As poet laureate Nick Saban put it a year ago today regarding the NIL era of college football, “If you don’t pay the right guys, you’ll be shit out of luck.”

UCLA looks to be shit out of luck. And Tennessee looks to be shit in luck.

It traces to the adventures of Nico Iamaleava. He wanted more from Tennessee than Tennessee wanted to pay. So Tennessee turned its back on Nico. Who transferred to UCLA. Which opened the door for UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar to transfer to Tennessee.

Both quarterbacks debuted with their new teams on Saturday. It did not go well for UCLA.

Via Paolo Ugetti of ESPN.com, Iamaleava struggled in a 43-10 blowout loss to Utah. In a UCLA home game at the iconic Rose Bowl.

“We got punched in the mouth,” Iamaleava said after the game.

For the game, he completed 11 of 22 passes for 136 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also led the team in rushing with 47 yards.

“Nico is a competitor,” coach Deshaun Foster said after the game. “He’s not gonna quit. He kept playing hard. We just gotta do a better job protecting him, keeping him upright.”

Meanwhile, Tennessee and Aguilar thumped Syracuse, 45-26. Aguilar completed 16 of 28 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns. His 34 yards rushing were fourth on the team. That only makes things worse for Iamaleava and UCLA.

“We take this as a learning experience,” Iamaleava said. “We’re gonna face many more tough opponents, and we gotta be ready.”

If not ready, willing, and able, UCLA could have the kind of season that could wash Foster out of Pasadena — and that could put Iamaleava back in the portal.

Where Will The Blood Moon Be Visible From?

If you want to see the whole spectacle from start to finish (including the dimming of the penumbral phase), you have plenty of places to pick from. Most of Asia, a sliver of East Africa, and Western Australia will get the complete eclipse. The rest of Africa, Australia, much of Europe, and the east coast of Brazil will get at least part of the totality and the partiality.

You can check Time&Date.com for precise timings to see the eclipse at your location. 

How Is This Lunar Eclipse Record Breaking?

Thanks to the planetary alignment at the time of the eclipse, a record-breaking 7 billion people will be able to see the celestial event.  Obviously, weather permitting, but up to 60 percent of the world’s population will be able to see the full eclipse, which is truly incredible.

If we consider at least partial views of the event, then the number goes up to 87 percent. We’re sure people in the Americas will be annoyed that they were not invited to this party… let’s consider it a cosmic retaliation for the first lunar eclipse of 2025, which took place in March and was basically an American exclusive.

For the March eclipse, the lunar mission Blue Ghost was on the Moon and operational at the time. It captured the incredible event as a solar eclipse, which you can see here. 

To consider a completely different record, the longest eclipse observation, and likely the one with the least spectators, happened back in 1973, where scientists used a Concorde plane to travel across the path of totality for 74 minutes.

Excitingly, the longest eclipse of this century is still to come. It will happen on August 2, 2027, and it will last around 6 minutes and 23 seconds.

How Do Eclipses Happen?

The orbit of the Moon is slightly slanted with respect to the orbit of the Earth around the Sun. If the two were the same, we would get a lunar and solar eclipse every month. Instead, they tend to happen more rarely, every six months or so (but certain years are better) when the Moon is at a node.

A node means that the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are aligned or in syzygy. A total lunar eclipse occurs at full Moon when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon line up, so the Moon passes completely within the shadow. There are partial lunar eclipses, where the Moon doesn’t fully enter the shadow, and penumbral eclipses when the Moon only crosses the half-shadow.

For the Sun, there are total eclipses when the Sun is fully covered, partial, when only a bit of the Sun is obscured, and annular, when the Sun is fully covered but the Moon is at its most distant point in its orbit, so it doesn’t look big enough to block the whole solar disk.

The total lunar eclipse is also known as the blood Moon because, once in the shadow of the Earth, it turns red. The reason for this is that sunlight filters through the atmosphere of the Earth, losing the blue colors, just like the sky at sunset and sunrise. Our planet’s shadow has a bit of a crimson hue, coloring the Moon when no direct sunlight is reaching it.

Labor Day weekend is finally here and retailers are rolling out some impressive Labor Day deals across a range of categories. If you’re looking for bargain buys and don’t want to spend too much, this is the place to be. CNET’s shopping experts have scoured the web for the top offers under $25.

We’ve found the best bargain deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers and we’ve compiled them below to make it easy. We’ll keep updating this page with any new deals worth shopping as they drop. Keep scrolling to check out what’s already on deck this Labor Day weekend. 

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Labor Day deals under $25 on tech

Bring Alexa to your car with this compact accessory. It has five built-in microphones to make sure you’re heard, even over your music and podcasts. Plug it into your car’s power outlet or a free USB port, then pair it to your stereo system over Bluetooth or aux. Along with streaming, you’ll be able to control compatible smart devices at home while you’re away.

Lamicall 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station: $16

Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods with this foldable wireless charger — perfect for traveling.

Lisen retractable car charger: $17

This car charger has retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as a spare USB-A and USB-C port for even more charging options.

Kasa Indoor Pan/Tilt security camera: $22

This cam has 1080p HD resolution and works well as a pet or nanny cam. It also has night vision, motion detection and access to cloud and SD card storage (sold separately). Plus, it works with Alexa and Google Home.

