexibility is really important. My advice is not to feel like you have to take every replacement excursion. Sometimes the better choice is to stay near the ship, explore the town where you actually are and enjoy the fact that you’re still in Europe.”

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Why ‘Low Water’ Doesn’t Mean the Whole River Is Closed

One of the most confusing parts for travelers reading the news from home is assuming an entire 1,700-mile river system has run dry. In reality, river conditions vary wildly depending on where you are.

“Low water isn’t necessarily a problem along the entire Danube at the same time,” Gray Faust points out. “There are certain stretches that are much more susceptible, and that’s why you can have ships sailing normally in one part of the river while cruises are being disrupted somewhere else.”

The main culprits are free-flowing stretches that lack the modern lock systems found elsewhere.

“One of the biggest trouble spots is the stretch of the Danube in Bavaria between Straubing and Vilshofen,” says Gray Faust. “It’s a free-flowing section of the river, meaning there aren’t locks and dams regulating the water level the way there are on many other parts of the Upper Danube. When there hasn’t been enough rain or snowmelt feeding the river, that stretch can simply become too shallow for some river cruise ships to get through.”

“There are other vulnerable free-flowing stretches, including parts of Austria such as the Wachau and east of Vienna,” she adds. “And that’s an important thing for travelers to understand: when you hear that the Danube has low water, it doesn’t automatically mean that every Danube cruise is affected. A ship’s itinerary, where the low-water bottleneck is and even the draft of the individual ship can determine whether your cruise operates normally, has a few changes or ends up with significant disruptions.”

Related: We Asked 3 Travel Experts for the Ultimate River Cruise Destination

Refunds, Ship Swaps, and Insurance

If your itinerary gets turned upside down, you might assume you are entitled to a full refund. But as Gray Faust warns, standard passenger ticket contracts give cruise lines massive leeway to adapt to weather.

“Passengers shouldn’t assume a disrupted river cruise automatically qualifies for a refund,” Gray Faust cautions. “Cruise contracts typically allow lines to change ports, substitute excursions, use buses or swap ships when water conditions affect the itinerary.”

Many lines use “ship swaps”—moving guests by coach past a dry bottleneck to an identical sister vessel waiting on the other side—to keep the trip moving.

“If the cruise operates with alternative transportation, excursions or accommodations, compensation may be limited or unavailable, though some lines may offer a partial refund, future cruise credit or goodwill gesture,” says Gray Faust. “If the line cancels outright, passengers can generally expect a refund or rebooking option, but a cruise with changed ports, buses or a ship swap may still be considered operational.”

Protecting yourself requires looking closely at the fine print before you book. “Read the cruise contract and travel insurance policy carefully. Low water often isn’t covered under standard policies, so travelers seeking flexibility when an itinerary changes substantially should consider cancel-for-any-reason coverage.”

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What You Should Do If You Have a Cruise Booked This Fall

If you have a sailing scheduled for the coming weeks, the most important advice is simple: take a deep breath and do not pull the plug out of panic.

“Don’t panic or cancel a river cruise simply because you’re seeing headlines about low water,” Gray Faust advises. “Rivers are incredibly dynamic. It could rain at any moment. A few good storms in the right part of the watershed can make a meaningful difference, so conditions when you leave home may be quite different from what they were even a week or two earlier.”

Instead, focus on packing smart and managing your expectations.

“I would keep an eye on communications from the cruise line, but also prepare for some flexibility,” she suggests. “Pack comfortable shoes and clothes that you won’t mind wearing on a longer bus ride, and don’t make too many independent plans that depend on the ship arriving at a particular port at a particular time.”

If having a rigid, unchanged itinerary is make-or-break for your peace of mind, insurance timing matters. “If you’re concerned enough that you might not want to take the trip if the itinerary changes significantly, this is also where cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance can be valuable. The catch is that this coverage generally needs to be purchased within a specific window after you make your initial trip deposit, so by the time low-water problems make the news, it may be too late to add it.”

“Most importantly, go into the trip understanding that the itinerary is not a guarantee,” Gray Faust adds. “I always say that on a river cruise, the river gets a vote. You may end up seeing a different town than you expected or getting to a destination by bus instead of by ship. That can be disappointing, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the vacation will be ruined. Some of my favorite moments on my low-water Danube cruise came from places I hadn’t expected to visit at all.”

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Is a River Cruise Still Worth the Money?

Given the premium price tag that comes with river cruising, is it still worth going when Mother Nature refuses to cooperate?

“I definitely think river cruises are still worth the money,” Gray Faust says. “There’s really nothing like waking up in the center of a European city, walking off the ship and being right where you want to be. I’ve taken more than 40 river cruises, and I wouldn’t stop taking them because of the possibility of high or low water. I also wouldn’t cancel an upcoming cruise simply because the river is low today. River conditions can change very quickly, and what’s happening several weeks before your trip may have very little bearing on what happens when you actually sail.”

Still, she draws a clear line at how much disruption makes sense for a bucket-list investment.

“Where I would reconsider is if the cruise line contacts me before departure and says that a significant portion of my particular cruise is going to be replaced by long bus rides or hotel stays. At that point, if I were given the option to rebook or receive a refund, I’d look carefully at what I was losing. A ship swap wouldn’t bother me much, and neither would missing or changing a port or two. But if a river cruise is turning predominantly into a bus tour, I would probably rebook.”

“That’s because you’re paying a premium for the river-cruise experience, not simply transportation between European cities,” Gray Faust emphasizes. “On my Danube cruise this summer, we had significant low-water disruptions and I still had a wonderful trip. But after several days involving long bus rides, I also understood why some passengers were frustrated. So I wouldn’t tell people, ‘Don’t book a river cruise.’ I’d tell them to book one understanding that Mother Nature is part of the deal. Buy cancel-for-any-reason insurance when you book if you want maximum flexibility, pay attention to what your cruise line is telling you and decide what level of change you personally consider acceptable.”

