Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 1. And while the day has become the unofficial end of summer, the roots of the federal holiday run much deeper. Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American worker, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Some mystery remains about who exactly established the holiday. Some records show that …
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin dip buyers are back, but still being overpowered by sellers in the futures and spot markets. Closed markets on the Labor Day holiday and the threat of selling by OG Bitcoin whales could send BTC price to $105,000 and below. Bitcoin (BTC) trades amid rocky waters as the price struggles to hold above $108,000, and at the …
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You may be thinking of a new iPhone 17 when it’s launched next month — full details of the release schedule here — but you may also have heard that some prices are going up. The Labor Day sale at Amazon sees refurbished prices that are up to $726 less than you’d have paid for a new handset this time …
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Topline More than a dozen states could have a chance to see the aurora borealis on Labor Day, as periods of moderate to severe geomagnetic storms are expected to disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Periods of geomagnetic storms are expected through Tuesday, forecasters said. AFP via Getty Images Key Facts NOAA forecast a …
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Labor Day weekend is in full swing and most major retailers are offering jaw-dropping discounts across all categories. We’re seeing huge drops on a variety of items, such as tech, outdoor gear, home goods and best of all — TVs. Some of the top models of 2025 have been discounted, which means you can upgrade your entertainment setup without breaking …
Read More »LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Weapons” found its way back on top during the Labor Day weekend, culminating a summer box office that’s likely to fall right below meeting last year’s earnings. Zach Cregger’s horror proved its staying power as a late-summer viral success and regained the top spot after last weekend saw “Kpop Demon Hunters” give Netflix its first box-office …
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CHICAGO (WLS) — At least 35 people have been shot, five fatally, in shootings across Chicago so far this Labor Day weekend, police said. The weekend gun violence comes as the Trump administration possibly prepares to deploy the National Guard to the Chicago area. Summer 2025 violence: Tracking shootings across Chicago | Live updates A woman was shot and killed …
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Labor Day is widely thought of as the unofficial end of summer, which can be a bummer except for one thing: the sales. There are some Black Friday-level savings happening at a ton of major retailers, including Walmart. There are actually so many items on sale that it can take a lot of time to narrow it down to the …
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SAVE $150: As of Aug. 30, a Pink 10th Generation 256GB 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display Apple iPad with A14 Bionic chip is $349, down from its list price of $499. Have you always wanted to become an iPad girly, boy, or person? This Labor Day weekend deal on Amazon has a 10.9-inch 256 GB Pink 10th Generation Apple iPad at …
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Big news, outdoor fanatics! REI Co-op is running its Labor Day 2025 sale from now through September 1, knocking up to 30% off gear and apparel like Columbia, Patagonia, Big Agnes and Merrell, and up to 50% off select clearance items. This year’s Labor Day Sale takes huge discounts on clothing, gear, sneakers and more from now through Labor Day …
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