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Today's Rundown:
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1
https://apnews.com/article/biden-hillary-clinton-jesse-jackson-covid-takeaways-dcb94aad3450d69c9ce1c25b9699f737
 
Halle Berry Seeks Sole Legal Custody of Son Maceo, Says Olivier Martinez 'Refuses to Co-Parent' in 'Child-Centered Way'
https://people.com/halle-berry-seeks-sole-legal-custody-of-son-maceo-from-olivier-martinez-8697075
   
Mike Tyson feels good after a health scare and ready for his rescheduled bout with Jake Paul
https://apnews.com/article/tyson-paul-boxing-d20b0a1a397758d7586f270244461985
    
Aces coach Becky Hammon says Dearica Hamby's mistreatment allegations 'didn't happen'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/08/19/becky-hammon-denies-dearica-hamby-allegations/74857470007/
  
Intelligence groups say Iran behind hacking attempts in Biden-Harris and Trump campaign
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/19/fbi-concludes-iran-hacking-attempt-trump/74866004007/
   
George Santos reaches plea deal, pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/george-santos-guilty-plea-deal/
 
Boxer Imane Khelif shows off new ‘makeover’ after Olympic gender row
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/boxer-imane-khelif-shows-off-173741258.html
  
Phil Donahue, Legendary Daytime Talk Show Host, Dies at 88
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/phil-donahue-legendary-daytime-talk-131902675.html
 
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 20:
Al Roker (70)
Ke Huy Quan (53)
Demi Lovato (32)
 
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1866: President Andrew Johnson formally declared the U.S. Civil War over.
1969: All four Beatles were together in the recording studio for the final time as they finished the album Abbey Road.
2020: Kamala Harris accepted her nomination for vice-president, becoming the first US woman of color on a major-party ticket.
  
WORD OF THE DAY: ruse [ rooz ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/ruse
a trick, stratagem, or artifice
The spy used a clever ruse to gain access to the classified documents, pretending to be a maintenance worker.
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: Every Day Brings New Opportunities And Experiences.
Enhances Positivity and Optimism: Acknowledging that each day is filled with new opportunities and experiences reinforces a positive outlook, making you more open to recognizing and embracing these chances as they arise, leading to a more optimistic view of life.
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: Bacon Lover’s Day
https://nationaltoday.com/national-bacon-lovers-day/#:~:text=It's%20National%20Bacon%20Lovers%20Day,served%20with%20anything%20at%20hand.
It’s National Bacon Lovers Day on August 20. Arguably our favorite in-office holiday, no smell on Earth is as attractive as the thin-sliced bacon sizzling in a pan and served with anything at hand. Bacon is the hero of every meal it’s incorporated into. No wonder it’s been such a massive part of western cuisine since 1500 B.C. This means, for thousands of years, we have relished the sweet-savory smell of bacon frying, and the chewy taste too. One could argue that it’s now coded into our D.N.A., a historic love for bacon.