Things You Might Not Have Heard – Friday, August 9, 2024

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Today’s Rundown:

  1. TRUMP AND HARRIS AGREE TO DEBATE ON ABC ON SEPTEMBER 10, NETWORK SAYS: This debate marks the first head-to-head meeting between the two since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. 
  2. ‘SQUAD’ REP. CORI BUSH LOSES PRIMARY TO WESLEY BELL IN RACE IMPACTED BY HER STANCE ON GAZA WAR: Despite her national profile, Bush was unable to overcome the opposition from these groups and the local political establishment, leading to her defeat.
  3. LAURYN HILL SAYS THE FUGEES REUNION TOUR WAS CANCELED DUE TO LOW SALES, BLAMES THE “SENSATIONALISM” AROUND HER PREVIOUS CANCELED SHOWS: The tour, which was set to feature Hill along with her Fugees bandmates Wyclef Jean and Pras, had been highly anticipated but failed to generate the expected demand.
  4. STEVE MARTIN TURNS DOWN TIM WALZ IMPERSONATION ROLE ON ‘SNL,’ DASHING INTERNET’S CASTING HOPES: Maya Rudolph is set to reprise her role as Vice President Kamala Harris when the show returns for its new season, and the search for someone to portray Tim Walz continues.
  5. 5-YEAR-OLD BOY WITH AUTISM RESCUED FROM POND AFTER ESCAPING FROM HOME: The quick actions of the deputy ensured the child’s safety, highlighting the critical role of first responders in such emergencies.
  6. ‘BLUEY’ COINS WORTH $400,000 STOLEN BY AUSTRALIAN WAREHOUSE WORKER: The stolen coins, which were intended to celebrate the popular Australian children’s show “Bluey,” have an estimated value of $393,000 in U.S. dollars.
  7. MORTGAGE RATES PLUNGE TO LOWEST LEVEL IN OVER A YEAR: This decline comes amidst ongoing economic concerns, including fears of a potential recession, leading to uncertainty about whether this is an ideal time to buy a house.
  8. MORE THAN 1 BILLION BIRDS DIE EACH YEAR AFTER BUILDING CRASHES, STUDY FINDS: This is a significant environmental issue, as these collisions contribute to the decline of bird populations across North America and globally.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 9:

Kurtis Blow (65)

Deion Sanders (57)

Chris Cuomo (54)

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:

1936: At the Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal, becoming the first American to win four medals in one Olympic Games.

1995: While undergoing drug rehab, Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia died of a heart attack at age 53.

2012: Usain Bolt became the first person to win the 100 meter and 200 meter sprint in back to back Olympics.

WORD OF THE DAY: mellifluous [ muh-lif-loo-uhs ]

sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

Her mellifluous voice captivated everyone in the audience, holding them in a spellbound silence.

DAILY AFFIRMATION: Challenges Help Me Grow And Become Better.

Reduces Negative Thoughts: Recognizing challenges as growth opportunities can significantly reduce negative thoughts, allowing you to view difficulties with a more positive outlook and become more aware of your patterns and feelings.

PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Rice Pudding Day

A variety of recipes exist for rice pudding. All of them include cooked rice as the base ingredient and combine a milk (such as cow’s, coconut, evaporated, or cream) with bread. Sugar, molasses, or honey gives the pudding a sweet taste along with other flavors such as vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Eggs hold the dish together, and butter gives it a rich, creamy consistency. 

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