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There is something so invigorating about the beginning of fall, isn’t there? While it sadly also marks the end of summer, autumn offers a fresh start—a chance to enter the next season of your life with a bit more poise and determination than before. And if you are on an organizational journey in this new season of life, finding the right storage furniture is a must to help you succeed on that mission. Luckily, you can find affordable and high-quality pieces if you know where to look. Take, for example, this three-drawer storage tower available at Aldi right now.

Aldi’s Sohl 3-Drawer Storage Towers come in three designs, including a chic ivory (pictured below), a sleek light gray and a charming blue and brown print. This gives you plenty of options to choose from to achieve the look you want in your space. If you want to go a little coquettecore, for example, you should opt for that blue bow print. Or if you prefer something a little more subdued, the ivory and light gray styles are your best bet.

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Sohl 3-Drawer Storage Tower, Ivory, $24.99 at Aldi

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Each of these storage towers is constructed from a lightweight vertical frame that houses three fabric storage drawers with handles that make pulling each one out a breeze. Each drawer is removable as well, for added convenience and flexibility in how you use the organizer. What’s more, the top of the storage tower can be used for additional storage.

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These Sohl 3-Drawer Storage Towers are super versatile and can be used for so many different organizational purposes. From your entryway and home office to your bedroom, craft area or bathroom, this organizer makes storing everything you need simple and keeps everything easily accessible.

These Sohl 3-Drawer Storage Towers are available for purchase now at select Aldi stores for $24.99. These organizers will be part of the German grocer’s latest rotation of Aldi Finds, limited-edition products available only while supplies last. You can shop for these special items in the center aisle.

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Robert De Niro is opening up about the ups and downs of parenting.

De Niro, 83, known for iconic films ranging from Taxi Driver and Raging Bull to Meet the Parents and Analyze This, is the dad of 7 children. The youngest member of his brood, Gia, is just 3 years old. When asked about the key to fatherhood, the star said balancing it all is the hardest part.

“I don’t know if there is a secret,” he told PEOPLE. “It’s just managing it all. And there’s no way around not feeling a little guilty about not being there at times you should or you think you should.”

The legendary actor added that when it comes to parenting, you mostly learn by experience.

“It’s a new experience. It’s not like you’ve taken courses on it and stuff,” he added. “You can, of course, but you don’t. You just jump in and you have the child and you got to… That’s it.”

De Niro and Tiffany Chen Have a Daughter Together

De Niro separated from his former wife, Grace Hightower, back in 2018. However, the Oscar winner has found love again, walking the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival with girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 46. Wearing an asymmetric black gown and silver hoop earrings, Chen, a martial arts instructor who met De Niro on the set of The Intern, looked absolutely stunning alongside the actor. Holding hands, the duo worked it for the cameras.

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De Niro and Chen have a daughter named Gia together. In May 2023, De Niro revealed that he had welcomed a seventh child in an interview with ET Canada.

 “I know you have six kids,” a reporter said to the star, who quickly corrected them.

“Seven, actually. I just had a baby,” De Niro added.

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What Else Has De Niro Said About Parenting?

Last year, De Niro opened up about supporting his kids through everything.

“The main thing is to support your kids,” De Niro told ET. “As long as they’re not hurting themselves, doing anything destructive or anything like that, you have to support them—period… Even if you don’t go with it or think that they…you have to support them,” he continued. “And they have to know that you support them. Always.”

As for Gia, he called her a “pure joy.”

“She’s 2 now, so as they get older and older then…” he said. “But it’s always wonderful. Pure joy, what can I say?”⁠

Check out a sweet photo of De Niro and his daughter below.

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As a maximalist, I know how difficult it is to keep a house tidy. My home may not be dirty, but when I run out of places to store and organize my ever-growing trinket collection, plant babies, and kitschy decor pieces, it turns into a messy eyesore. I’m always looking for new storage solutions, and found that the best options are those that are as chic as they are practical. While plastic bins and drawers are usually affordable and functional, they’re not exactly the most charming options. If you’re looking to give your living space some organization without sacrificing style, this Catrimown Farmhouse Sideboard Cabinet at Walmart is a fabulous choice. 

Combining form and function, this farmhouse sideboard is ideal for any room, whether it’s your kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, or foyer. And it doesn’t require you to splurge because it’s currently on sale for less than $80! Normally retailing for $87, the brown version of this sideboard is now marked down to just $78. This sideboard is also on sale in two other colors, washed gray and white, which normally retail between $97 and $153, but are now marked down to $81 and $83, respectively. 

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A seamless blend of style and practicality, this sideboard nails the farmhouse aesthetic. Featuring an exposed woodgrain finish, it has a rustic appearance that looks raw and natural. It boasts two barn-style doors, accented with X-shaped panels and metal hardware. Just like the doors you would find in a traditional farmhouse or barn, these are fixed on a track and slide open.

Placed in any room, this beautiful sideboard will instantly elevate the style of your living space with its rustic charm and provide additional storage to help streamline your home. “It goes great in our farmhouse,” one reviewer raved, saying it’s “a must-have if farmhouse is your style.”

This sideboard is split into three sections, giving you a variety of storage options to keep your items neatly sorted. The middle section is open while the side compartments are concealed behind the sliding doors, designed to reduce visual clutter. Each compartment is equipped with an adjustable shelf so you can store items of various heights and minimize unused space. 

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Boasting a 42-inch-wide countertop, this sideboard can serve a wide range of purposes. You could use it to display decor pieces, lamps, and plants in your living room or turn it into a serving station with food and drinks when you’re hosting guests. Alternatively, you can use the countertop as extra storage for anything from bulky appliances in your kitchen to on-the-go essentials in your foyer. 

If you want some inspiration, shoppers commented that it has the “perfect look for a coffee bar.” You can use it to hold your coffee maker, espresso machine, syrups, drinkware, and anything else you need for your morning pick-me-up. 

For size reference, this piece measures around 42 inches wide, 32 inches tall, and 16 inches deep. It’s made of particleboard and stainless steel hardware, and shoppers noted that the sideboard is durable. They also mentioned that it was easy to assemble, so you should have it ready to go in no time! 

