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Today's Rundown:
Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-hostages-hersh-netanyahu-29496f50a9b1740bd3905035ffd23052
   
Thousands of hotel workers launch strike after talks stall with top chains
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/01/g-s1-20527/hotel-workers-strike-hyatt-hilton-marriott
   
Court reinstates murder conviction of Adnan Syed, subject of "Serial" podcast
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maryland-supreme-court-reinstates-adnan-syed-murder-conviction/
South Carolina women's basketball player Ashlyn Watkins charged with assault, kidnapping
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2024/08/31/ashlyn-watkins-charged-with-assault-kidnapping/75036050007/
 
Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets
https://apnews.com/article/oasis-reunion-tour-tickets-sale-0ae64966bcb589faafcc5dfa28dc18bf
    
Japanese government suspends plan to pay Tokyo women 600,000 to move away to get marries
https://soranews24.com/2024/08/31/japanese-government-suspends-plan-to-pay-tokyo-women-600000-to-move-away-to-get-marries/amp/
   
Elon Musk's X ordered to stop operations in Brazil
https://www.businessinsider.com/brazil-judge-orders-elon-musk-x-stop-operations-2024-8
  
Georgia puts Cornel West, Jill Stein and Claudia De la Cruz on the state’s presidential ballots
https://apnews.com/article/georgia-president-ballot-access-cornel-west-cruz-851d3c588d2b53f76bfe19adfb33ee3b?user_email=9704f2a5e3f85dba98c827799bcbb8c6eacf1b4b967b5e04654e55ea129ba9d0&utm_medium=Afternoon_Wire&utm_source=Sailthru_AP&utm_campaign=AfternoonWire_Aug30_2024&utm_term=Afternoon%20Wire
     
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $681 million after 25th drawing with no winner
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-jackpot-soars-drawing-no-winner/
   
Norway's Princess Märtha Louise marries a US man who says he's a 6th-generation shaman in a one-of-a-kind royal wedding
https://www.businessinsider.com/princess-martha-louise-shaman-durek-verrett-controversial-wedding-netflix-deal-2024-9
       
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ONE DAY OLDER ON SEPTEMBER 2:
Keanu Reeves (60)
Salma Hayek (58)
Katt Williams (53)
 
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1944: Navy pilot George H.W. Bush was shot down by Japanese forces as he completed a bombing run over the Bonin Islands. The future president was rescued by a U.S. submarine.
1963: The CBS Evening News was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes.
1992: The United States and Russia agreed to build a space station.
 
WORD OF THE DAY: halcyon [ hal-see-uhn ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/halcyon
idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquility
Reflecting on the halcyon days of her childhood, she remembered the endless, carefree summers spent by the lake.
 
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Capable Of Overcoming Any Challenge Life Throws At Me.
Enhances Self-Efficacy: This affirmation reinforces your belief in your own abilities, significantly boosting your self-efficacy. When you believe in your capacity to overcome obstacles, you're more likely to undertake challenging tasks and persist in the face of difficulties, leading to personal growth and achievement.
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PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE:
Grits for Breakfast Day
The summer might be over but our September is hotter than ever.  To the delight of epicurean enthusiasts everywhere, we’ve got quite a line-up this month…starting with September 2nd’s National Grits for Breakfast Day.  Who doesn’t love grits in the morning?  Chef Jason certainly does!  So much, in fact, that he’s sharing his beloved grits recipe with you!  The perfect complement to that bacon & eggs kind of morning!  Enjoy!
https://braddocksrestaurant.com/september-2nds-national-grits-for-breakfast-day/