Kamala Harris, Ron DeSantis, Barbara Eden & More - 8/23/2024

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Today's Rundown:
Harris summons Americans to reject political divisions, warns of consequences posed by a Trump win
https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-kamala-harris-807cf9d4a609a18ceaa9eee9c9422af5
   
Stevie Wonder's DNC performance leaves viewers confused due to teleprompter controversy
https://www.the-express.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/146574/stevie-wonder-performance-Democratic-National-Convention/amp
 
Russia opens criminal investigation into CNN correspondent for reporting in Ukrainian-occupied Russia
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/22/europe/russia-cnn-paton-walsh-investigation-intl/index.html
  
Body of California Woman Found in Cold Storage 1 Year After Hospital Said She Checked Out
https://www.yahoo.com/news/body-calif-woman-found-cold-144114634.html
Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks
https://apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-state-parks-golf-pickleball-development-f6f1e129cdd316207eeabc90edf2aad6
   
New Study Suggests "Doom Scrolling" Through Short-Form Videos Causes More Boredom And Less Satisfaction
https://earlygame.com/news/entertainment/new-study-reveals-scrolling-short-videos-can-cause-boredom-and-lower-satisfaction
French actor Gerard Depardieu should face trial over rape allegations, prosecutors say
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/08/22/gerard-depardieu-trial-rape-assault-request/74903783007/?tbref=hp
One half of gay penguin 'power couple' dies, and his partner Magic leads tribute song
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/gay-penguin-sphen-dies-magic-mourns-song-sydney-aquarium-rcna167723
 
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ONE DAY OLDER ON August 23:
Barbara Eden (93)
Shelley Long (75)
Rick Springfield (75)
  
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1784: Eastern Tennessee declared itself an independent state under the name of Franklin. The step was rejected by the United States Congress one year later.
2000: Richard Hatch was the first winner of the TV show Survivor.
2012: Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, announced he would not contest the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s charges of doping, a result of which would include being stripped of all of his Tour de France victories.
  
WORD OF THE DAY: gale [ geyl ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gale
a very strong wind
The sailors braced themselves as the gale roared across the open sea, threatening to overturn their vessel.
    
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am A Creator Of My Own Destiny.
Reinforces Self-Belief: Affirming that you are the creator of your own destiny strengthens your belief in your ability to shape your future. This enhanced self-belief helps combat negative thoughts and fosters a positive self-image, leading to improved self-esteem and confidence.
https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WQBWD1QLPY95&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NRYOXILA_fPs_fuXcyiwODc6ZLTRzYtg7HkX2KxYA70.NatQgGVyJVt3ySzvXdHtT8q-IUGRsteKym8W5ZZ27dM&dib_tag=se&keywords=100+affirmations+payne&qid=1724015654&sprefix=100+affirmations+payne%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1
  
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Cuban Sandwich Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-cuban-sandwich-day-august-23
While the Cubano traditionally consists of ham, roast...