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Whether you want to create the coffee bar you saved on your Pinterest board or need to find a home for all your scattered trinkets, the Catrimown Farmhouse Sideboard Cabinet is the stylish storage solution your living space needs. Head to Walmart and grab it while it’s still on sale for as low as $78! 

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If you spend any time in cruise message boards or Facebook groups before packing your bags, you know how quickly rumors can snowball into full-blown panic. From questions about whether formal wear is officially a thing of the past to whispers about dining room changes, seasoned cruisers always keep a watchful eye on their favorite shipboard traditions.

To set the record straight, longtime Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald took to his social media page to address recent adjustments across the fleet, shedding light on everything from evening dress codes to late-night poolside bites.

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A Fresh Look for Short Weekend Sailings

One of the biggest questions swirling among travelers involves the fate of the line’s signature Elegant Night. While rumors suggested the dress-up evening was disappearing entirely, Heald clarified that the tradition remains firmly in place for longer voyages.

The only shift is happening on select three- and four-night itineraries, where Carnival has started replacing Elegant Night with a vibrant “White Night” celebration. Instead of packing suits or formal dresses for a quick weekend getaway, guests on these short sailings are encouraged to dress in all-white attire for an evening centered around the high-energy White Hot Deck Party.

Travelers booked on itineraries featuring the White Night theme will receive an email before departure so they can plan their suitcase accordingly, while week-long and extended voyages will continue hosting the classic Elegant Night as usual.

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Late-Night Burgers Could Be Coming to More Ships

For cruise lovers who count Guy Fieri’s poolside burgers among their favorite sea-day rituals, Carnival is testing a welcome perk. Onboard Carnival Conquest, which operates quick three- and four-night Bahamas runs from Miami, the cruise line quietly extended the operating hours at Guy’s Burger Joint later into the evening.

The decision stems directly from guest demand on short-break sailings, where vacationers often prefer quick, laid-back dining after long afternoons ashore. As Heald shared, the guest response to the extended hours has been “fantastic.”

Thanks to that enthusiastic feedback, Carnival is actively evaluating whether to roll out longer evening burger hours to other ships specializing in short-run itineraries. Heald also reassured traditional diners that the extended pool-deck hours serve as a convenient bonus option and are not meant to replace the sit-down Main Dining Room experience.

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Where to Find Complimentary Lobster

Heald also provided clarity for seafood fans wondering where lobster night fits into their upcoming cruise plans.

Carnival continues to serve complimentary lobster in the Main Dining Room on all voyages scheduled for six nights or longer. However, the cruise line noted that due to regional sourcing limitations, lobster night is currently excluded on sailings throughout Alaska, Australia, and Europe.

For travelers mapping out their next vacation, these latest tweaks highlight Carnival’s effort to keep shorter getaways relaxed and fun while preserving the marquee dining perks that make longer sailings so memorable.

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A Costco trip is always a small exercise in self-deception and self-control. You walk in, making a beeline for the necessities and perhaps a vague plan to “just see” what’s in the freezer aisle, then leave wondering where the five pounds of cheese and side of beef are going to go (do they sell second freezers? We think so…). Well, have we got news for you: September’s new Costco arrivals are not going to make that kind of restraint any easier! 

This month’s finds have a distinctly back-to-school, back-to-routine feel, as this time of year usually does, with plenty of protein-packed breakfast options, snacks and convenient freezer meals that we all love.

But September isn’t all about getting organized and going back to school, of course. The last little drops of summer are still hanging on, and the popular store has you covered there as well with poolside dips and a sweet produce find for late-summer snackin’.

As always, availability and pricing can vary by warehouse, especially for regional launches, so be sure to check availability before making these items a permanent must-have on your fall shopping lists. Here are 14 new Costco finds to look for this month.

Related: I Asked 3 Chefs What They Always Buy at Costco—Their Answers Completely Changed How I Shop

The 14 Must-Have Costco Finds for September 2026 1. Good Foods Chimichurri

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Chimichurri is one of those condiments that does more work than it gets credit for and it’s incredibly versatile. Good Foods’ new version combines fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic and chili in a bright, herb-forward sauce with no artificial preservatives. The Costco-ready two-pack gives you two 11-ounce bottles, which is useful because you’ll want it for far more than one dinner. “chimichurri and steak is a must 😃,” says one Redditor.

You can, indeed, use it as a steak marinade, or spoon it over grilled chicken, shrimp or pork; serve it alongside crusty bread, roasted potatoes, eggs or grain bowls. It’s a pretty limitless condiment. It began arriving late last month in Southeast and Northeast Costco warehouses. Find it for $9.99 per two-pack of 11-ounce bottles in the refrigerated section.

Related: 7 Best Items To Buy From Costco’s Produce Section (and 5 To Skip)

2. Khloud White Cheddar Protein Popcorn

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Khloud’s White Cheddar Protein Popcorn is now available in a first-ever Costco value size. The 12-ounce bag is made with real cheddar cheese and delivers 7 grams of protein per serving, along with an impressive non-GMO, gluten-free and kosher nutrition panel. It also contains no seed oils. “It did not disappoint! 🧀🍿 So flavorful, light, and seriously delicious,” says one Instagrammer.

The larger bag first arrived at 50 California Costco warehouse locations and is an especially solid choice for anyone who would prefer their snack to be crunchy and protein-packed rather than vaguely chalky. Find it for $9.99 per 12-ounce bag at select California Costco warehouses.

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Red’s is giving Costco’s freezer aisle a serious breakfast upgrade this month with four new regional launches.

• In the Los Angeles area, the brand is introducing Carne Asada Breakfast Burritos filled with marinated seared steak, eggs, roasted potatoes, poblano peppers and shredded cheese.
• Midwest shoppers can look for Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel Sandwiches made with Bagelista bagels, pork sausage, eggs, peppers, onions and cheese.
• Northeast Costco locations are getting two new 10-count burrito boxes: Chicken Sausage Scramble Breakfast Burritos with chicken sausage, eggs, potatoes, peppers, pinto beans and a three-cheese blend, plus Steak Cilantro Lime Burritos with steak, brown rice, black beans, cheddar, corn, red bell peppers, onions and tomatillo sauce.

