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Today’s Rundown:
- ERNESTO BECOMES HURRICANE AFTER LEAVING 728,000 WITHOUT POWER IN PUERTO RICO: Ernesto is now moving toward Bermuda after its impact on Puerto Rico.
- WHO DECLARES MPOX A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AS NEWER STRAIN SPREADS IN AFRICA: This declaration comes as more than 14,000 cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) alone, with the virus spreading to neighboring countries.
- THE FUGEES’ PRAS SLAMS LAURYN HILL ON NEW TRACK FOR ABRUPTLY CANCELING THEIR TOUR: This track highlights the tensions within the group, particularly surrounding the reasons for the canceled tour, which Lauryn Hill previously attributed to media sensationalism affecting ticket sales.
- CHIEFS STAR CHRIS JONES OFFERS TO PAY $1.5 MILLION TO FREE ILLINOIS SCHOOL WORKER SENTENCED TO 9 YEARS FOR STEALING CHICKEN WINGS: Jones’s gesture has sparked discussions about the severity of the punishment and the broader implications of the case.
- KAITLAN COLLINS STUNNED BY ‘LATE SHOW’ AUDIENCE LAUGHTER WHEN COLBERT CALLS CNN ‘OBJECTIVE’: The audience’s reaction seemed to suggest skepticism about CNN’s objectivity, which caught Collins off guard, prompting her to ask if that was supposed to be a joke.
- BARACK OBAMA IS BUMPIN’ CHARLI XCX (PLUS SHABOOZEY, BILLIE EILISH, AND MORE): The playlist has become an annual tradition, showcasing Obama’s diverse musical tastes and often sparking conversation about his selections.
- AFTER OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ‘SQUAD’ LOST THEIR PRIMARIES, REP. ILHAN OMAR MANAGES TO HOLD ON: Omar’s campaign against her primary opponent, former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, was marked by contentious debates over her stance on issues such as Israel and Gaza.
- OLDER ADULTS DO NOT BENEFIT FROM MODERATE DRINKING, LARGE STUDY FINDS: These findings challenge previous beliefs that moderate alcohol consumption might have protective effects, instead emphasizing that the risks may outweigh the potential benefits for this demographic.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 15:
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WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1939: The MGM musical The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
1969: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York.
1998: Bill Clinton confessed to Hilary about the Monica Lewinsky affair.
WORD OF THE DAY: keen [ keen ]
finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily
The artisan’s keen tools crafted delicate designs in the wood, showcasing his skill.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Confident In My Unique Talents And Abilities.
Improves Presentation Skills: Believing in your unique talents and abilities can enhance your confidence, particularly in high-pressure situations like presenting a plan, leading to improved performance and effectiveness.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
The term cowboy, which is the English translation of the Spanish word for vaquero, first appeared in 1725. A vaquero was an “individual who managed cattle while on horseback.” The word derives from “vaca,” which means “cow. Today, cowboys tend cattle on ranches. Historically, they herded and drove cattle in the West and South, and their role has since become one of legend, being romanticized in Wild West shows, and then in song and film.
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