Brandon warned us that Pumpkin Spice Creep has arrived—even in 95-degree heat. Arkansas has reported 173 Cyclospora cases as the outbreak is linked to two deaths, while a naked man somehow survived a nearly 278-foot jump from the Brooklyn Bridge. Parents spend about 114 hours each school year chauffeuring their kids, sending Brandon back to the days when his “video vixen” mom made school drop-off unforgettable. We also learned that home sellers may be watching potential buyers through smart cameras, Wynne Public Schools is giving every student free breakfast, country music is dominating Billboard, Jelly Roll is planning a break, and Garth Brooks is adding Chicago dates.
