Pumpkin Spice, “Hawk Tuah” Girl, Maureen McCormick & More - 8/5/2024

Today's Sponsor: Robinhood
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Today's Rundown:
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez's Alleged Divorce Papers Suggest They Have No Plans for a Messy Split
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopezs-alleged-174628129.html
      
UK leader Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads
https://apnews.com/article/uk-protests-far-right-children-stabbed-police-2de808d796f81f719950acb4ea6f0af5
   
Wesley Snipes Nabs Guinness World Records with Blade Reappearance
https://gizmodo.com/wesley-snipes-blade-deadpool-3-world-record-2000482467
   
Simone Biles not ruling out 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/simone-biles-not-ruling-2028-olympic-games-los-angeles-never-say-never-rcna165010
  
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation as teachers say it helps students’ mental health
https://apnews.com/article/back-to-school-mental-health-mindfulness-5f73bbd3324ad4e9e9723b5c49fa1616
 
Walgreens and CVS tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges
https://apnews.com/article/cvs-walgreens-mini-drugstores-clinics-a62ee2422fb8178975b514e5b618ebe1
 
Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu — in August
https://nypost.com/2024/08/02/lifestyle/pumpkin-spice-is-already-on-the-menu-in-august/
‘SNL’ star Punkie Johnson says she’s leaving show after 4 seasons during NYC comedy gig
https://nypost.com/2024/08/02/entertainment/snl-castmember-punkie-johnson-says-shes-leaving-during-comedy-show-ahead-of-50th-season/
 
Haliey Welch Files For Several Head-Scratching Trademarks After “Hawk Tuah” Fame
https://www.totalprosports.com/general/haliey-welch-files-for-several-head-scratching-trademarks-after-hawk-tuah-fame/
  
RFK Jr. admits putting dead bear cub and old bicycle in New York City's Central Park nearly 10 years ago
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-admits-dead-bear-cub-old-bicycle-central-park-10-years-ago/
   
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 5:
Maureen McCormick (68)
James Gunn (58)
Jesse Williams (43)
   
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
2009: A study revealed that the French spend more time at the table and in bed than other nations.
2013: The Washington Post was purchased by Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos.
2023: A brawl erupted at the riverfront dock in Montgomery, Alabama, after a dispute over a dockside parking spot between the co-captain of the Harriott II riverboat and the occupants of a private boat. The altercation, which had racial undertones and involved multiple people, gained significant media attention and led to several arrests and charges.
  
WORD OF THE DAY: requisite [ rek-wuh-zit ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/requisite    
required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc    
The requisite qualifications for this job include both a degree in marketing and experience in digital advertising.
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: Every Day, I Grow Stronger And More Resilient.
Positive Mindset Reinforcement: This affirmation encourages a positive outlook, reinforcing the belief that challenges contribute to personal strength and resilience, making you more optimistic and proactive in facing life's challenges.