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Brooklinen Labor Day sale: Get up to 50% off bedding and more
Brooklinen
Calling all Brooklinen fans! Brooklinen’s Labor Day Sale is on now. That means you can save up to 50% on sheets in fun seasonal colors, plush towels for end-of-summer vacations and more.
For those not familiar with Brooklinen, think of long-stapled cotton, sustainable manufacturing practices (such as eco-friendly dyes and new organic linens) and modern, stylish colors and designs. Should you ever need to make a return, the company donates those returned goods to charity. Plus, the sheets, towels and robes are insanely soft.
Brooklinen piped classic percale duvet cover:
Brooklinen
The Brooklinen piped classic percale duvet cover features a reversible design with piping detail for versatility. Made from breathable percale fabric, it offers a cool, crisp feel that gets softer with every wash.
The duvet cover includes ties to keep your comforter securely in place, ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep.
Regularly $129, you can get this duvet cover for $66 at Brooklinen’s Labor Day sale.
Why we like the Brooklinen piped classic percale duvet cover:
- Percale fabric offers a cool feel for ultimate comfort.
- Duvet ties keep the comforter securely in place for a hassle-free sleep experience.
More of the best Labor Day bedding deals
Ready to make your bed the coziest spot in your home? Shop discounts on must-have pieces from Casper, Cozy Earth, Big Blanket Co., Luna, Sleep Number and so much more.
Buffy Cloud comforter: 20% off
Buffy
Buffy is throwing a huge Labor Day sale with up to 20% off sitewide on sheets, comforters, pillows and more.
Buffy is a sustainable bedding brand known for its cloud-like cooling bedding. One of the most popular Buffy products is the Cloud comforter. It’s a fluffy, hypoallergenic comforter that offers an airy feel. It’s also an eco-friendly option — the comforter is made with ultra-soft materials spun from recycled plastics.
“This comforter was exactly what I expected and exactly what I wanted. Like a fluffy, warm cloud. We bought two more,” a reviewer on Buffy’s website says.
Why we like the Buffy Cloud comforter:
- The comforter is fluffy but breathable, making it appropriate for all seasons.
- It’s an eco-friendly purchase that upcycles approximately 50 plastic bottles.
- Comes with free shipping.
- It’s machine washable.
Casper Hybrid Snow cooling pillow: 10% off
Casper
Casper’s CBS Essentials staff-loved cooling pillow is on sale during Casper’s Labor Day deals event. The 4.6-star-rated pillow is made with high-quality foam for a soft yet supportive feel. Casper’s AirScape Technology keeps the pillow cool and breathable so that you don’t overheat at night. The pillow is marked down from $149 to just $134 right now.
CBS Essentials senior writer Lily Rose, owns this pillow and absolutely loves it. “I tend to sleep hot and this pillow keeps my head and my neck nice and cool throughout the night.” she shared.
Why we like the Casper Hybrid Snow cooling pillow:
- Casper’s Snow Technology helps you sleep cooler for 12 hours.
- Its foam layer prevents clumping or flattening over time, so your pillow stays supremely supportive — no need to fluff it.
- Uses Casper’s AirScape Technology to create a cool and breathable experience.
Shop Casper’s sitewide Labor Day sale and score 30% off all mattresses, with up to 30% off bedding, bed frames and more.
Cozy Earth bamboo bedding deluxe bundle: 20% off
Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth is a premium bedding brand that has made the “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list in the past. The brand is best known for its super-soft bedding and loungewear made from 100% premium viscose from bamboo.
Right now for Labor Day, you can save 20% on Cozy Earth’s bamboo bedding bundle. The set includes a sheet set, one duvet cover and two pillow cases. The included duvet cover features interior snaps and a bottom tie closure to keep your duvet comfortably in place.
You can currently get the bundle in a twin size for $693, a significant discount from the standard price of $866. You can customize the bundle with your preferred color, style and sizing options. Prices may vary based on customization selections.
