Record travel expected on Labor Day weekend, bugs and mold found at Boar's Head plant tied to recall, Ohtani’s dog 'throws' 1st pitch
The Yodel newsletter: Get caught up on this morning’s news
Good morning, all. If you’re getting ready to travel for Labor Day, these snacks are great for the trip. Now, let’s talk more about what to expect during the holiday weekend.
NEED TO KNOW
What to expect if you’re traveling this Labor Day Weekend
Millions of Americans are getting ready to leave for Labor Day weekend, and they could set new records for travel.
Heading out: The TSA expects to screen more than 17 million people through next Wednesday, with tomorrow being the busiest air travel day of the long weekend. On the road, experts suggest driving early today and tomorrow to avoid traffic. [GMA]
The weather: The Western U.S. is expected to be hot and dry this weekend, while much of the Midwest and Northeast will cool off after a brutal heat wave. Some areas in the Southeast could see rain and potentially severe weather. [Fox Weather]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
?? Israel’s West Bank raids
Israel said it killed five more militants today in the West Bank after launching a full-scale military raid this week. It’s possibly the deadliest operation in the occupied territory since the war in Gaza started. [AP]
?? Boar’s Head recall
The Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations and at least eight deaths. Federal inspectors found insects, mold and mildew at the plant connected to the outbreak over the past year. [USA Today]
?? Biden student loan relief
The Supreme Court declined to allow President Biden’s student loan repayment program SAVE to move forward after GOP-led states sued to block the plan. A lower court will take up the case next. [New York Times]
?? New Trump shooting details
The FBI revealed new details about the gunman behind Donald Trump’s attempted assassination, including that he researched campaign events for both Trump and Biden. [CNN]
? Ohtani’s dog ‘pitches’
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s dog Dekopin “threw” the first pitch to Ohtani at last night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles and then gave him a high-five. Watch the sweet moment. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
?? Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiered on Prime Video. Watch the trailer. [Yahoo Entertainment]
???? At the Paralympics, the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team plays Spain at 10 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. [USA Today]
? In baseball, the Mets and the Diamondbacks take the field again at 3:40 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [SNY]
?? The second round of the U.S. Open continues, with primetime coverage airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. [Yahoo Sports]
??? Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz’s joint interview airs at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. [CNN]
?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1997, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph founded Netflix. It was originally a DVD rental company but later expanded into video streaming. Fun fact: The company’s first logo looked nothing like it does today. [Business Insider]
3 QUESTIONS
...about run clubs
Anthony talked to Yahoo wellness writer Kaitlin Reilly, who reported on the rise of run clubs, about why the groups have become so popular.
Anthony: Catch me up, when did run clubs become popular and why?
Kaitlin: Through my reporting, I heard from people who joined run clubs to socialize outdoors during the pandemic. But now, people join clubs based on interests beyond running, from meeting fellow singles to meeting fellow recovering addicts.
Anthony: Do you have to be a dedicated runner in order to join these clubs?
Kaitlin: No! In fact, I even found one called the Slow AF Run Club, which emphasizes pressure-free running. That’s a run club I’d want to join! You can train for a marathon or just drop in.
Anthony: What are some of the benefits to joining a run club?
Kaitlin: Where do I begin? Running has amazing health benefits, physically and mentally. Plus, having friends is vital to mental health.
Want to start running? Physical therapists have some tips for beginners.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
After losing his vision to a degenerative eye condition, Jesse Dufton, who grew up rock climbing, eventually became one of the world’s few elite blind rock climbers. His secret to success: support from his wife, Molly. [Washington Post]
Have an excellent day. See you tomorrow!
?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you have a Mac, consider using these eight privacy features, including setting up a firewall. [How-To Geek]
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