Things You Might Not Have Heard – Thursday, June 20

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Today’s Rundown:

  1. TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO FORMS IN SOUTHWEST GULF, 1ST NAMED STORM OF THE HURRICANE SEASON: Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the storm approaches.
  2. NOAM CHOMSKY’S WIFE SAYS REPORTS OF FAMED LINGUIST’S DEATH ARE FALSE: This clarification comes after false reports of his death circulated, causing concern among his followers and the public.
  3. SKY-FEVER WITH ANGEL REESE, CAITLIN CLARK TOPS WNBA RATINGS: The strong viewership highlights growing interest in the WNBA and its rising stars.
  4. WISDOM ANNOUNCED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH WITH ZELDA AS PROTAGONIST: The announcement has generated excitement among fans who have long awaited a game focusing on Zelda herself.
  5. ASTRONAUTS’ RETURN DELAYED AGAIN AS BOEING AND NASA TRY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPACECRAFT ISSUES: This postponement adds to a series of delays that have affected the Starliner program, which aims to provide an alternative to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for transporting astronauts.
  6. ARIANA GRANDE CONFIRMS SHE DOES, IN FACT, ‘INTENTIONALLY’ SPEAK IN A DIFFERENT VOICE SOMETIMES: During a podcast, she explained that she alternates between higher and lower pitches depending on her singing schedule.
  7. “MYSTERIOUS” MONOLITH APPEARS IN NEVADA DESERT: The reflective structure has drawn comparisons to similar monoliths found worldwide in recent years, sparking curiosity and speculation.
  8. HOWIE MANDEL SAYS WIFE WASN’T DRUNK IN VEGAS ACCIDENT, WAS HIGH ON WEED GUMMIES: Howie shared the story humorously on “TMZ Live,” emphasizing Terry’s use of marijuana rather than excessive drinking.
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WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:

1963: The so-called “red telephone” was established between the United States and the Soviet Union following the Cuban Missile Crisis.

1967: Boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted. The Supreme Court later overturned the conviction.

1975: With its tagline “Don’t go in the water,” the Steven Spielberg-directed thriller Jaws opened in theaters.

WORD OF THE DAY: risible [ riz-uh-buhl ]

causing or capable of causing laughter; laughable; ludicrous         

The comedian’s risible antics had the entire audience doubling over with laughter.

DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Choose To Find Hopeful And Optimistic Ways To Look At This.

Enhances Problem-Solving Skills: An optimistic mindset is linked to better problem-solving abilities. By looking at situations with hope, you’re more open to creative solutions and less likely to feel stuck, enabling you to tackle challenges more effectively.

PLUS, TODAY WE CELBRATE: First Day of Summer (11:54 am ET)

In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky. This marks the astronomical start of summer in the northern half of the globe. (In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite: the June solstice marks the astronomical start of winter when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky.)

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