October 8th is the 281st day of the year. There are 84 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day, National Salmon Day, National Pierogi Day, International Octopus Day, National Fluffernutter Day, American Touch Tag Day, National Hero Day and National Mall Walking Day

— On this date in 1793, John Hancock, American merchant and politician who became the 1st Governor of Massachusetts, died (b. 1737)

— On this date in 1871, The Great Chicago Fire ignited when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern. 98,000 people were left homeless

— On this date in 2004, Martha Stewart reported to the Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale

— On this date in 2013, Bruce and Kris Jenner separated after 22 years of marriage.

— On this date in 2023, 26 couples tied the knot before the Chicago Marathon. The weddings were part of the Wrigley Building’s 3rd annual Dash to the Altar event. Some couples won prizes like a honeymoon or gift baskets.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:
It’s fall, y’all — our favorite time of year! In an updated for 2025 survey, fall continues to be the favorite season for most of us.
• Fall: 39–45%
• Spring: 22–26%
• Summer: 21–24%
• Winter: 10–11%

Cheetos has introduced Glitter Cheetos Puffs. The Cheetos look like they are made with edible glitter and are creating a buzz among snack lovers.

KFC has launched the world’s first-ever fried chicken vending machine, where customers can enjoy the convenience of their favorite fried chicken on the go. The vending machine will dispense KFC’s newest dish, Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy Chicken. The $8.45 dish is only available until November 3rd 

The city of Pittsburgh has put up their Christmas tree even though it’s only October 8th. The tree was erected at an ice rink in the PPG Place Plaza. The rink opens for skating on November 14th. Locals say they are excited about skating and seeing the tree early 

14% of adults admit to heckling a player at a sports event. 

Research shows that just since 1970 the amount of life in the sea has been reduced by half.

The “New York Post” says there’s a new trend of Gen Z “hub-sons,” which are adult sons who live at home and take on a bunch of the chores. 

Airline Now Charging For Reclining Seats: The budget Canadian airline WestJet is now charging extra for seats that recline. Economy seats are being reconfigured to have fixed recline designs. The airline is also introducing a Premium cabin with 12 new seats that allow reclining. The rest of the economy cabin will have limited legroom. Aviation experts are criticizing the move, saying the airline is asking passengers to pay more for a feature they previously had for free.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the TSA is warning passengers of potential delays at security checkpoints. Some airports have experienced staffing shortages, leading to flight delays and cancellations. 

What are the chances you’d wear a “Dump 61 Here” jersey for the opposing team in Detroit and a player’s 61st home run ball would actually bounce right to you?  That’s what happened to a Mariner’s fan at last night’s game against the Tigers.  After the game, Cal met the fan, took a pic with him, and gave him an autographed bat. (Seattle won the game, 8 to 4, and leads the series 2 to 1.)

Cody Johnson is undergoing immediate surgery for a ruptured eardrum. This is forcing him to cancel shows for the rest of the year.  He hopes for a full recovery to return to what he loves. Cody posted; “It is with a very heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this year’s concert performances will not be able to happen. While battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my ear drum. The severity of the rupture means I must undergo immediate surgery. The healing process will take many weeks, and it is not possible for me to sing during this time. Without the surgery my downtime could be months. I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love. Thank you COJO Nation for the love and support now, and always.”