All four products are available beginning this month. “My husband and i really enjoy these! They have a good amount of filling and cook well ( the tortillas dont get all dried out),” says one Reddit fan. Find the Carne Asada Breakfast Burritos for $17.99 per 10-count box; the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel Sandwiches for $16.99 per eight-count box; the Chicken Sausage Scramble Breakfast Burritos for $15.99 per 10-count box; and the Steak Cilantro Lime Burritos for $17.99 per 10-count box.

Related: Costco’s New Mini Bakery Treat Is Like a Little Taste of Paris

4. FØRTE Protein-Packed Frozen Bars View this post on Instagram

FØRTE is a new frozen protein bar brand with the spirit of a fudgsicle (hello, nostalgia) and the nutrition profile of a post-workout snack (hello, 2026!). Its chocolatey frozen bars are creamy, fudgy and contain 10 grams of protein each, so they’re designed to feel like a treat without abandoning the protein entirely.

“These are so chocolatey and fudge-like!” says one Instagram fan. The brand first launched in Texas Costco warehouses, then expanded to all Midwest Costco locations in August.

It is also adding Vanilla and Birthday Cake flavors to its lineup, though Costco availability can vary by warehouse. Find them for $14.99 at select Texas and Midwest Costco locations now.

Related: The 13 Best Things To Buy at the Costco Deli, According to a Superfan

5. Crepini Vanilla Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

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Crepini’s refrigerated Vanilla Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes are finally expanding into Costco’s Northwest, Northeast and Southeast regions. Made with cottage cheese, egg whites and oats, the ready-to-eat pancakes offer a high-protein breakfast or snack that does not require mixing batter, flipping anything or otherwise creating a pre-coffee mess which is good for those of us who are not morning people.

“The macros in these are excellent and the ingredients are decent. I’m hoping my warehouse gets them as they are nice to have around if you temper expectations and not look for them to be a substitute for traditional pancakes,” says one Redditor.

The vanilla pancakes come in a 20-count package, so they’re especially useful for busy mornings, snack plates or a quick breakfast with fruit and nut butter. If vanilla’s not your thing, their Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes are also expanding into the same regions this month. Find them for $12.99 per 20-count package at select warehouses.

6. Joolies Date Sours

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Joolies is bringing a new snack called Date Sours to Costco’s Southeast region this month. The 16-ounce bag takes naturally sweet dates in a decidedly tangier direction, making this a more interesting alternative to the usual fruit snack (or Sour Patch Kid situation). “…officially obsessed. Like, actually had to Google ‘how many dates are too many dates?’ the other night because we could not stop eating them,” says one Instagrammer.

These are a brand-new-to-Costco product and are currently available in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Puerto Rico to start. Find them for $14.89 per 16-ounce bag.

7. Oster QuietPro Blender

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The loudest thing in most kitchens is traditionally the blender, especially when frozen fruit or ice gets involved. Oster’s new QuietPro Blender is designed to change that and make sure you can get your morning smoothie in without waking up the entire household. The Quiet Mark-certified appliance uses a patented quiet motor design, a noise shield and a noise-seal gasket to reduce sound by up to 50% while still relying on a 1,500-watt, 2-horsepower motor.

This one is also a brand-new Costco product and launched exclusively at Costco laste last month. “Oooooo RUNNING to Costco 👀,” says one Instagrammer. Find it for $249.99 now.

8. Del Monte MAG.nificent Melon

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Del Monte’s MAG.nificent Melon is a sweeter, more succulent cantaloupe sold in a Costco-friendly two-melon sleeve. It’s the kind of simple grocery find that earns its place in the cart because it actually gives you options: snack on it cold, add it to a fruit salad, wrap it with prosciutto, blend it into the viral two-ingredient melon ice cream or pack it for school lunches.

It’s available through the end of this month, so this is your last call for a genuinely good end-of-summer fruit moment. Find it for $5.89 per sleeve of two melons at select California and Texas Costco warehouses.

Related: Costco’s New High-Protein Freezer Find Blends Pasta and Taco Night in the Best Way

9. Honey Smoked Fish Co. Salmon Stackers

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Honey Smoked Fish Co.’s Salmon Stackers make a lunchable-style snack kit for people with more ambitious taste. Each ready-to-eat pack combines hot-smoked salmon, gluten-free rice crackers and an all-natural spread, so you can build tiny salmon sandwiches, dip crackers or make a slightly excessive afternoon snack. “I had these and they are good. I lay all the crackers out so I can evenly distribute the salmon and spread 🤣,” says one TikToker.

The four-packs recently launched at Costco in the Southeast region and will be available nationwide through next month, or while it lasts. With smoky salmon, crunchy crackers and no actual preparation required, they’re ideal for lunchboxes, desk lunches and easy snack boards. Find them for $14.29 per four-pack.

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10. Kirkland Signature Mini Pain au Chocolat View this post on Instagram

Costco is giving the classic French bakery pastry the bulk-buy treatment with its new Kirkland Signature Mini Pain au Chocolat. “Dangerous,” says one Instagrammer. The 20-count box is an easy grab for breakfasts, brunch spreads or those moments when a Parisian pastry sounds perfect but the plane ticket price does not.

At $9.99, they work out to about 50 cents apiece, which is a price that you’d never find at your local coffee shop (or even in Paris!). Find them at warehouses nationwide starting this month.

11. Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheel Toddler Soft-Baked Bars Variety Pack

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Back-to-school snack shopping gets a little easier with Once Upon a Farm’s Tractor Wheel Toddler Soft-Baked Bars, which are now on Costco shelves nationwide. The 20-count variety pack includes the brand’s Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach and Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet flavors, and the organic bars are non-GMO with no added sugar, artificial flavors or artificial colors. Find it at Costco warehouses nationwide this month.

