Do blue light glasses actually work? Plus, Labor Day sales nearly 70% off.
September 1, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY September 1, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Some Republican members of Congress expressed their concern over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's fitness for the job after his latest health issue, and Taylor Swift is bringing her concert film to movie theaters. Plus, our new 31-day fitness challenge for September, and the best Labor Day sales to shop this weekend. The Latest [Some Republicans want more details on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health after another freeze-up.]( Some Republicans raised concerns that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell isn't being [up front about his health issues]( after the senator [appeared to freeze up]( while speaking in public for the second time in recent weeks. âIf he wants to stay as leader, he needs to be transparent and open about his current condition,â a House Republican who requested anonymity told NBC News. McConnell, who is 81, [released a doctorâs note]( yesterday that said he is âclearâ to return to work after the latest episode. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said yesterday that McConnell is "[not fit for office](," while Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett also called for him to step aside. [Read more.]( [ðµ Taylor Swift's concert film is coming to movie theaters. Hereâs everything you need to know.]( For any Swiftie who couldn't snag a ticket to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour this summer, it's now [coming to the big screen]( for less than $20. The [concert film]( titled âTaylor Swift | The Eras Tourâ will play in multiple movie theater chains across North America starting next month, and Swift is hoping it can become another chance for her fans to gather in celebration. âEras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged,â she wrote on X yesterday. The concert film will premiere at certain theaters in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Oct. 13. Here's [how to get tickets]( â as well as details on the ticket price that's a wink to one of Swift's best-known albums. [ð Do blue light glasses actually protect your eyes from screen fatigue? Eye doctors told us the truth.]( Blue light-blocking glasses, which manufacturers say filter the blue light from smartphones and tablets, have jumped in popularity in recent years. Some wearers swear by them â but do they actually reduce eye strain? We spoke to an optometrist who told us that while the glasses do block some blue light, [studies have found they don't do much to prevent eye fatigue.]( We also spoke with experts about the claim that blue light glasses can improve sleep, and whether blue light âwhich is emitted from nearly every light source around us, including the sun â is actually harmful at all. Plus, we have [4 tips to protect your eyes]( from symptoms associated with too much screen time. [ð¥ Labor Day sales to shop this weekend: We found up to 67% off at Amazon, Target, J.Crew and more.]( The unofficial end of summer also means incredible deals, particularly on major home essentials and summer items like outdoor grills, patio furniture and mattresses. Our Shop TODAY team found the best discounts from [Amazon, Home Depot, Target, REI, J. Crew]( and more, with prices nearly 70% off on some items. You can [shop here right now]( for clothing, tech, appliances, fire pits, grills, lawnmowers and more. Start TODAY Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. The start of September means a new [31-day fitness challenge from Start TODAY](! This month's challenge involves walking for a cardio workout, and then pairing that with 7 minutes of core work every day. The four-week regimen features daily movements to strengthen your abs, back, glutes and inner thighs with no equipment needed. See a [daily breakdown of this month's challenge here](, and remember to sign up for our [Start TODAY newsletter]( and join our [Start TODAY Facebook group]( for inspiring stories from other members and daily motivation. What's for dinner? Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Bring a New York City classic to your grill over the holiday weekend with this [Roumanian steak]( from [chef Alex Stupak](, owner of Midtown Manhattan's popular Mischa restaurant (home of [the $29 hot dog](). If you don't have a grill, you can cook the steak in a cast iron pan over high heat. Alex recommends serving it with home fries and mushrooms. The homemade marinade, a mix of peppers, paprika, maple syrup and Worcestershire sauce, also pairs well with pork, chicken or fish. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight A little pick-me-up before you go. If you're Nicole Jackson's son, what you're not gonna do is grumble about the lunch she packed, or whine about getting up early for school. What we are gonna do is crack up at these [hilarious back-to-school rules]( from the [Ohio mom]( who went viral on TikTok by outlining some regulations for her son, Kai, 13, as he heads off to eighth grade. âWhat we not gonna do is act like we canât wake up,â Jackson says in the video. âYouâve been getting up at 6:77 every morningâand yes, I said 6:77 because itâs some ungodly hour that doesnât existâasking me about some breakfast.â She also laid down the law about lunch. âWhat we not gonna do is complain about the lunches that are packed for you,â she said. Nicole and Kai [shared some laughs on TODAY](, so it's all in fun. âParenthood is a glorious experience, but itâs hard," she said on TODAY. âWe need to laugh at the weeds that grow in the garden.â [See the video here](. Thanks for letting us in your inbox!
See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield
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