ChomChom roller pet hair remover: $25

Say goodbye to seeing your pet’s hair (or yours) all over the place. Clean up easily with this ChomChom roller. It also works as a lint roller to help keep lint off of your clothes, rugs and furniture. It works on many surfaces like pillows, couches, carpets and even your car. Available in black or white. 

Victoria Aroma 3-in-1 ceramic wax melt + warmer: $15

This 3-in-1 warmer is flameless, smokeless and easy to clean. It has a warming plate for candles and a warming dish for melting wax cubes or fragrance oils.

Genuine Fred Pizza Boss 3000 pizza wheel: $15

Cut your next pizza slice in style with this somewhat unique wheel.

Govee LED smart light bulbs (2-pack): $18

This two-pack of smart light bulbs is down to just $18. You’re essentially paying only $9 each for color-changing and dimmable smart bulbs that reach up to 1,000 lumens of brightness, can be scheduled or controlled remotely and work with Alexa and Google Assistant.

JLoibao weighted infinity fitness hoop: $21

This weighted exercise hoop lets you adjust the rope and loop length to help you reach fitness goals. With up to 32 links, this exercise loop can accommodate up to 66 inches, and as you progress you can remove links as needed. Relatively easy and fun to use, at just $21, this is a great fitness tool to add to your workout arsenal.

ProsourceFit Neoprene dumbbell set: $10

This pair of two-pound dumbbells is now just $10 and will make a great addition to your workout routine to help you tone muscles. They’re non-slip and have flat edges to prevent rolling.

Sunny Health & Fitness yoga mat: $16

This mat is non-slip and cushioned to help take the load while you do your workout.

Etekcity smart scale: $22

If you still have an old-school scale, now’s the time to upgrade to a digital smart scale. This device can do more than measure body weight. It also provides you with insights into your body fat, muscle mass, BMI, bone mass and metabolic age. It’s also compatible with fitness apps like Apple Health, Samsung Health, Google Fit, FitBit and MyFitnessPal. Plus, it supports unlimited users so your whole family can benefit.

Skillmatics Guess in 10: Disney: $20

Have any Disney fans in your friends group or family? This Disney edition of Guess in 10 will be a hit. It’s for ages 6 and older and can accommodate 2-6 players. Whether you’re playing in teams or as singles you can ask questions (up to 10) to guess the Disney character on the game card. First to seven winning cards wins the game, and the average playtime is 20 minutes. If you’re looking for an animated game night, this addition should do the trick.

Bitzee is a great children’s toy because it’s a small, interactive, electronic pet your child can play with anywhere. This model features Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Stitch. It begins as a baby and grows through three stages as your child cares for it.

Looking for a family-friendly activity for your next game night? This strategic card game only takes 15 minutes to play and can accommodate 2-4 players. You can also nab an expansion pack for a game you can play with up to eight players.

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza On The Flip Side: $8

This card game is a standalone expansion for the ever-popular Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5): $22

Experience the action of your favorite Star Wars films in Lego form. It’s an expansive saga with the freedom to control hundreds of characters, ships and vehicles to immerse yourself in the Star Wars gameplay on the PS5.

• Squad Hero Flashcatch basketball: $25 (save $10). This light-up basketball is an official size 7 basketball that can be used day or night. It includes batteries and each set is good for up to 30 hours of play.
• Ticket to Ride: San Francisco: $21 (save $4). This special edition board game takes the original railway concept to the Bay. Perfect for newbies and fans of the original, ages 8 and older.

Labor Day deals under $25 on outdoor finds

Kasa outdoor smart plug: $18

This outdoor smart plug adds smarts to your items. Each of the two outlets work independently and you can schedule it to turn on or off automatically or control it with your voice if you have compatible Alexa or Google Home devices.

Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops folding knife: $17

This durable folding knife measures in at 7.1 inches total, including the 3.1 inch blade. It’s made with a black high carbon stainless-steel partially serrated clip point blade, and it’s small enough to carry with you wherever you go.

Two GearLight LED flashlights: $12

Get not one, but two LED flashlights with zoomable beams at an outrageously low price.

There are tons of products on sale for less than $25 during Labor Day sale. There are huge savings across the board, including back-to-school essentials, tech gear, outdoor goods and plenty of other great finds. More deals continue to roll over, so be sure to stay updated with this page. We’ll share all the hottest deals as they drop in our Labor Day coverage. 

Where else can I shop for Labor Day sales?

Just about every major retailer is participating in Labor Day sales. We are covering tons of places to help you find the best deals, no matter where you prefer to shop. We’re covering the top discounts at places like Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and Walmart.

CNET is always covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more. Sign up for the CNET Deals text to get daily deals sent straight to your phone. Need gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and other events? Our gift guide includes a huge range of suggestions for every occasion. And for all the best deals and discounts each day delivered to your inbox, sign up for our deals newsletter, the CNET Cheapskate.

How we choose the best Labor Day deals

At CNET, we have a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events. We’ve gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.

• Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history where possible to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
• Quality reviews are important for any product but especially for big purchase items like grills, furniture and appliances. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn’t really worthwhile.
• Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.