REI's Labor Day Sale starts Friday. Here's everything you need to know, plus some early deals from brands like The North Face, Vuori and more.

You get a day off to look forward to, wrapped in the delicious end-of-summer sales that ever merchant is offering during the three-day weekend.

From theaters and museums to kayaking and hiking, here are some of our favorite spots within a two-hour radius, by plane or train, from six major U.S. cities.

The northeast offers an array of options for travelers, such as a tour of sprawling vineyards, climbing to the top of historic lighthouses or enjoying a yacht regatta.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interviews for 11 Federal Reserve chair candidates will start around Labor Day as the White House searches for Jerome Powell's replacement.

A series of nationwide anti-Donald Trump protests are set to take place on Labor Day. 50501, a group that emerged in early 2025 and is short for "50 protests, 50 states, one day," called their latest series of protests "Workers Over Billionaires." Newsweek contacted the organizers by email to comment on this story.

Indiana State Police are increasing patrols through Labor Day weekend to look for aggressive driving, texting and driving, and seatbelt violations, and remind people to stay safe by setting limits, having safe rides home,

As a home editor, I love nothing more than scouring the internet for sales on quality furniture. These are the best Labor Day deals I could find right now.