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Story Number 1
TIM SCOTT ‘WILL BECOME A FATHER’ SOON, TREY GOWDY SAYS
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is expected to become a father in August, according to Trey Gowdy, a cable news host who shared the news on Fox News. This announcement has raised several questions given Scott’s well-known bachelor status. Scott, who grew up in a single-parent household in North Charleston, South Carolina, has not publicly confirmed or elaborated on this development yet.
Story Number 2
COUNTRY SINGER GEORGE STRAIT BREAKS THE U.S. CONCERT-CROWD RECORD
Country music legend George Strait has broken the U.S. concert attendance record by performing for 110,905 fans at Kyle Field in Texas A&M on June 15. This event surpassed the previous record set by the Grateful Dead in 1977. Strait’s performance marks the largest ticketed show ever held in the United States, highlighting his enduring popularity and significant impact on the country music scene.
Story Number 3
BIDEN AD ATTACKS TRUMP AS ‘CONVICTED CRIMINAL’ IN $50M PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has announced a $50 million advertisement blitz aimed at contrasting him with former President Donald Trump. This campaign will focus heavily on Trump’s recent felony conviction, making him the first former president with such a record. The advertisements will highlight the differences in character and leadership between Biden and Trump, with an emphasis on Trump’s legal issues. This marks the first time Biden’s campaign has directly used Trump’s legal troubles in its television ads.
Story Number 4
MBAPPE BREAKS NOSE, WILL WEAR A MASK, SAYS FRENCH FEDERATION
French football star Kylian Mbappe has broken his nose and will be wearing a protective mask during his recovery. The French team announced this development, confirming that despite the injury, Mbappe is expected to continue playing while using the mask to protect his nose from further damage.
Story Number 5
ACTOR IAN MCKELLEN, 85, IS IN ‘GOOD SPIRITS’ AND EXPECTED TO RECOVER FROM FALL OFF STAGE IN LONDON
Veteran actor Ian McKellen, known for his role as Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, was hospitalized after falling off the stage during a performance in London. The 85-year-old actor was performing in the play “Player Kings” at the Noël Coward Theatre when the incident occurred. McKellen is reported to be in good spirits and is expected to recover fully from the fall.
Story Number 6
NETANYAHU DISBANDS HIS INNER WAR CABINET, ISRAELI OFFICIAL SAYS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his six-member war cabinet. This move comes as pressure has been mounting on Netanyahu amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The disbandment of the war cabinet consolidates Netanyahu’s control over the war efforts and is seen as a response to calls for adding more members to the cabinet. The decision is likely to influence the strategic direction and management of the conflict going forward.
Story Number 7
CANDACE OWENS’ PODCAST RANKING IN THE CHARTS ALONGSIDE JOE ROGAN AND TUCKER CARLSON
Candace Owens’ recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast has gone viral, with Owens posting a message on social media stating, “The world is changing—the old system is failing. Be encouraged.” This message has resonated widely, gaining significant attention and shares online. Owens is known for her role as the communications director for Turning Point USA and her outspoken conservative views, which she discussed during the podcast episode.
Story Number 8
JENNIFER LOPEZ ACCUSED OF HAVING A ‘LOVE ADDICTION’ THAT HAS STRAINED MARRIAGE TO BEN AFFLECK
Jennifer Lopez is facing allegations of having a “love addiction,” which is reportedly causing issues in her marriage with Ben Affleck. According to various reports, this alleged addiction is contributing to the couple heading towards divorce. The term “love addiction” refers to an excessive or obsessive focus on romantic relationships, which in Lopez’s case, is said to have negatively impacted her marriage with Affleck. This revelation has stirred up significant media attention and public discussion.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON JUNE 18:
Paul McCartney (82)
Carol Kane (72)
Blake Shelton (48)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1873: Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election.
1928: Aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean. She was a passenger; Wilmer Stutz was pilot and Lou Gordon was mechanic.
1983: Astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.
WORD OF THE DAY: smorgasbord [ smawr-guhs-bawrd, -bohrdor, often, shmawr- ]
a buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, etc.
The wedding reception featured a lavish smorgasbord that included everything from seafood to freshly carved meats and an assortment of fine cheeses.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Patient, Diplomatic, And Tolerant.
Enhanced Relationships: Being patient, diplomatic, and tolerant can significantly improve interpersonal relationships by fostering understanding and respect, reducing conflicts, and enhancing communication.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Cheesemakers Day
Cheesemakers Day is celebrated on June 18 every year as a way to recognize the craft of cheesemaking and the people who bring us all the varieties of cheeses.
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