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Today’s Rundown:
- PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE LAUNCH PARENTS’ NETWORK TO ADDRESS THE DANGERS OF ONLINE HARM: Through their Archewell Foundation, they have partnered with various organizations to create the Parents Network, a platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers in managing their children’s online experiences.
- TIKTOK AGREES TO WITHDRAW REWARDS FEATURE AFTER EU RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT POTENTIAL ONLINE ADDICTION: TikTok has introduced features aimed at managing screen time, increasing parental controls, and improving the reporting of harmful content.
- GOOGLE VIOLATED ANTITRUST LAWS TO MAINTAIN DOMINANCE OVER ONLINE SEARCH, JUDGE SAYS: The ruling comes as part of a broader investigation into Google’s business practices and could lead to significant changes in how the company operates and is regulated.
- FRONTIER AIRLINES PILOT ARRESTED IN HOUSTON, FLIGHT CANCELED: Authorities detained the pilot before the scheduled flight, causing a delay and prompting the airline to arrange for another pilot to take over the flight.
- CHIEFS MAKE HARRISON BUTKER NFL’S HIGHEST-PAID KICKER: The Chiefs’ decision to extend Butker’s contract with a lucrative deal underscores their confidence in his abilities and importance to the team’s success
- JUDGE ORDERS JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO RETURN HELMET, SPEAR TO ‘QANON SHAMAN’: These items, belonging to Jacob Chansley, were confiscated following his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- SEN. TIM SCOTT MARRIES MINDY NOCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA CEREMONY: The wedding was attended by close family and friends, marking a significant personal milestone for the senator.
- 11 OPERATOR CALMLY WALKS EXPECTANT MOM THROUGH A SURPRISE AT-HOME DELIVERY: The dispatcher calmly instructed her throughout the delivery process, ensuring the mother and baby were safe until paramedics arrived.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 6:
Michelle Yeoh (62)
M. Night Shyamalan (54)
Soleil Moon Frye (48)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1991: The World Wide Web was born. The development of global internet access and linking was announced by two innovators at the Cern Laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1993, there were just 130 sites on the web.
1998: Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky spent 8½ hours testifying before a grand jury about her relationship with President Bill Clinton.
2015: Jon Stewart hosted The Daily Show for the last time.
WORD OF THE DAY: maraud [ muh-rawd ]
raid and rove in search of plunder
In the aftermath of the war, many soldiers turned to maraud in search of food and valuables amidst the chaos.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Choose To See The Good In The People Around Me.
Improves Relationships: Focusing on the positive aspects of those around you fosters appreciation and respect, leading to stronger and more meaningful relationships.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Farmworker Appreciation Day
Farmworker Appreciation Day celebrated on August 6th, recognizes the hardworking individuals in the agricultural sector. It’s a day filled with gratitude for those who work tirelessly to ensure our tables are never without fresh produce. The significance of this day stems from acknowledging the immense contributions farmworkers make to society and the economy, and it offers a moment to reflect on their critical role in food production.
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