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Today’s Rundown:
- ARRESTS MADE IN DRUG INVESTIGATION INTO MATTHEW PERRY’S KETAMINE DEATH: Perry, the beloved “Friends” star, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54.
- GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD COULD BE HEADING BACK TO PRISON AFTER VIOLATING HER PAROLE: Gypsy was released from prison in December 2023 after serving time for her role in her mother’s death, which was heavily influenced by years of abuse under Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
- ALEX MURDAUGH COULD GET NEW SOUTH CAROLINA TRIAL AS SUPREME COURT AGREES TO TAKE UP JURY TAMPERING CASE: Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and son, has claimed that his trial was compromised due to inappropriate actions involving the jury.
- STONEHENGE’S ‘ALTAR STONE’ ORIGINALLY CAME FROM SCOTLAND AND NOT WALES, NEW RESEARCH SHOWS: The discovery sheds new light on the origins of the materials used to construct the ancient monument, further deepening the mystery surrounding Stonehenge’s construction.
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. MINOUCHE SHAFIK RESIGNS MONTHS AFTER CAMPUS PROTESTS: While the specific reasons for her resignation have not been disclosed, her departure is significant given her recent appointment to the prestigious position.
- DETROIT JUDGE WHO HAD TEEN HANDCUFFED FOR SLEEPING TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM DOCKET: The incident led to a swift internal investigation by the court, after which Judge King was reassigned to undergo training.
- ESPN FIRES ROBERT GRIFFIN III, SAM PONDER IN STUNNING NFL SHAKEUP: The decision is part of a broader restructuring at the network, although the specific reasons for their departures have not been detailed.
- GENA ROWLANDS, STAR OF ‘THE NOTEBOOK’ AND ‘A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE,’ DEAD AT 94: Her career spanned nearly seven decades, during which she appeared in more than 100 film and TV credits.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 16:
Julie Newmar (91)
Angela Bassett (66)
Madonna (66)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1977: Elvis Presley died at his Graceland mansion in Memphis of heart failure caused by abuse of prescription pain killers.
1998: A team of monster-hunters reported it had failed to find any trace of a mysterious creature thought to have inhabited Sweden’s Great Lake for 360 years. The fleet of 15 boats with researchers and divers equipped with underwater video cameras and echo equipment found no signs of the monster reportedly sighted on 150 occasions by 450 people since 1635.
2014: Continued riots in Ferguson, Missouri over the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown by a police officer resulted in the announcement of a state of emergency and a curfew by Governor Jay Nixon.
WORD OF THE DAY: kibosh [ kahy-bosh, ki-bosh ]
something that serves to stop something else
Management’s decision to cut funding put the kibosh on the entire project.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Embrace The Journey Of Becoming The Best Version Of Myself.
Boosts Confidence and Self-Image: Regularly affirming your commitment to personal growth reinforces self-belief, enhancing confidence and self-image, which are crucial for successfully navigating life’s challenges and reaching your goals.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Kool-Aid Day
Oh yeeeeeeeaaaaah! Kool-Aid Days during the second weekend of August recognizes the childhood drink that has been around since 1927. This beverage holiday is not only a contemporary celebration for some, but also a time to walk down memory lane reminiscing about the younger days of friends, hot summer days and KOOL AID! Kool Aid was invented in 1927 by Edwin Perkins and originally named “Fruit Smack.” While the product originally sold as a concentrate, shipping problems helped spark the product’s success. The expense of shipping the bottled concentrate prompted the manufacturer to switch to the powdered version we’ve all come to know and love. By the time the Great Depression hit, the price of Kool Aid was cut in half. The strategy paid off, and Kool-Aid kept its popularity through the Great Depression and beyond.
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