October 1st is the 274th day of the year. There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Yom Kippur (holiest day of the year in Judaism centered on atonement and repentance), World Vegetarian Day, National “Jiffy” Mix Day, National Homemade Cookies Day, National Pumpkin Spice Day, National Pumpkin Seed Day, National Black Dog Day, National Hair Day, CD Player Day, International Raccoon Appreciation Day, National Marinara Sauce Day and World Sake Day

— On this date in 1890, Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress

— On this date in 1962, Johnny Carson debuted as the regular host of NBC’s ”Tonight” show

— On this date in 1971, Disney World opened

— On this date in 1992, The Cartoon Network began broadcasting.

— On this date in 2013, The U.S. federal government shut down non-essential services after it was unable to pass a budget measure

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Burger King is rolling out a spooky Monster Menu for Halloween. The menu includes items like the Jack-O-Lantern Whopper and Vampire Nuggets. The whopper has American cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mayo. It is served on an orange bun with black sesame seeds. The nuggets are shaped like fangs and bats and served in a coffin-style carton.

There’s a new trend called “stretchy yogurt,” which was a hit in China, and now has shops in New York City.  You pick a stretchy yogurt, which looks like melted chocolate, and choose a few fruits and toppings. 

Diet Coke Lime is coming back next week.  The drink was launched in 2004 and discontinued in 2018.

Progresso Soup is releasing a limited-edition deodorant that smells like a BBQ pit. Pitmaster Deodorant is part of a Pit Kit that includes a can of the Pitmaster BBQ-Style Grilled Chicken & Fire Roasted Corn Soup. The set will be available for $15 starting on Oct. 2nd

“Fortune” magazine did a story on an emerging trend in the workplace: No shoes allowed.  More companies are making employees leave their shoes at the door.  It’s supposed to create a more “relaxed and collaborative” work environment. 

(AUDIO) Last night’s “Wheel of Fortune” had its biggest winner in history last night.  Christina Derevjanik from Stamford, Connecticut.  Here she is quickly figuring out the winning clue, and the moment Ryan Seacrest opens the envelope to show that it’s a million bucks.
 She’s the fourth to win a million on the show.  Her grand total for the night was $1,035,155.

People on social media are debating whether or not we should cancel COFFEE TABLES.  Are they a vital place to put our drinks and the remote, or are they a “waste of space and money”? 

Waiting in line is actually good for your brain. Waiting improves self-control, which is vital for various aspects of life. It allows us to resist unhealthy impulses and prioritize long-term goals.

A man was stopped from boarding a flight, because his Samsung Galaxy Ring’s battery started swelling . . . and got stuck on his finger. 

A man was shot in BOTH legs at a wedding in Minnesota.

Thieves recently stole $6,000 worth of Halloween pumpkins from Sam’s Pumpkin Patch in Central Ohio. Owner Terry Dunlap says  275-300 pumpkins are missing from his field. Puffy’s Pumpkin Patch and Madmax Farms also experienced pumpkin thefts.  Local farmers are struggling with a lack of security due to their large fields.

Lainey Wilson is hosting the CMA Awards once again.  But this will be her first time doing it solo.  The show takes place Wednesday, November 19th on ABC.