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Today’s Selected Eight:
Story Number 1
Mike Tyson Suffers ‘Medical Emergency’ Two Months Before He’s Due To Fight Jake Paul
Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old former boxing champion, experienced a medical emergency while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday night. About 30 minutes before landing, Tyson became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up. Paramedics attended to him upon arrival, and he is now reportedly “doing great” according to his publicist’s office.
Story Number 2
Patricia Richardson says ‘Home Improvement’ ended over Tim Allen pay gap
Patricia Richardson, who played Jill Taylor on “Home Improvement,” revealed that the show ended due to a significant pay gap between her and co-star Tim Allen. Richardson stated that she requested equal pay to Allen, who was offered $2 million per episode, while she was making much less. ABC refused her request, leading to the show’s conclusion. Richardson emphasized that the pay disparity was a key reason she decided to leave the show.
Story Number 3
Toyota Said to End Record IOC Deal After 2024 Olympics in Paris
Toyota has decided to end its top-tier sponsorship with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after the Paris 2024 Games. The company’s contract, valued at $835 million, began in 2015 and will not be renewed. Toyota aims to retain its relationship with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), but the IOC requires sponsors to support both Olympic and Paralympic events. Toyota feels it has fulfilled its role as an Olympic sponsor, especially after the Tokyo 2021 Games.
Story Number 4
Nicki Minaj announces new date for postponed Co-op Live arena gig
Nicki Minaj has announced the rescheduled date for her Manchester concert at Co-op Live, which was postponed following her arrest in Amsterdam. The concert, originally set for May 26, was postponed after Minaj was detained for possession of cannabis. She has now confirmed that the rescheduled concert will take place on June 3, 2024. Minaj apologized to her fans for the inconvenience and assured that tickets for the original date will be honored.
Story Number 5
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers, return to NBA Finals for second time in three years
The Boston Celtics have advanced to the NBA Finals after completing a sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics won Game 4 with a score of 105-102. Derrick White made a crucial tiebreaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left on the clock. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 55 points to lead the Celtics. Brown was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
Story Number 6
14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
Rafael Nadal, a 14-time French Open champion, was defeated in the first round of the 2024 French Open by Alexander Zverev. The match ended with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in favor of Zverev. This loss marks the first time Nadal has been beaten in two consecutive matches on clay courts. The defeat raises questions about the future of Nadal’s illustrious career in tennis.
Story Number 7
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
Bill Walton, the legendary NBA player and broadcaster, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Walton was a Hall of Fame basketball player who won two NBA championships and an MVP award. He later became a beloved broadcaster known for his colorful commentary. Walton’s career was marked by both incredible highs and significant injuries, but his impact on the game and his larger-than-life personality made him a memorable figure in basketball history. The basketball community, including stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, mourns his loss.
Story Number 8
Man charged for setting New York City subway passenger on fire
A man named Nile Taylor, 49, has been arrested for throwing a flammable substance on a stranger at the Houston Street subway station in New York City. The incident occurred on Saturday, where Taylor doused a 23-year-old man’s shirt with the substance and set it on fire. The victim sustained burns but managed to put out the flames with the help of other commuters. Taylor was quickly apprehended by police and charged with assault and reckless endangerment.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 28:
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Kylie Minogue (56)
Colbie Caillat (39)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1896: The first recorded automobile accident involving two vehicles occurred on this date in New York City. Henry Wells of Springfield, Massachusetts was driving a new Duryea Motor Wagon, the first automobile model to be made and sold in the U.S. Unfortunately, he collided with Evelyn Thomas of New York, riding a bicycle. Thomas went to the hospital with a broken leg, and Wells spent the night in jail.
1954: President Dwight Eisenhower signed a law that added the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
1985: Seattle retiree Gay Mullins founded The Old Cola Drinkers of America, a group determined to bring back the original Coca-Cola. Within two months Coke announced Classic Coke, to be sold in addition to it’s New Coke.
WORD OF THE DAY: gross / [ grohs ]
without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like
DAILY AFFIRMATION: Positivity Is A Choice; I Choose To Be Positive.
Improved Mental Health: Embracing the affirmation “Positivity is a choice; I choose to be positive” can significantly improve mental health by reducing negative self-talk and increasing feelings of self-worth. This shift towards positive thinking helps manage stress more effectively and can lower rates of depression.
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