Start Your Day Positive

Who wants to save another 20 cents a gallon on gas? Amazon is bringing back Fuel Up Fridays for Prime members, and we’ll tell you how it works.

Plus, which fast-food chain has the best drive-thru experience in America? Researchers made hundreds of mystery drive-thru visits to find out — and Starbucks came out on top.

And if you could work for any company in America, where would you go? Forbes has released its 2026 list of America’s Best Large Employers, and the company at #1 might surprise you.

Today in History: Four very young guys from Liverpool released “Love Me Do” — the beginning of an incredible eight-year run for The Beatles.

It’s also National Do Something Nice Day, so we’ve got a simple challenge: do one unexpected nice thing for somebody today.

And in our Win the Day Moment, Sara and Russ spent the weekend transforming a room into a new podcast studio. Sometimes when you’re feeling stuck or need a boost, one of the best things you can do is get to work and change something in the environment around you.

Start your day informed, encouraged and positive with Len & Sara!

Is pumpkin spice losing its grip on fall? New ordering data shows caramel, apple and cinnamon are now beating pumpkin as the most-ordered fall flavors — and even McDonald’s changed things up this year.

Plus, would you take a vacation just to stay in a really nice hotel room and do...nothing? We’re talking about the “room rotting” travel trend. And if you’re trying to spend less, researchers say there may be a surprisingly simple trick: use cash.

We’ll also find out why laughter really may be good medicine, celebrate some big moments in Today in History — from Gatorade to Peanuts and The Twilight Zone — and wish Kelly Ripa and Sting a happy birthday.

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THE DAILY 3: Ohio drivers could soon get a big break at the pump as lawmakers approve a 90-day suspension of the state gas tax. Plus, after eight years, The Chosen has filmed its final scene — and creator Dallas Jenkins is reflecting on the journey with one word: gratitude. And DoorDash isn’t just for dinner anymore. Clothing from Macy’s, The North Face, Vans and Timberland can now show up at your door — sometimes in as little as an hour.

PLUS: On the anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World, we’ve got some fun Disney facts you probably didn’t know. We share a better phrase for parents to use when “CALM DOWN!” isn’t working. And Taylor Swift apparently has a new song about Cleveland…or does she? Depending on what your algorithm is feeding you, it’s either really good or really, really bad. 😂

A little news, a little fun, some encouragement, and a positive way to Start Your Day!

Why do certain songs give you actual goosebumps? There’s a scientific name for it — and apparently, not everyone experiences it!

Plus, Aldi is dropping prices on nearly a third of its products, and McDonald’s has a surprising new side hustle that could become a billion-dollar business.

We’ll also celebrate The Flintstones, find out where “Yabba-Dabba-Doo!” came from, and talk about why good enough really can be good enough in today’s Win the Day.

Plus Today in History, National Love People Day, and we’ll end the morning with prayer.

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Could ordinary dish soap be more powerful than we give it credit for? Researchers put it up against 70% alcohol and a professional-grade disinfectant — and the results might make you look at that bottle by your sink a little differently.

Plus, Chili’s is having a major comeback, with five straight years of sales growth and plans for more restaurants — including possible expansion in Ohio. And if you noticed Al Roker suddenly disappear from TODAY, we finally know where he went. Spoiler: he had a pretty good excuse.

Also today:

It’s National Coffee Day! We’re sharing the very American reason coffee got a boost after the Boston Tea Party — and Len puts Sara to the test with a Price Is Right–style coffee game.

Today in History: Confucius was born, the five-day workweek begins to take shape, and we look at how much the workweek has changed over the years.

Win the Day: Len shares what he says is the best cure for the hiccups.

And as always, we’ll end the morning with a little encouragement and prayer.

Everything you need to know. None of the doom. Start your day with Sara & Len!

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