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As summer winds down and routines begin to shift, many people are looking for ways to improve their sleep before the busy fall season begins. Sleep has become one of the fastest-growing wellness categories, with shoppers investing in everything from cooling bedding and blackout sleep masks to sleep-tracking technology and products designed to reduce nighttime disruptions.

Bath & Body Works has released a new collection of home goods inspired by the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The collection includes items such as candles, candle holders, and tote bags. Bath & Body Works Rewards members have early access to shop the limited-time collection online. Joining the retailer's rewards program is free and provides access to exclusive offers and promotions.

CVS is holding its Fall Epic Beauty Event from August 16 through August 29. Shoppers can receive $10 off when they spend $30 or more on beauty and personal care items. A free CVS ExtraCare membership is required to access the digital coupon for this deal. The Epic Beauty Event is a twice-yearly sale that also occurs in March. Fall routines are back.

Woman pulled from John's Pond in Mashpee, bystanders give CPR Alison Bosma Aug. 16, 2026, 10:03 a.m. ET A woman was pulled from the water shortly after noon by bystanders who initiated CPR, Mashpee Fire Captain Nicole Stanley said. "We got a call for a possible drowning, person not breathing, not conscious," Stanley said.

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Route 28 in Mashpee closed, after pole and wires fall across road Aug. 16, 2026, 9:11 a.m. ET A section of Route 28 in Mashpee remained closed in both directions as of at least 8:50 a.m. Sunday after a pole and wires came down across the road. Half a mile of the well-traveled road is closed, from Shellback Way to Industrial Drive, according to a Mashpee police dispatcher, where a detour is in place.

Protecting outdoor furniture and gear before fall weather arrives can save money and prevent damage. Deck boxes and patio furniture covers are essential for storing items like cushions, tools, and pool accessories. Retailers like The Home Depot, Wayfair, and Amazon offer deals on outdoor storage solutions as summer ends. Shoppers should prioritize buying outdoor items now as prices are often at their lowest before the fall season begins.

My Evergreen offers a variety of outdoor decor for the fall season. Shoppers can find items to support their favorite NFL and MLB teams. The store features a popular metal porch goose named Giddy that can be dressed in seasonal outfits. Customers can save 15% on two or more items with the code HONK15 through the end of the year. Fall is headed our way, which means football season, cooler weather and all the fun holidays.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Martha's Vineyard to discuss the nationwide housing crisis. A new bipartisan law, the “21st Century Road to Housing Act,” aims to help lower housing construction costs. The law offers federal partnership and incentives for communities to build more housing without mandating local zoning changes. The act also prohibits private equity firms from purchasing single-family homes. Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Martha's Vineyard on Aug.