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Today’s Rundown:
- UVALDE OFFICIALS RELEASE 911 CALL AND RECORDS TROVE RELATED TO SHOOTING AT ROBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: These documents reveal harrowing details about the incident, including the fear and desperation of the students and teachers trapped inside the school.
- BATTLES RAGE IN RUSSIA AS KREMLIN STRUGGLES TO REPEL SURPRISE UKRAINE INCURSION: The situation has put the Russian military on the defensive, leading to intense fighting within Russia’s borders as they attempt to regain control and push back the Ukrainian forces.
- TWO ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES RESIGN AFTER STAFF IS CAUGHT THRUSTING HIPS IN PLAYERS’ FACES, RIPPING OFF HELMETS DURING PRACTICE: Videos that circulated online showed staff members engaging in inappropriate behavior, including thrusting their hips towards players’ faces and forcibly removing players’ helmets.
- A SERBIAN COMPETITOR IN THE CROSSFIT GAMES DIES DURING A SWIMMING EVENT AT A TEXAS LAKE: The incident occurred at a lake where Lazar Dukic, a 28-year-old Serbian athlete, was competing in a challenging event as part of the international competition.
- TED LASSO CREATOR SAYS THEY’RE WAITING ON JASON SUDEIKIS’ ‘DECISION’ ABOUT SEASON 4: The team behind “Ted Lasso” is ready and willing to continue, but they are waiting on Sudeikis to make the final call on the show’s continuation.
- THE ‘BORDERLANDS’ MOVIE DEBUTS WITH A 0% ON ROTTEN TOMATOES: Directed by Eli Roth, the film has been heavily criticized for its lackluster execution, failing to capture the essence of the original game.
- DISNEY ANNOUNCES A VILLAINS LAND, MONSTERS INC. LAND, RIDE BASED ON ENCANTO PLUS MORE UPDATES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD: The announcement has generated significant excitement among Disney enthusiasts, who eagerly anticipate the opportunity to explore world like of “Monsters, Inc.” in a fully immersive environment.
- DRAKE SLAPPED WITH COPYRIGHT STRIKE AFTER DROPPING UNRELEASED MUSIC: The songs, which were shared as part of a “100 Gigs” drop, caught the attention of UMG, leading to the swift removal of the tracks.
- TRAVIS SCOTT IS ARRESTED AT A PARIS HOTEL AFTER ALTERCATION WITH A SECURITY GUARD: The incident occurred while Scott was in the city for the 2024 Olympics, but he was later released without any charges.
- ROBIN WILLIAMS’ DAUGHTER ZELDA REFUTES VIRAL POST CLAIMING HER FATHER HAD A PET MONKEY: The post in question surfaced around the 10th anniversary of Robin Williams’ death, prompting Zelda to address and correct the misinformation.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 12:
Sam J. Jones (70)
Sir Mix-A-Lot (61)
Peter Krause (59)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1898: Hawaii was formally annexed to the United States.
1966: John Lennon apologized at a news conference in Chicago for remarking “the Beatles are more popular than Jesus.”
2017: Donald Trump at a press conference said “there is blame on both sides” in reference to violence in Charlottesville, provoking widespread condemnation.
WORD OF THE DAY: bumbershoot [ buhm-ber-shoot ]
an umbrella
On a drizzly afternoon, she popped open her colorful bumbershoot, turning heads as she strolled down the sidewalk.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: Today, I Will Spread Positivity And Kindness.
Improves Mood: Committing to spread positivity and kindness can significantly enhance your own mood, as engaging in acts of kindness has been shown to increase feelings of happiness and satisfaction.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Julienne Fries Day
Cut into thin, uniform matchsticks, julienne fries tend to be crispier and are often called “shoestring fries.” It’s no surprise this delicate and precise cut is a French favorite. Just look to the 1722 edition of Francois Massialot’s Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeoi for the oldest known written reference to the julienne cut.
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