12. Magic Spoon Protein Treats Variety Pack

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Magic Spoon is bringing its popular high-protein spin on classic crispy treats to Costco with a variety pack of Marshmallow and Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Treats. Each serving has 12 grams of protein, 2 grams of net carbs and 1 gram of sugar, making these an easy option for a work bag, gym bag or the snack drawer you’d prefer not to raid before dinnertime.

“They are literally incredible. I cannot distinguish them from real cereal bars,” says one Reddit fan. Find them for $19.99 per 14-count variety pack at Midwest Costco stores through the end of this month.

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13. Dr. Praeger’s Pizza Stars

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Dr. Praeger’s Pizza Stars are a fun freezer-aisle option for the nights when pizza is the only answer, but a full pie feels like too much commitment. The crisp, cheesy bites are made with real mozzarella cheese and vegetables as the first ingredient, and they cook in the air fryer or oven in minutes.

“These are so good, I already ate like 5 boxes,” says one Redditor. Find them for $19.99 per 50-count at 38 Costco warehouses across Western Canada now.

14. Mighty Spark Original & Teriyaki Chicken Snack Stick Variety Pack

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Mighty Spark’s Original & Teriyaki Chicken Snack Stick Variety Pack is newly available in additional Costco regions, giving shoppers a portable protein option for lunchboxes, travel days and busy afternoons. Each 12-count pack includes eight Original and four Teriyaki one-ounce chicken snack sticks, so there is enough variety to keep the usual snack-stash monotony at bay.

“Got these the other day – great macros & mid-day snack,” says one Instagram fan. Find them for $12.99 to $14.99 per 12-count variety pack this month.

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Nothing transforms a bedroom faster than fresh bedding, especially when it’s soft, stylish, and easy to care for. With Wayfair’s Labor Day Sale already in full swing, now is the perfect time to upgrade your sleeping space with a new comforter set. The retailer has plenty of cozy, stylish collections on sale right now, including a fan-favorite option with hundreds of five-star reviews.

Right now, you can grab the Nestl Bed-in-a-Bag Queen-Size Pleated Comforter Set for as low as $51 at Wayfair (discounts vary slightly by color). That’s up to 57% off its regular price of $118. This pintuck-style set adds a touch of texture and elegance while keeping you cozy all year long, and it includes everything you need for a full bedding refresh.

Nestl Bed-in-a-Bag Queen-Size Pleated Comforter Set, From $51 (was $118) at Wayfair

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With a pleated design, the 7-piece set includes a reversible queen-size comforter, a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, two pillow shams, and two pillowcases. For added softness, the comforter is filled with 300 GSM microfiber that feels soft and plush without being heavy.

The sheets are wrinkle-resistant and fade-resistant, and the fitted sheet has elastic all the way around to keep it secure on mattresses up to 14 inches deep. Everything is also machine washable, so keeping it clean is a breeze. The set is available in 18 colors right now, ranging from rich greens and blues to neutrals like white and gray, though some hues are sold out in certain sizes.

Shoppers described the comforter as extremely comfortable and lightweight yet toasty. “The comforter is so soft and warm. It’s like sleeping with a soft cloud covering you,” one reviewer raved.

Plenty of buyers also love the way it looks and feels, calling the set “absolutely gorgeous” and “beautiful.” “Looks just as pictured. So cute and very comfortable!” a customer shared.

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Comfortable, eye-catching, and affordable, theNestl Bed-in-a-Bag Queen-Size Pleated Comforter Set is everything you’d want in a new bedding set. Snag it for as low as $51 at Wayfair before this limited-time Labor Day deal ends!

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When it comes to Liam Neeson, movies like Taken and The Grey will come up. However, in 1993, he starred in Schindler’s List, directed by Steven Spielberg, and still considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

In fact, it sits in the 10th spot on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of Best Movies of All Time, still holding a 98% score. It proved to be an immediate box office success, earning $322.2 million globally on just a $22 million budget.

Schindler’s List is a movie about the Schindlerjuden, which translates to Schindler Jews, and many proposed a story about Oskar Schindler as far back as 1963. One of the survivors, Poldek Pfefferberg, made it his life mission to ensure that the world knew about Schindler’s story, and that was originally told in prose form, as Thomas Keneally wrote Schindler’s Ark.

It was that book that led to the movie, as Sidney Sheinberg sent Spielberg a review of the novel, but he wasn’t initially sure that he wanted to direct. In the end, he knew he had to take it, and decided that the best way to film it was to approach it as if it was a documentary, filming it in black and white, although everyone will remember that one hint of color — the red coat.

While we now couldn’t imagine anyone else playing the titular role other than Neeson, he wasn’t guaranteed the part. He had to audition, and it was only when Spielberg saw him on Broadway in the production of Anna Christie that he landed the role. There were some bigger actors at the time who could have taken it, but Spielberg knew the best way to make this iconic was to cast someone relatively unknown.

The cast is now one of legend, with actors who have gone on to become iconic for one reason or another. Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes took on the roles of Itzhak Stern and Amon Göth, while Caroline Goodall played Schindler’s wife, Emilie.

Schindler’s List became more than just a story of one man. It was a chance to highlight the true stories of the Jewish people at a time of horror and fear. There was a focus on bringing the real stories to the surface, but it had to be done in a respectful way. When talking about his character, Stern, Kingsley shared, “I talked to Poldek Pfefferberg, and I talked to other survivors, but I let them volunteer information. I’m always very loath to open up old wounds, so I had no questions to ask. I would just stand next to them and listen to them talk.”

At the time of creation, there were very few fictional stories of the Holocaust. However, Spielberg realized that had to change, as more Holocaust deniers came out and the movement gained traction. It paved the way for many more movies, including The Pianist, The Book Thief, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

However, there were some tough moments during filming, especially when it came to antisemitic remarks. Many of the actors, including Fiennes and Kingsley, encountered people with antisemitic views, and there were various anti-Jewish symbols scrawled on the billboards. When it came to Passover, though, everyone on set came together as one, with Spielberg explaining, “[German actors would] put on yarmulkes and opened up Haggadas, [the Seder text] and the Israeli actors moved right next to them and began explaining it to them. And this family of actors sat around and race and culture were just left behind.”

