Start Your Day Positive

Start Your Day Positive

Start Your Day Positive is the feel-good way to start your morning. Every weekday, we bring you uplifting news (yes, it exists!), trending stories worth talking about, real-life conversations, a little humor, and those fascinating “Today in History” moments that make you say, “I didn’t know that!” And we always wrap up with a heartfelt prayer to center you, strengthen you, and remind you that you’re not walking into the day alone.

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October 26, 2026 • 29 mins

What will we be eating in 2027? Whole Foods just released its annual food-trend forecast, and “Freezer Fine Dining” is only the beginning. We’re talking upgraded instant foods, sophisticated alcohol-free drinks, a surprising rise for vinegar, and why fiber could be everywhere next year.

Plus, more Americans are getting their news from TikTok... especially younger adults. We’ll look at the new numbers and ask...

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Could starting a business actually help you live longer? A new study found an interesting longevity advantage among entrepreneurs — and researchers think purpose, independence and doing work you enjoy may have something to do with it.

Plus, can you pronounce America’s most-mispronounced word? We’re counting down the words sending people to Google for help — including the one Ohioans apparently struggle with ...

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Join Len & Sara for a fun-filled edition of Start Your Day Positive!

Toys “R” Us Is Back! A childhood favorite returns to Northeast Ohio! Find out where you can be a Toys “R” Us kid again.

Shooting Stars! Halley’s Comet is putting on a show, and Friday morning could be a great opportunity to catch it.

Fake Shopping? Shop till you drop without spending a dime! The unusual online trend that lets you ...

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Lay’s is taking potato chips in a VERY unexpected direction including two new flavors that have the internet searching before they even hit shelves. 

Plus, Walmart just announced a new membership deal with Sam's Club that could save shoppers nearly $100 a year, and a new study gives us a pretty good reason to put on our dancing shoes.

And in Today in History: the thousands of experiments behind Edison’s light bulb,...

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Holiday shopping is starting early... and Gen Z and millennials are changing how we spend. Plus, Chick-fil-A’s CEO says the chain’s Sunday tradition isn’t going anywhere, and a new study suggests a simple snack swap could be good for your blood pressure.

In Today in History: the Louisiana Purchase and the high-jump move that changed the sport forever.

And Sara shares a Win the Day thought about the labels we put o...

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A feel-good way to start your day with Len & Sara! ☀️

Is Tesla really developing a car that can fly, flip upside down, and jump over traffic? A wild viral video has everyone talking, and we're separating fact from fiction!

In today's Daily 3, we're also talking about why so many drivers admit to speeding, what AAA discovered about our driving habits, and a major shakeup in the cola wars! After more than 40 years, KFC is saying ...

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A Feel-Good Way to Start Your Day! Join Len & Sara for another Friday filled with good news, fun conversation, encouragement, and a little inspiration to carry into your weekend!

In Today's Daily 3:

🥗 What's Coming to Your Grocery Cart in 2027? Whole Foods predicts a comeback for beans and lentils, Japanese comfort foods, simpler ingredients, and a surprising new trend called "beautrition!"

📚 Students Grade the Grading System...

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A feel-good way to start your day with Len & Sara! 

The Daily 3: Aldi is making Thanksgiving more affordable with a complete holiday feast for 10 people for less than $39! Plus, a new sunscreen ingredient is coming to America, and research reminds us why good friendships are so important to our health and happiness.

Today in History: I Love Lucy premiered 75 years ago! We'll share some incredible facts about one of the mos...

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Want to save money at the grocery store? A new study says the secret may be having a plan before you walk in.

Plus, America’s favorite Halloween candy, an American Girl favorite who’s all grown up, and two fascinating moments in history involving Teddy Roosevelt and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

And in today’s Win the Day, Sara shares the surprising story of someone who found major success later in life — this o...

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Apple may be ready to make your whole house smarter with a new HomeView device designed to let you control your home simply by talking to Siri.

