TODAY’S VIDEO | TODAY’S AUDIO | SUBSCRIBE | BUY ME A COFFEE
Today’s Sponsor: Ground News
Today’s Rundown:
- MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER DIES AT 54 AFTER ACCIDENTAL DROWNING: Actor Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically died at 54 after drowning off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20. Officials reported he was caught in a strong current at Cocles Beach in Limón Province and was pulled out to sea, later confirmed dead from asphyxia. Warner earned acclaim with an Emmy nomination in 1986 and stayed active in TV, film, voice work, and music, including a Grammy win. Fans and colleagues are mourning his unexpected passing.
- TRUMP THREATENS TO BLOCK COMMANDERS’ STADIUM DEAL WITHOUT RETURNING “REDSKINS” NAME: Former President Trump warned he would stall the Washington Commanders’ proposed $3.7 billion stadium project unless they revert to their old “Redskins” name. He shared this ultimatum on Truth Social, also urging the Cleveland Guardians to drop their current name. The name change debate has reignited tensions over cultural sensitivity versus tradition, and Trump implied Native American support for his stance—though the team and many critics disagree.
- HARVARD SEEKS TO RECOVER ~$2.5 BILLION IN FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING: Harvard University is urging a federal judge to restore approximately $2.2–2.6 billion in federal research grants that were frozen by the Trump administration due to alleged bias. During Monday’s court session, Judge Burroughs questioned the administration’s evidence and process, calling its methods “mind‑boggling” and lacking documentation. Legal experts suggest Harvard has a strong case but note it may still reach the Supreme Court. Trump has criticized the judge and threatened to continue targeting elite universities.
- PENTAGON ORDERS 700 MARINES TO WITHDRAW FROM LOS ANGELES: The Pentagon has directed roughly 700 active-duty Marines, deployed to Los Angeles in early June during immigration-related protests, to return to their home bases. This comes after local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, criticized the deployment as unnecessary and unconstitutional. While half of the National Guard troops have already departed, active-duty troops had primarily guarded federal buildings. The withdrawal reflects a scaling-back of federal forces following a month of heightened tensions.
- JONATHAN CAPEHART EXITS WASHINGTON POST AMID BEZOS-LED EDITORIAL SHAKEUP: Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist Jonathan Capehart is leaving The Washington Post after accepting a buyout amid owner Jeff Bezos’s sweeping overhaul of the opinion section. His departure adds to a growing exodus of high-profile contributors, including several notable names, as the newspaper shifts its editorial stance. Capehart leaves after nearly two decades, during which he also hosted on MSNBC and appeared on PBS NewsHour.
- JOSH JOHNSON JOINS THE DAILY SHOW HOST ROTATION: Comedian Josh Johnson will begin hosting The Daily Show Tuesday through Thursday starting July 22, as the late-night show adjusts its lineup amid its Paramount-related uncertainty. Jon Stewart continues his Monday episodes, while rotation hosts like Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, and Michael Kosta fill out the rest. Johnson, a former writer for The Daily Show and Tonight Show, was named New York’s Funniest Stand-Up in 2018 and has toured with Trevor Noah. Fans have responded positively to his debut.
- JIMMY BUFFETT’S WIDOW SUES ADVISOR OVER $275 M TRUST DISPUTE: Jane Buffett, widow of singer Jimmy Buffett, has filed legal action against the trust’s co-trustee, financial advisor Richard Mozenter. She accuses him of “repeatedly” breaching his fiduciary duty, failing to provide basic trust information and charging “unreasonable fees.” Jane requested his removal, stating her lawyers had issued a petition if he didn’t resign by early June. The dispute concerns control over the late singer’s $275 million estate.
- COSTCO SWITCHES FROM PEPSI TO COCA‑COLA AT FOOD COURTS: Costco has officially begun replacing Pepsi with Coca‑Cola products across its food courts in early July, with plans to complete the switch by fall at all locations. The change affects roughly 908 global warehouses, including about 625 in the U.S. Customers have spotted Coca‑Cola signage at food court counters, prompting excitement on social media. The move follows Costco CEO Ron Vachris’s January announcement and aligns with broader corporate strategy.
WATCH TODAY’S VIDEO HERE:
More Of The Conversation Project Can Be Found Via…
CLICK HERE TO PARTNER WITH THE CONVERSATION PROJECT
Our revenue comes from a combination of direct subscriptions from users and commissions earned by affiliate commissions from sponsors’ links and banners. Some of the links you click may be affiliate links that generate that revenue.