Schindler’s List told the story of how one man helped to save the lives of more than 1,000 Jewish men, women, and children. It remains a story of courage, honor, and trust.

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Living in a small space means getting creative with seating. Most days, your existing setup might work just fine. But invite a few friends or family members over, and suddenly you’re doing mental math: One person can sit on the recliner, someone else can take your desk chair, and, well, maybe you can pull a hard chair in from the dining room. Worst-case scenario? Someone ends up sitting on the floor.

But honestly, when you’re inviting people into your home, you want them to be comfortable, which is why a compact loveseat can come in handy. Right now, Wayfair has the Ebern Designs George Chenille Tufted Loveseat Sofa marked down to as low as $159 from $460 during its massive Labor Day Clearance event. The hefty 65% discount on the dark gray version of this sofa makes adding extra seating much easier on your budget. It also comes in six additional colors, including beige, blue, green, light gray, pink, and yellow, on sale between $163 and $180. 

Ebern Designs George Chenille Tufted Loveseat Sofa, From $159 (was $460) at Wayfair

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At 47 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 37.5 inches high, this two-person loveseat has a relatively compact footprint. The seat itself measures 40 inches wide by 20 inches deep, with an 18.5-inch seat height that puts it in line with the proportions of a standard sofa rather than a low-profile accent chair. Its solid-wood frame weighs just 52 pounds and features dovetail joinery, making it strong enough to support up to 650 pounds. Square arms, a gently curved back, subtle tufting, and tapered legs give the otherwise straightforward silhouette a structured look.

The 6.5-inch-thick cushion combines foam with a pocket-spring base, meaning individual springs sit beneath the cushioning to provide more responsive support as you sit. Instead of two separate seat cushions, one continuous cushion stretches across the full seating area, creating a seamless surface. The padded back rises 20 inches from the seat to its highest point, and two coordinating rectangular toss pillows can be positioned against the arms for additional support.

Ebern Designs George Chenille Tufted Loveseat Sofa, From $159 (was $460) at Wayfair

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The sofa’s upholstery is chenille, which has a soft, slightly dimensional surface rather than the flat finish of a basic woven fabric. The tapered legs elevate the couch approximately 6 inches off the floor, visually lightening the substantial upholstered frame while creating some clearance underneath. A storage pocket is integrated into the exterior of one arm, providing a designated place for a remote, magazine, or tablet.

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Maintenance and setup are relatively straightforward. The back cushion and seat-cushion cover are removable, and the upholstery can be spot-cleaned with a dry, solvent-based cleaner as needed. Some assembly is required, but the piece ships in a single box.

Dubbed by Wayfair reviewers as a “space saver,” with a “compact” footprint that’s “perfect for small spaces,” this loveseat was praised for its “comfortable” feel and “sleek” looks. One shopper called the piece “stylish, cozy, and practical,” highlighting the “comfy cushions, included pillows, and convenient storage pockets.”

Related: Walmart’s ‘Soft’ Corduroy Loveseat Fits Perfectly in Small Spaces and Comes in 4 ‘Cozy’ Colors

You shouldn’t have to grab a chair from the other room — or, worse, claim a spot on the floor when guests come over. Shop the Ebern Designs George Chenille Tufted Loveseat Sofa at Wayfair for just $159 and give everyone a comfy place to land.

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Having the right serving pieces is key for having a the best pasta night possible. I don’t make the rules. I just follow them. (I am a Capricorn after all.) Well, the right serving piece for pasta night is absolutely this charming stoneware serving bowl available right now on Kohl’s website

How beautiful is this Certified International Tuscany Pasta Bowl? This dish is large and in charge, measuring 13 inches in diameter, 13 inches in width and 3.25 inches in depth, with a max capacity of 108 ounces, making it perfect for serving up family-style salads and pastas. Whether you have a Caesar salad to pass around the table or a big bowl of family-style spaghetti to share, this serving bowl is perfect for the job.

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Of course, the big appeal of this serving piece is the striking artwork that adorns the base of the bowl. It features the most charming scene of the Tuscan countryside, made complete with vibrant hues in shades of green, purple, blue, cream and brown. A charming Tuscan cottage, plenty of lush greenery and, of course, green and red grapes in the vineyard capture the essence of the Tuscan countryside beautifully. It looks artisan, just like a pretty watercolor painting. It is so stunning. This is a bowl you’d honestly love to keep on display because it is just that pretty.

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This serving bowl isn’t just pretty, however; it is also so durable and very practical thanks to its sturdy stoneware construction. This means it is built to last. What’s more, it is both dishwasher- and microwave-safe, making for effortless cleanup and reheating as needed. From your weekly family dinners to bigger get-togethers, this serving bowl has you covered.

If you love this serving bowl, you will also adore the rest of this Tuscan-inspired dish collection. Other offerings include a four-piece pasta bowl set and a deep bowl.

This serving bowl is highly rated on Kohl’s website, with an average rating of four stars. You can find it online on Kohls.com. It is currently on sale and marked down to $48.85.

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Prolific writer Jodi Picoult has been releasing novels into the world practically every year since 1992. On September 15th, 2026, Picoult will release her 30th novel, the first of her works tackling the September 11th attacks, Hollow Bones.

Picoult’s novels are almost always critically and commercially successful, with several becoming bestsellers. Readers cannot wait for her latest book to be brought out to the masses. Hollow Bones is already creating such a buzz that Goodreads ranked it among their “Most Anticipated Fall Books” for the year. For Picoult fans, characters from previous novels like My Sister’s Keeper make appearances, and Picoult herself has said that the tragedy of September 11th is one she wrote “about how the past informs the present and the future.”

