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Trad wife vs. mom boss? From working moms breaking down in their cars after dropping their kids at child care, to stay-at-home moms putting on eyeliner and lipstick to bake bread from scratch, TikTok's picture of motherhood looks overwhelmingly binary. But while working mom and trad wife stereotypes reign online and in popular culture, many moms fall somewhere in between those two tropes. Some of them are now forging their own path − one that allows her to see all of their babies' firsts, work part time and create an online parent community that goes against the typical "momfluencer" trends. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eGs7XXvj

A former Cracker Barrel executive who helped start the company in the 1970s denounced the new logo, which has since been abandoned. In an Aug. 28 interview with News Channel 5 in Nashville, Charles "Tommy" Lowe said the company's short-lived new logo was "bland" and "pitiful." Read more:

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 again, but says it's not planning to stop selling tickets or to cancel flights. bit.ly/3JCeYMh

Twenty years later, America remembers Katrina − one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern U.S. history. Hurricane Katrina is believed to have killed 1,392 people − the deadliest hurricane since the Okeechobee hurricane in 1928 − and to have caused an estimated $200 billion in damage, when adjusted for inflation, one of the costliest storms to ever hit the United States. See the full gallery: https://lnkd.in/eZkwtp-u 📸: Jack Gruber, Tony Giberson/USA TODAY Network; Rick Wilking, Robert Galbraith/Reuters; Vincent Laforet, Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images; Mario Tama/Getty Images

Labor Day protests on Monday, Sept. 1, will be happening across the country as workers rally for the ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Day of Action. Thousands of people are expected to participate in planned protests taking place nationwide, according to USA TODAY’s previous reporting. Larger events are anticipated in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, although it isn’t currently a flagship event. The protests are designed to build on the momentum of other large demonstrations against President Donald Trump and the billionaires who support him.

A slew of girlies have fond memories of buying magnetic friendship necklaces with their BFFs, fawning over multi-colored notebooks, or clenching that stuffed teddy bear tight as they got their ears pierced for the very first time. The shoppers, some of whom are self-described glitter pen users, are now mourning this part of their childhood, as #Claire's prepares to close nearly 300 stores across the United States. My latest for USA TODAY with a hefty asset from Mike Snider (who helps break down bankruptcy news in a way that actually makes sense!). https://lnkd.in/e7dz2mY4

Seniors are likely to outlive their retirement savings in 41 states, according to a new analysis. Americans fear outliving their money as much as any other potential retirement setback, including failing health, according to a June report from the nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.    Another recent survey, from Allianz Life, suggests we fear running out of money more than death itself.  Here's the story, featuring Christine Healy and data from Seniorly. https://lnkd.in/e_EnutQe

Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year after a previous reorganization failed to put it on a firmer financial footing. The Florida-based carrier, which emerged from its first bankruptcy in March, has been grappling with dwindling cash and mounting losses. In the three months to end-June it reported a net loss of about $246 million

Because of the Social Security Administration calendar, Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries get their September check a bit early.

A former Cracker Barrel executive who helped start the company in the 1970s denounced the new logo, which has since been abandoned.