Jason Sudeikis, Robin Williams, Sam J. Jones & More - 8/12/2024

Things You Might Not Have Heard

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Today's Rundown:
Uvalde officials release 911 call and records trove related to shooting at Robb Elementary School
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uvalde-school-shooting-officials-release-911-call-records-robb-elementary-school/
Battles rage in Russia as Kremlin struggles to repel surprise Ukraine incursion
https://www.yahoo.com/news/battles-rage-russia-kremlin-struggles-141252603.html
Two Alabama high school football coaches resign after staff is caught thrusting hips in players’ faces, ripping off helmets during practice
https://nypost.com/2024/08/09/us-news/hoover-alabama-high-school-football-coaches/?utm_source=smartnews&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral
A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games dies during a swimming event at a Texas lake
https://apnews.com/article/crossfit-competition-death-texas-lake-74b2aaac5962ce35dc40a3838a9a4076
Ted Lasso Creator Says They're Waiting on Jason Sudeikis' 'Decision' About Season 4
https://people.com/ted-lasso-creator-says-they-are-waiting-on-jason-sudeikis-decision-about-season-4-8692847
The ‘Borderlands’ Movie Debuts With A 0% On Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.mensjournal.com/streaming/borderlands-debuts-at-0-on-rotten-tomatoes0
Disney Announces a Villains Land, Monsters Inc. Land, Ride Based on Encanto Plus More Updates for Walt Disney World
https://people.com/disney-announces-a-monsters-inc-land-new-rides-at-walt-disney-world-8693558
Drake Slapped With Copyright Strike After Dropping Unreleased Music
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/832760-drake-slapped-copyright-strike-after-dropping-unreleased-music-hip-hop-news
Travis Scott is arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard
https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-travis-scott-arrest-paris-45fdd7021da672161a568b7f7544e1e7
Robin Williams' Daughter Zelda Refutes Viral Post Claiming Her Father Had a Pet Monkey
https://people.com/robin-williams-daughter-zelda-refutes-post-claiming-he-had-a-pet-monkey-8693670
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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 ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bumbershoot
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.
https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EETIICRH9WKL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fTzmfgWDkLbB298QSG1XHw.XNema1TWDSl7tirdaNi6vv-LBlJA9T-P0y-UeCE2MN8&dib_tag=se&keywords=100+affirmation+payne&qid=1722807450&sprefix=110+affirmation+payne%2Caps%2C1345&sr=8-1
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Julienne Fries Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-julienne-fries-day-august-12
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.