5 Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 7

[Your Song of the Day]

1. Your weather report: Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 86 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with an overnight low of 66 degrees. Expect isolated thunderstorms and showers to make their way through our area this weekend.

2. VOTER ID. The Nashua Telegraph reports that the US Department of Justice has approved of New Hampshire's Voter I.D. law that was passed earlier this year.

3. Patch Fact: Did you know: The average person in the United States eats 10 pounds of chocolate every year.

4. Key fob trick. The Huffpost reports that key fob remotes can often lower a car's windows to start airing out a car before entering. The trick usually involves pressing the remote's unlock button, releasing it, then pressing it again and holding down.

5. Good times. Today is going to be a great day! Here is a challenge for you all: Take the time to smile and say "Hi!" to somebody who looks like they need it. Let's get everybody smiling and make this a fantastic Friday!