The Short List

Sat Aug 31 2024

John Riley | Audience Editor

Everybody relax: It's Labor Day weekend.

👋Good morning, Short List friends. (Or good afternoon, if you slept a little late for a change.) I'm John Riley , and if you're like me, you're ready to unlink and unwind right about now.🍹 This week's edition is dedicated to enjoying the long weekend, in as many ways as possible. So go forth and enjoy!

If you're the all-work, no-play type – it's all good: Our usual roundup of the week's best reads from USA TODAY is at the bottom of the newsletter. ⬇️

Getting away✈️

•	Best times to fly: TSA predicts record-breaking numbers at security
•	When to hit the road? The best and worst times for traffic over Labor Day Weekend
•	Staycation ideas: Enjoy a vacation without going anywhere
•	Rated 'R' for relax: It's OK to watch awkward scenes during a flight

College football is back🏈

•	Marquee matchups: Five must-see games from Week 1
•	Season predictions: Picks for who makes playoff, wins title and more
•	Week 1 action: Our expert picks for every Top 25 game
•	Toughest schedules: Which teams have the toughest roads to title?
•	Bowl projections: Who will make the 12-team College Football Playoff?

What to watch: Movies and TV🎞️

•	Now streaming: 10 movies you need to stream right now
•	He's 'Reagan': Why Dennis Quaid is nostalgic for liberal Republicans
•	15 must-see fall movies: Best of the field, from 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to 'Joker 2'
•	Toby Keith: His Nashville legacy reflected in new NBC tribute special
•	'Lord of the Rings': 'The Rings of Power' is beautiful but empty in Season 2

Shopping! Labor Day deals🛒

•	All about Amazon: Great deals on Crest, Shark, and more essentials
•	Walmart specials: Shop Beautiful, Dyson, and Bluey for up to 65% off
•	Cook up a feast: Shop HexClad for pots, pans, cutlery and more
•	Wayfair sale: Kelly Clarkson Home, Martha Stewart, Cuisinart and more