Why we like the Cozy Earth Classic bedding bundle:
- People love bamboo material for its cooling properties.
- The lightweight material helps air to circulate around your body and can even help regulate body temperature.
- Bamboo sheets are also naturally hypoallergenic, making them a great choice for people with allergies or sensitive skin.
Looking for more than just sheets? Right now, you can save up to 25% sitewide on the brand’s premium bedding, bath and loungewear items during the Cozy Earth Labor Day sale.
Big Blanket Co. Original Stretch blanket: 15% off
Big Blanket Co
Treat yourself to an extra-large, ultra-cozy blanket from Big Blanket Co. for less before Labor Day. The brand is known for its 10-foot by 10-foot big blankets. Right now, this blanket is 15% off, at $152, reduced from $179.
“These blankets are perfect,” a reviewer raves. “The material is heavier and denser than most blankets, almost giving a weighted blanket feel but still being able to breathe. Not to mention they are sooooo so soft,” they share. “The best part is if you want more weight, more warmth, more squish, there is plenty of blanket to double it up.”
Former CBS Essentials writer Kaylyn McKenna is also a big fan of this blanket. “I never knew that I needed a 10-foot blanket, but this Big Blanket Co blanket has been such a game changer. It’s super soft and stretchy, and most of all spacious. It has a comfortable weight and doesn’t slide off the bed while I sleep,” she says.
Why we like Big Blanket Co.’s Original Stretch blanket:
- This blanket is made with temperature-regulating material.
- This blanket is moisture-wicking and features a four-way stretch.
- Choose from 18 colors.
Shop the Big Blanket Co. Labor Day sale
Luna cooling weighted blanket: 10% off
Amazon
You need a weighted blanket that won’t make you sweat. This cozy but cooling weighted blanket provides enhanced comfort and is associated with better sleep. Plus, it’s 10% off now. That’s $73, reduced from $81.
“The first thing that impressed me were the high-quality materials,” says an Amazon customer. “The cotton fabric feels soft and gentle against the skin, and the cooling feature ensures that I stay comfortably cozy without overheating during the night.”
Why we like the Luna cooling weighted blanket:
- The Luna weighted blanket is made with high-quality, breathable cotton and premium glass beads.
- This cooling weighted blanket is available in full, queen and king sizes.
- It comes in a wide variety of colors.
- Prices vary by size, weight and color.
- It’s machine washable.
Eli & Elm cotton side-sleeper pillow: save $18
Eli & Elm
This special pillow from Eli & Elm features a U-shape design that’s perfect for side sleepers. This pillow promises to be temperature-regulating and features a breathable cotton cover. You can save a bit by buying it on Amazon today, at $102, reduced from $120.
“I have a pinched nerve in my shoulder and would often wake up with neck pain to the point where I couldn’t turn my head,” says an Amazon customer. “I’ve been using this for a couple months now and haven’t had any issues since! It’s pretty comfy and keeps my head elevated so I’m not stressing my shoulders at all while sleeping. Worth the money.”
Why we like the Eli & Elm cotton side-sleeper pillow:
- This pillow’s shape may help alleviate neck pain and promote spinal alignment.
- It features removable latex and polyester filling.
- The pillow cover is removable and machine washable.
Sobel Westex Sahara Nights pillow: 25% off
Amazon
These premium hotel-quality pillows are designed for back and stomach sleepers. The pillow is meant to maintain its shape throughout the night to keep you comfortable and supported. The bestselling standard-, queen- and king-size pillows are currently on sale for 25% off for Labor Day. You’ll pay just $45 for a standard, reduced from $60.
The pillow features a quilted 233-thread-count woven fabric exterior and a soft gel fiber fill that offers a comfortable, down-like feel.
Why we like the Sobel Westex Sahara Nights pillow:
- Sobel Westex pillows offer hotel comfort at home.
