September 5th is the 248th day of the year. There are 117 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Lazy Mom’s Day, National Cheese Pizza Day, National Cellulite Day and Be Late For Something Day

— On this date in 1846, Jasper Newton ‘Jack’ Daniel was born (died Oct 10, 1911). Founder of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey distillery.

— On this date in 1885, the first gas pump was manufactured

— On this date in 1991, Guitarist C.C. DeVille is kicked out of Poison after he sabotages their performance at the MTV Video Music Awards by playing “Talk Dirty To Me” instead of “Unskinny Bop” as planned. DeVille rejoins the band five years later.

— On this date in 1998, Aerosmith’s I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing hits #1

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Over the past 10 years of Powerball drawings, the number that’s MOST likely to come up of all the numbers is . . . 61.  The number that gets drawn the least is 13.  And the number that’s most overdue to hit is 26. And here’s your reminder that tomorrow night’s Powerball drawing is $1.7 billion!

Snickers has introduced three new sauces inspired by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Flavors include Caramel Buffalo, Chocolate Barbecue, and Peanut Teriyaki. Fans can purchase them on the Snickers website starting on Sunday

Auntie Anne’s has partnered with Shock Top craft beer to launch Twisted Pretzel Wheat beer. 

Nike says after inspiring athletes for nearly four decades with “Just Do It,” they’re launching a new campaign titled “Why Do It?” The campaign focuses on choosing greatness as a journey, not just an outcome. It encourages young athletes to take the first step. 

LEGO announced their most expensive set ever.  Yes, it’s a “Star Wars” set. Over 9,000 pieces and 38 mini figures.  The price?  A thousand dollars.  It’s the Death Star. It’s part of the Ultimate Collector Series.  It includes three versions of Luke Skywalker and two versions of Han Solo.  It comes out October 4th, but you can sign up for early access at LEGO.com.

Millennial parents are obsessing over a new phone for kids called Tin Can.  It’s like an old-school landline, no texting or apps.  You get to control who they call and who calls them, and it works over WiFi.  It’s basically for 10-year-olds who keep begging their parents for a phone, but aren’t old enough yet. 

An Ohio lawmaker is introducing an electricity demand program for small commercial and residential consumers, which would allow utilities to control some customers’ thermostats, like raising their temps on hotter days. 

Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson have agreed to a fight in the Spring of 2026. Tyson expressed surprise that the fight is happening and believes it will be detrimental to Mayweather’s health.  Mayweather stated that no fighter can tarnish his legacy and is ready to give the fans a legendary exhibition match.