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As an author, Picoult is the recipient of several awards, including:

• Waterstone’s Author of the Year
• Fearless Fiction Award from Cosmopolitan magazine
• Alex Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association
• Lifetime Achievement Award for mainstream fiction from the Romance Writers of America
• New Hampshire Literary Award for Outstanding Literary Merit

According to the synopsis that has been released, Hollow Bones follows emergency expert Molly Fitzgerald, whose mother passed away at the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Even though Molly was only two months old at the time of the attack and her mother’s death, the tragedy left her with a debilitating fear of the unknown and disasters, shaping her professional trajectory. When Molly and her new husband Jesse are confronted with an unexpected upheaval to their new marriage, everything they thought they knew changes overnight. Oscillating between two timelines, Hollow Bones is a story of the lies we tell ourselves and the ways in which our worst moments shape and define us.

Picoult’s bibliography of 29 previous works is available wherever books are sold. Hollow Bones is currently available for preorder and will be released on September 15th, 2026.

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Long before they sold out stadiums and achieved worldwide fame, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were young musicians learning how to become a band. Liverpool-born lads John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met as teenagers in 1957 and connected through their shared love of music. George Harrison and Ringo Starr eventually joined them, completing the lineup that became the Beatles. But the group’s extraordinary success was built on years of playing, experimenting and learning together.

Some of their most important musical education happened in the clubs of Hamburg, Germany. In the early 1960s, the Beatles played demanding sets night after night, sometimes performing for hours at a time. They had to learn how to keep an audience engaged, play as a tight unit and become stronger performers. Before the world knew their name, they were simply four young musicians putting in the hours and honing their craft.

That work would eventually help them transform not only popular music but culture itself. The Beatles changed the way artists wrote and recorded music while influencing fashion, film, youth culture and generations of musicians who followed.

Few bands have ever left a cultural footprint as enormous as the Beatles. August 29 offers a particularly fitting moment to reflect on their legacy: It marks the anniversary of the group’s final official, ticketed concert of their touring career, at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park in 1966. The Beatles played an 11-song, 30-minute set, closing with “Long Tall Sally,” the Little Richard classic they had performed throughout their career.

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After that Candlestick Park show, the Beatles walked away from the cycle of touring that had defined much of their early success. Although the four Beatles would perform together again, their next appearance was very different.

On January 30, 1969, they famously played an unannounced performance on the rooftop of Apple Corps headquarters in London while recording “Let It Be.” That spontaneous appearance was their last public performance together. But the Candlestick Park concert remains their final official, ticketed concert. And the end of their days as a touring live band.

After that Candlestick Park show, the Beatles walked away from the cycle of touring that had defined so much of their early success. Although the four Beatles would perform together again, their next appearance was very different. On January 30, 1969, they famously played an unannounced performance on the rooftop of Apple Corps headquarters in London while recording “Let It Be.”

That spontaneous appearance was their last public performance together, but the Candlestick Park concert remains their final official, ticketed concert. And the end of their days as a touring live band. That same year legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein captured offered this about their impact. “The Beatles are the best thing in popular music since the 1920s… They are a breath of fresh air. They have a joy, a spontaneity, a sweetness that is completely irresistible,” he said .”But more than that, they are the most important cultural phenomenon of our time. They are the folk music of our century, and they have changed the way the world hears.”

Quote of the Day by the Beatles

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

These are lyrics from “The End,” the closing song of the 1969 album Abbey Road. Written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon-McCartney, “The End” contains one of the Beatles’ most memorable and enduring lines.

By the time they recorded Abbey Road, they were no longer the young musicians struggling through marathon club performances in Hamburg. They were four enormously famous artists whose personal and professional relationships had become very complicated. Abbey Road would be the final album they recorded together, even though Let It Be was released later.

The final words of “The End” feel beautifully simple. After years of incredible success and brilliant creative achievement, the Beatles ended the album with something profound to reflect upon. Life is about what we give to other people. As Ringo Starr said, “The Beatles were just four guys that loved each other. That’s all they’ll ever be.”

Related: Quote of the Day: Psychologist Erich Fromm on Lasting Love, Loyalty and Commitment

Deeper Meaning of the Beatles’ Quote

The Beatles’ lyric suggests that love is not simply something we receive. It is something we create through our actions. The affection, kindness, generosity and care we give to other people become part of their lives. And those connections can help shape what comes back to us. The line is a reminder that a meaningful life isn’t measured only by what we accomplish, but also by what we give to others along the way.

These words are a reminder that what we put into the world matters. The love we make through being there for someone can have an impact far beyond what we can see.

The sentiment also connects with the Beatles’ own story. They began as young musicians playing for hours in clubs, learning from one another and becoming better because of the people around them. Their great success was built on their desire to create something that hadn’t existed before. Their journey shows how much we can make when we bring our talents, energy and passion together. And what we put into the world has a way of living on.

More Quotes from the Beatles

“Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon

“Art is only a way of expressing pain.” – John Lennon

“You don’t need anybody to tell you who you are or what you are. You are what you are!” – John Lennon

“I don’t work at being ordinary.” – Paul McCartney

“As long as you hate, there will be people to hate.” – George Harrison

“I’m really quite simple. I plant flowers and watch them grow … I stay at home and watch the river flow.” – George Harrison

“Of course I’m ambitious. What’s wrong with that? Otherwise you sleep all day.” – Ringo Starr

“I feel the older I get, the more I’m learning to handle life. Being on this quest for a long time, it’s all about finding yourself.” – Ringo Starr

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see” — The Beatles

“Though I know I’ll never lose affection
For people and things that went before,
I know I’ll often stop and think about them,
In my life I love you more.” – The Beatles

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Today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle covers everything from famous players to heavy hitters.

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 Thursday, August 27, 2026, you’ve come to the right place.

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Today’s NYT Connections Sports Puzzle for Thursday, August 27, 2026 / New York Times

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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.”

