10 Labor Day Reads

1. The Trump administration plans to delete 60 years of workplace discrimination data, marking a fundamental shift for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Without this data, the agency will struggle to identify widespread discrimination cases in hiring and promotions, warn experts and former employees.

2. Labor Day gas prices hit a record high of $4.14, with the national average driven up by volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and crude prices around $90.

3. Joseph Moore explores the existence of "Alien Abduction Insurance," which is held by over 100,000 Americans, highlighting the role of behavioral economics in consumer decisions.

4. Max Tani examines the rise of a new kind of video business using AI-generated content, featuring a viral video called "William" that garnered significant attention.

5. An Aeon article discusses the discovery of Lascaux cave paintings, suggesting that humans may have discovered art rather than inventing it.

6. Law-and-order Republicans in Texas and Florida are pushing to curtail license-plate readers, despite their utility in aiding crime investigations.

7. The USPS is "carefully reviewing" a whistleblower claim regarding its plan for a September 1 mail-in voting order, with concerns raised about potential catastrophic failure.

8. Nearly half of Americans in their 40s are "sandwiched" between caring for an aging parent and their own children, according to Pew Research.

9. John Fetterman, a potential swing vote in a divided Congress, has been criticized for his light daily schedule, canceled constituent meetings, skipped hearings, and focus on conservative media ties.

10. In a viral moment, a Little League coach's heartfelt advice to his team resonated with fans, emphasizing the importance of appreciation and positivity.