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Today's Rundown:
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
https://apnews.com/article/harris-dnc-convention-obama-project-2025-490981a504638749cf2c18848506c74b
  
Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck, No Prenup
https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/20/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-file-divorce/
Oklahoma State football helmets to have QR codes for fans linking to NIL donation page
https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-state-football-helmets-to-have-qr-codes-for-fans-linking-to-nil-donation-page-185217314.html
 
Star Wars: The Acolyte Canceled After One Season
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/star-wars-the-acolyte-canceled-no-season-two/?utm_source=smartnews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=SmartNews%20Feed
  
Chappell Roan slams abuse and harassment from fans in TikTok video
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/08/20/chappell-roan-stalker-comments-harassment-abuse-tiktok/74869228007/?tbref=hp
  
UPS driver suffering from heat exhaustion 'passed out,' got into crash, Teamsters say
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/20/ups-driver-passed-out-texas-crash-heat-exhaustion-teamsters/74869224007/?tbref=hp
  
Judge Gives Mike Lindell Ultimatum In $5 Million 'Prove Me Wrong' Case
https://www.newsweek.com/mike-lindell-federal-court-minnesota-election-challenge-5-million-prove-me-wrong-1941734
   
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh Granted Name Change, Will Go by Shiloh Jolie
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-brad-pitts-daughter-185928560.html
 
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ONE DAY OLDER ON August 21:
Kelis (45)
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (43)
Usain Bolt (38)
 
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1858: The first of seven debates between U.S. Senate candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas was held in Ottawa, Illinois.
1912: Arthur Eldred became the first Eagle Scout, by earning 10 badges of his choice and 11 specific badges.
1959: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union.
 
WORD OF THE DAY: multitude [ muhl-ti-tood, -tyood ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/multitude
a large indefinite number
The library was home to a multitude of books, offering endless knowledge and adventure to those who sought it.
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Focused, Persistent, And Will Never Give Up.
Enhances Skills: Affirming your focus and persistence can lead to significant improvements in your abilities. A dedicated mindset encourages continuous learning and skill enhancement, making you more adept in your personal and professional endeavors.
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: Sweet Tea Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-iced-tea-day-june-10#:~:text=June%2010%20is%20National%20Iced,random%20information%20about%20iced%20tea.
Iced tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, following water. The oldest tea remains date to around 453BC. Archeologists from Shandong University and the University of Science and Technology found 2,400 year old tea remains in a royal tomb in the Shandong province.