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Today’s Rundown:
- RICHARD SIMMONS DIED FROM ACCIDENTAL BLUNT TRAUMATIC INJURIES, MEDICAL EXAMINER SAYS: His death occurred on July 13, 2024, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday.
- JEROME POWELL SAYS ‘TIME HAS COME’ TO LOWER INTEREST RATES, NO HINT ON SIZE OF RATE CUT: However, he also emphasized the importance of balancing rate increases with the potential impact on economic growth.
- FRENCH AUTHORITIES ARREST TELEGRAM CEO PAVEL DUROV AT A PARIS AIRPORT, FRENCH MEDIA REPORT: The arrest took place as part of an ongoing investigation, though details about the specific charges or reasons for the detention have not been fully disclosed.
- DOJ ALLEGES REALPAGE, LANDLORDS COORDINATED TO RAISE MILLIONS OF RENTS: The lawsuit claims that RealPage’s use of algorithms and data analytics allowed landlords to coordinate and increase rents artificially.
- SUBWAY ANNOUNCES A NEW PRICE FOR FOOTLONGS AS IT ENTERS THE VALUE MENU WARS: Subway’s updated pricing is part of a broader effort to remain competitive in the fast-food industry, especially as the chain expands into new markets and refines its menu offerings.
- NEPAL LIFTS ITS BAN ON TIKTOK IMPOSED FOR DISRUPTING SOCIAL HARMONY: The ban had been enacted as the government sought to address the negative impact that certain content on the app was having on societal peace and order.
- COMPUTER EXECUTIVE, 66, WITH BLADDER AILMENT SUES FOR $1.5M AFTER BEING FIRED FOR PEEING IN TIMES SQUARE HOTEL LOBBY: The lawsuit alleges that the company did not take his condition into account and acted unfairly in dismissing him.
- COLORADO WON’T TAKE QUESTIONS FROM JOURNALIST WHO WAS CRITICAL OF DEION SANDERS: Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler raised concerns about Sanders’ leadership style and the direction he is taking the Colorado football program.
- JUSTIN AND HAILEY BIEBER WELCOME A BABY BOY, JACK BLUES: The musician, 30, and his model-entrepreneur wife, 27, have welcomed their first baby together.
- CHERYL HINES BRUTALLY TROLLED AFTER RFK JR. ENDORSES TRUMP: The trolling reflects the polarizing nature of political endorsements, particularly when high-profile figures like RFK Jr. align themselves with controversial leaders.
WATCH TODAY’S VIDEO HERE:
ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 26:
Macaulay Culkin (44)
Chris Pine (44)
Keke Palmer (31)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1961: The International Hockey Hall of Fame opened in Toronto.
1974: Aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh died at age 72.
2003: Investigators concluded that NASA’s overconfident management and inattention to safety doomed the space shuttle Columbia as much as damage to the craft did.
WORD OF THE DAY: dwell [ dwel ]
think moodily or anxiously about something
After the argument, she couldn’t help but dwell on the harsh words that were exchanged.
DAILY AFFIRMATION: My Efforts Are Being Supported By The Universe; My Dreams Manifest Into Reality Before My Eyes.
Attracts Success: This affirmation aligns your energy with that of the universe, potentially attracting the resources, people, and opportunities needed to turn your dreams into reality.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Dog Day
Take time to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives, and to do your bit for homeless and abused dogs the world over. From keeping us safe working for the emergency services to supporting people who are blind, deaf, or disabled, dogs do a lot for us humans, and this is an opportunity to give something back.
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