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Hints for Today’s Connections Sports Edition Categories on August 27, 2026

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

• Yellow: They usually have a mean one in the ring.
• Green: Middle-famer’s alias.
• Blue: Famous white stockings.
• Purple: Star-spangled.

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: BOXING TERMS
• Green: NICKNAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS, WITH “THE”
• Blue: WHITE SOX IN THE HALL OF FAME
• Purple: AMERICAN _____

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 #703 are coming up next.

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What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?

• BOXING TERMS: CROSS, HOOK, JAB, UPPERCUT
• NICKNAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS, WITH “THE”: ADMIRAL, BIG ARISTOTLE, BIG DIPPER, DREAM
• WHITE SOX IN THE HALL OF FAME: FISK, FOX, MIÑOSO, THOMAS
• AMERICAN _____: FOOTBALL, LEAGUE, NINJA WARRIOR, PHAROAH

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.

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One of George Strait‘s No. 1 hits was actually inspired by an iconic Oscar-winning film.

“Blue Clear Sky” is one of the country legend’s many No. 1 hits, and served as the title track for his sixteenth studio album of the same name — but the 1996 track also has an unexpected connection to a beloved Tom Hanks movie.

Written by John Jarrard, Mark D. Sanders, and Bob DiPiero, “Blue Clear Sky” actually got its title from the 1994 blockbuster film Forrest Gump.

“This song got written because I went to see the movie ‘Forrest Gump,'” DiPiero once told The Boot. “In the movie, Forrest talks about, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates.’ And also, he was talking about his girlfriend, Jenny, and how she would come and go out of his life. At one point, he says, ‘And out of the blue clear sky, Jenny came back.’ And I was listening, thinking, ‘Hey! It’s clear blue sky, it’s not blue clear sky!’ Just that little turn of phrase stuck in my head.”

Initially, Strait had some questions about the wording of title. Recalling the phone conversation he had with the “Amarillo By Morning” crooner, DiPiero said, “I told him the song is all about just giving up on love and then, out of nowhere, out of the blue clear sky, comes the love of your life.”

“George was kind of quiet for a while, and then he says, ‘Well, you think there’s many Gumpsters out there?’ And I said, ‘Well, yeah, I do!’ And he says, ‘Well, all right then. We’ll be Gumpsters!’ And he said, ‘Adios,’ and he hung up.”

And the rest was history. “Blue Clear Sky” soared to the top of the country leaderboards, spending two weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in June 1996, becoming Strait’s 29th career single to do so.

It has since been ranked as one of the best country songs of the entire decade, according to The Boot, which ranked the Strait hit at No. 9 on its list of the Top 10 Country Songs of the 1990s. The song is also considered the No. 14 top country song of the ’90s by Pop Matters.

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One year after Doc star Scott Wolf and his family navigated his wife Kelley Wolf‘s heart-wrenching mental health crisis, Kelley has broken her silence about the months-long ordeal and issued public apologies to her family, friends, and community.

On the evening of Friday, August 28, Kelley, 49, posted a lengthy statement on social media, shared on 11 separate images in an Instagram carousel. She captioned her post, “Sometimes words fall short… but love never does. Thank you for all the love, grace, and encouragement you have shown me and our family. My gratitude is immeasurable.”

The author and life coach, who rose to fame on MTV‘s The Real World: New Orleans in 2000 and won MTV’s The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons in 2002, began her statement by writing, “Wow…I have taken about 100 deep breaths to write this. How do I even start? It’s been a year since I recognized what everyone around me could see: I was not well, and I needed help.”

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In June 2025, Kelley shocked fans by announcing in a since-deleted social media post that she and Scott were splitting after 21 years of marriage. On June 11, Scott confirmed the news in a media statement, noting that filing for divorce was “the most difficult decision of my life” and that their three children “have always been, and continue to be, the loves of our lives and our every priority.”

Two days later, Kelley was placed under a “5150” psychiatric hold at a Utah hospital, near the Wolf family’s home in Park City, after a friend requested a wellness check, People reported. In the weeks after her release, Kelley frequently posted concerning messages and videos, and Scott was granted a temporary restraining order and custody of their children. Then, in August, she was arrested and charged with “alleged online harassment and doxxing of friends and family members,” per the outlet.

In September, Kelley was admitted again to a mental health hospital. Following an interview and mental health exam, she was placed in a court-ordered, involuntary psychiatric hold for a 60 day minimum, per People.

Kelley Wolf Says She’s Worked With ‘Incredible’ Team to Heal Over Past Year

In her August 28 statement, Kelley said that she finally understood what happened to her after working with “incredible doctors, therapists, psychologists, and healers.” Her diagnosis, she wrote, was “breakthrough drug-induced mania with psychosis — which means it had never happened before, and I pray never again — caused by stress, past trauma, hormonal shifts, and hallucinogens mixed with prescribed medications. A perfect storm.”

After writing in bold print, “I am so sorry,” Kelley apologized to Scott for putting him through a “nightmare that wouldn’t even fly in a movie script” and said nothing she wrote or shared at that time was “based in truth or reality.”

“I have spent my life believing in love, hope kindness, and compassion,” she wrote. “What I became was the opposite. Cruel. Vicious. Mean.”

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In February, Scott and Kelley both posted photos of their family of five reunited for a day at Universal Studios. Scott told People at the time that after weathering the “hardest year of my life” in 2025, he chose to share their positive day publicly because “it just felt like our family deserved to have things not just sit in some kind of awful dark place in terms of perception.”

Fans quickly flooded Kelley’s August 28 post with words of support, with many expressing relief that she and their family are healing, including one who wrote, “We are human. We are imperfect. We hurt the ones we love, make amends, and then get up the next day and do better. You are a bright light, sweet Kelley. That is clear most of all now, seeing the army of love you have surrounding you. Forgive yourself. None of us can judge you. Judgment and anger are only reflections of the things we haven’t healed in ourselves. You’ve got this. You are loved. 🌙”

Scott also gave Kelley’s message his stamp of approval by posting five red heart emoji in the comment section.

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “HOME” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or visit their website.