- The pillow is hypoallergenic.
- They can provide neck support for side and back sleepers to reduce neck pain.
Plufl dog bed for people: Save $200
Plufl
Here’s an unorthodox bedding deal. It’s a pet bed, but for people. Like a sofa bed, you can lounge in it with your dog, cuddle in it with your partner or just chill out alone on the Plufl. Plus, it’s currently $200 off for Labor Day. That makes it $299, reduced from $499.
One Amazon customer almost threw out their own mattress in favor of this pet bed.
“It truly doesn’t get any better,” the reviewer says. “Listen, I almost got rid of my bed for this. The Plufl is so comfortable, and my fur baby thinks it’s his! Whether it’s laying down for a quick nap, or being on the go like long travel or camping, my Plufl is my go to… I’ve fallen asleep on my Plufl so many times when my bed was right there.”
Apparently the Plufl is so comfortable, a customer shares that it “feels better and provides more support than my Tempur-Pedic bed.”
Why we like the Plufl:
- It can be stored away when not in use.
- It’s great for children, college students and people who want an extra place to snuggle.
- It’s machine washable.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes to his country’s nuclear doctrine this week, formally amending the conditions — and lowering the threshold — under which Russia would consider using its nuclear weapons. Moscow announced Tuesday that Putin had signed off on the changes to the doctrine, formally known as “The basics of state policy in the field of nuclear deterrence,” as Ukraine launched its first strike deeper into Russia using U.S.-supplied missiles.
The updated doctrine states that Russia will treat an attack by a non-nuclear state that is supported by a country with nuclear capabilities as a joint attack by both. That means any attack on Russia by a country that’s part of a coalition could be seen as an attack by the entire group.
Under the doctrine, Russia could theoretically consider any major attack on its territory, even with conventional weapons, by non-nuclear-armed Ukraine sufficient to trigger a nuclear response, because Ukraine is backed by the nuclear-armed United States.
Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine multiple times since he ordered the full-scale invasion of the country on Feb. 24, 2022, and Russia has repeatedly warned the West that if Washington allowed Ukraine to fire Western-made missiles deep into its territory, it would consider the U.S. and its NATO allies to be directly involved in the war.
U.S. officials said Ukraine fired eight U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region early Tuesday, just a couple days after President Biden gave Ukraine permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russian territory. ATACMS are powerful weapons with a maximum range of almost 190 miles.
“This is the latest instance of a long string of nuclear rhetoric and signaling that has been coming out of Moscow since the beginning of this full scale invasion,” Mariana Budjeryn, Senior Research Associate at Harvard’s Belfer Center, told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle when the change to Russia’s nuclear doctrine was first proposed last month.
“The previous version of the Russian doctrine adopted in 2020 allowed also a nuclear response to a large-scale conventional attack, but only in extreme circumstances where the very survival of the state was at stake,” Budjeryn noted. “This formulation has changed to say, well, extreme circumstances that jeopardize the sovereignty of Russia. Well, what does that really mean and who defines what serious threats to sovereignty might constitute?”
Budjeryn said Russia had already used weapons against Ukraine that could carry a nuclear payload.
“Russia has been using a number of delivery systems of missiles that [can] also come with a nuclear warhead. So these are dual capable systems. For example, Iskander M short range ballistic missiles. Those have been used extensively in this war by Russia. So when we have an incoming from Russia to Ukraine and we see that it’s an Iskander missile, we don’t know if it’s nuclear tipped or conventionally tipped,” Budjeryn said.
Ukrainian parliamentarian Oleksandra Ustinova, who says she helped lobby the Biden administration for the permission for Ukraine to fire the ATACMS deeper inside Russia, told CBS News she didn’t believe Putin would actually carry out a nuclear strike.
“He keeps playing and pretending like he’s going to do something,” Ustinova said. “I’ve been saying since day one that he’s a bully, and he’s not going to do that.”
contributed to this report.
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