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Today’s Rundown:
- 3 NEWLY FREED AMERICANS ARE BACK ON US SOIL AFTER A LANDMARK PRISONER EXCHANGE WITH RUSSIA: The swap involved the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, both of whom were considered wrongfully detained by the U.S.
- BOMB SMUGGLED INTO IRAN GUESTHOUSE MONTHS AGO KILLED HAMAS LEADER: Details on how the bomb was smuggled and why it remained undetected for so long are still emerging, with investigations ongoing to identify those responsible and prevent future occurrences.
- STUBHUB TRICKS CONSUMERS INTO OVERPAYING FOR TICKETS, PROSECUTORS ALLEGE: The lawsuit alleges that StubHub’s pricing practices are deceptive, involving hidden fees that are not disclosed until late in the purchasing process.
- GEN X, MILLENNIALS FACE HIGHER RISK OF 17 CANCERS THAN OLDER GENERATIONS: Factors contributing to this trend include obesity, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures.
- DON LEMON SUES ELON MUSK AND X OVER ABRUPT END TO CONTENT DEAL: The complaint, submitted to the Superior Court in San Francisco, alleges that Musk canceled Lemon’s contract through a text message sent to Lemon’s agent, which read, “contract is canceled.”
- CARDI B FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM OFFSET, POSTS SHE’S PREGNANT WITH THEIR THIRD CHILD ON INSTAGRAM: The couple, who married in a secret ceremony in 2017, have had a tumultuous relationship marked by multiple breakups and public reconciliations.
- BRITNEY SPEARS BIOPIC IN THE WORKS AT UNIVERSAL: No release date has been announced yet, and further details about the cast and storyline are still under wraps.
- KEANU REEVES AND ALEX WINTER SET ‘BILL & TED’ REUNION ON BROADWAY WITH ‘WAITING FOR GODOT’: Directed by a yet-to-be-announced theater veteran, the play will offer a fresh take on Samuel Beckett’s classic, combining the actors’ unique chemistry with the existential themes of the play.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 2:
Butch Patrick (71)
Victoria Jackson (65)
Kevin Smith (54)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1876: Jack McCall shot Wild Bill Hickok in the back as he played poker at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Hickok held black aces and eights, which became known as the “dead man’s hand.” McCall was hanged.
1934: Adolf Hitler became Führer of Germany.
1990: On orders of President Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi army invaded Kuwait. This led to the 100-hour war against Iraq, Operation Desert Storm.
WORD OF THE DAY: jingoism [ jing-goh-iz-uhm ]
extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy
The politician’s speech was criticized for its jingoism, appealing to national pride at the expense of international cooperation.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I’ll Surround Myself With Positive People Who Will Help Bring Out The Best In Me.
Boosts Mental Health: Surrounding yourself with positive people can significantly improve your mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. A positive environment encourages a healthier mindset and emotional well-being.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELBRATE: Ice Cream Sandwich Day
On August 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day encourages us to cool off with one of our favorite frozen treats. Whether it’s vanilla, strawberry or Neopolitan between two chocolate wafers, the dessert sure will hit the spot on a hot summer day. The original ice cream sandwich sold for a penny in 1900 from a pushcart in the Bowery neighborhood of New York. Newspapers never identified the name of the vendor in articles that appeared across the country. However, the ice cream sandwiched between milk biscuits became a hit. Soon, pushcarts popped up around the city and country during the summer months selling the portable treats. Early pictures show beachgoers at Atlantic City getting their ice cream sandwiches for 1¢ each.
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