Plus, a new study has encouraging news for diet soda drinkers, and researchers near Mount Ararat say they’ve uncovered new clues in the search for Noah’s Ark.

Today in History: The White House cornerstone, the launch of the ABA, and the incredible rescue of 33 Chilean miners aft...

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Could Cedar Point really get a new name? We’re talking about the Six Flags survey that has fans buzzing.

Plus, Starbucks is reportedly exploring a possible acquisition of Chipotle, and SpaceX is moving us closer to a future where your cell phone could connect directly to satellites.

We also look back at a moment in history from October 12, and today’s Win the Day shares a simple trick that can help you remember things b...

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Wired Headphones Are Back, a Grandma's Five-Hour Plank & Love Goes Old School! 

On today's Start Your Day Positive with Len & Sara:

Everything old is new again! Wired headphones are making a comeback, and even Bose is getting back in the game. Would you ditch your wireless earbuds?

Grandma's got staying power! A 61-year-old grandmother breaks her own Guinness World Record by holding a plank for FIVE HOURS!

Love needs a...

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Two Hollywood giants are becoming one — and it could mean another big change to your streaming lineup. We’re talking about the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, what it means for HBO Max and Paramount+, and whether having fewer streaming apps would actually be a good thing.

Plus, could a handful of pistachios before bed help support better sleep? And if you don’t hit 10,000 steps every day, don’t ...

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Something interesting is happening with Gen Z and faith. New research suggests this generation may be more spiritually open than we realize — and a growing number of young adults say they're looking to reconnect with their faith.

Plus, if we finally stop changing the clocks twice a year, which time should we keep? Researchers say one choice may be better for our health. And while other fast-food restaurants experiment with AI...

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Big shopping deals are here! Walmart and Amazon are going head-to-head this week, but are you really saving money? Plus, fascinating research suggests growing up around farm animals and a little dirt may actually help protect kids from allergies and asthma!

We're also talking about the new workplace trend called "loud working." Are you someone who makes sure the boss notices your hard work, or do you just hope your efforts speak fo...

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Who wants to save another 20 cents a gallon on gas? Amazon is bringing back Fuel Up Fridays for Prime members, and we’ll tell you how it works.

Plus, which fast-food chain has the best drive-thru experience in America? Researchers made hundreds of mystery drive-thru visits to find out — and Starbucks came out on top.

And if you could work for any company in America, where would you go? Forbes has released its 2026 list ...

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Is pumpkin spice losing its grip on fall? New ordering data shows caramel, apple and cinnamon are now beating pumpkin as the most-ordered fall flavors — and even McDonald’s changed things up this year.

Plus, would you take a vacation just to stay in a really nice hotel room and do...nothing? We’re talking about the “room rotting” travel trend. And if you’re trying to spend less, researchers say t...

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October 1, 2026 • 27 mins

THE DAILY 3: Ohio drivers could soon get a big break at the pump as lawmakers approve a 90-day suspension of the state gas tax. Plus, after eight years, The Chosen has filmed its final scene — and creator Dallas Jenkins is reflecting on the journey with one word: gratitude. And DoorDash isn’t just for dinner anymore. Clothing from Macy’s, The North Face, Vans and Timberland can now show up at your door — som...

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Why do certain songs give you actual goosebumps? There’s a scientific name for it — and apparently, not everyone experiences it!

Plus, Aldi is dropping prices on nearly a third of its products, and McDonald’s has a surprising new side hustle that could become a billion-dollar business.

We’ll also celebrate The Flintstones, find out where “Yabba-Dabba-Doo!” came from, and talk about why good enoug...

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Could ordinary dish soap be more powerful than we give it credit for? Researchers put it up against 70% alcohol and a professional-grade disinfectant — and the results might make you look at that bottle by your sink a little differently.

Plus, Chili’s is having a major comeback, with five straight years of sales growth and plans for more restaurants — including possible expansion in Ohio. And if you noticed Al Rok...

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