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Today’s Rundown:
- CHURCH OF ENGLAND DROPPING WORD ‘CHURCH’ TO BE MORE ‘MODERN’: The move has sparked debate, with some viewing it as a necessary evolution to stay connected with contemporary society, while others see it as a concerning shift away from traditional values.
- NEW CBS NEWS POLL SHOWS GENDER GAP, ENTHUSIASM, ECONOMY MAKE FOR TIGHT HARRIS-TRUMP RACE ON DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION EVE: As the Democratic National Convention approaches, Harris is gaining momentum, particularly among younger voters, Black voters, and women, which may help solidify her position heading into the election.
- SIMONE BILES WEARS PACKERS JACKET TO CHEER ON HUSBAND AT BEARS GAME: Biles was seen wearing a jacket that featured the logo of the Green Bay Packers, a rival team of the Bears.
- ‘BANKSY WOZ ERE.’ LONDON ZOO IS THE LATEST TO REMOVE STREET ARTIST’S ANIMAL MURAL FOR PROTECTION: The artwork, part of a series that humorously portrays animals escaping from their enclosures, featured a gorilla holding up the zoo’s entrance gate.
- ‘ALIEN: ROMULUS’ WINS BUSY BOX OFFICE WEEKEND WITH $41.5M OPENING, $108M GLOBALLY: The film, directed by Fede Alvarez and set between the events of the original “Alien” (1979) and “Aliens” (1986), features a young cast and an R-rating, which likely helped draw in both longtime fans of the franchise and new viewers.
- PERSON WHO BOUGHT KEVIN SPACEY’S MANSION FOR $3.24 MILLION SAYS THE ACTOR IS REFUSING TO LEAVE: The buyer, who purchased the property, claims that Spacey is demanding six months of free living before he moves out.
- MASSIVE DATA BREACH THAT INCLUDES SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS MAY BE EVEN WORSE THAN SUSPECTED: A significant data breach occurred in which a hacking group called USDoD claimed to have stolen personal records of 2.9 billion people from the National Public Data system.
- KEITH URBAN PLAYS FREE POP-UP CONCERT OUTSIDE A BUC-EE’S STORE IN ALABAMA: The spontaneous event drew a crowd, and Urban shared that the idea to perform there came after he visited the store and thought it would be a fun location for a concert.
- CHECHEN WARLORD INVITES MUSK TO RUSSIA AFTER HE’S FILMED DRIVING MACHINE-GUN MOUNTED CYBERTRUCK: This event has drawn significant attention, both for the unique use of the Cybertruck and for the implications of such an invitation from a controversial figure like Kadyrov.
- NBA 2K25 RATINGS SAY EVERYTHING ABOUT DRAFT CLASS AS BRONNY JAMES DISCOVERS FATE: Bronny James has been rated a 68 overall in NBA 2K25, which is on the lower end of the spectrum for rookies in this year’s class.
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 19:
Bill Clinton (78)
John Stamos (61)
Kyra Sedgwick (59)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
2004: Internet search engine Google went public.
2020: Apple became the First US company to be valued at $2 trillion, just two years after it reached a $1 trillion valuation.
2022: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck wed yet again. One month after their surprise Las Vegas nuptials, the couple held a full weekend bash at the actor’s estate in Riceboro, Georgia.
WORD OF THE DAY: squeamish [ skwee-mish ]
easily disturbed or disgusted by unpleasant things
My friend is so squeamish that she can’t even watch a movie with a simple surgery scene without feeling faint.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: My Life Is Filled With Joy And Abundance.
Reduces Negative Thoughts: Repeating the affirmation “My life is filled with joy and abundance” can significantly reduce negative thoughts by shifting focus towards the positive aspects of your life, promoting a more optimistic outlook.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Potato Day
Potatoes have been a popular food for centuries so it’s about time we recognize this versatile and ap-peeling favorite. Mashed, smashed, chipped, or covered in cheese, potatoes can be eaten with just about every meal — or as a meal! — making these starchy veggies a delicious and easy way to get iron, potassium and vitamin c. The puns are just baked right in! Now just fry and stop us from telling you the whole scoop on what makes National Potato Day so …spudtacular.
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