Today's Sponsor: Robinhood
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Today's Rundown:
Logan Paul's Prime supplier is suing the energy drink company for $68 million, accusing it of cutting ties as demand cratered
https://www.businessinsider.com/logan-paul-ksi-prime-supplier-sues-accusing-sales-fell-2024-8?amp
 
Harvard 'failed its Jewish students' and must face antisemitism lawsuit, judge rules
https://abcnews.go.com/US/harvard-failed-jewish-students-face-antisemitism-lawsuit-judge/story?id=112642274
 
Sugary drink consumption among kids climbed nearly 23% over three decades, study finds
https://www.euronews.com/health/2024/08/08/sugary-drink-consumption-among-kids-climbed-nearly-23-over-three-decades-study-finds
 
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsule
https://apnews.com/article/boeing-spacex-nasa-astronauts-4f9c944a1628fcda28b3b93dcee70d91
  
Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to more than $50M lawsuit
https://apnews.com/article/titanic-submersible-disaster-implosion-lawsuit-ba3efaf4c4dcb766698761206676b655
  
Bank of America, Wells Fargo are under investigation for handling of customers funds on Zelle
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/08/07/major-banks-under-investigation-zelle-transactions/74704325007/?tbref=hp
   
Costco to start scanning membership cards at the entrance of all its stores
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/costco-membership-cards-warehouse-club-scanner/?ftag=CNM-00-10aag9b
   
McDonald's taps into nostalgia with collectible cup drop
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/08/07/mcdonalds-collectible-cup-collectors-meals/74688946007/?tbref=hp
      
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ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 8:
The Edge (63)
J.C. Chasez (48)
Drew Lachey (48)
   
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1974: In the fallout from the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation, effective the next day.
1988: The lights were turned on at Wrigley Field for the first time, making it the last major league stadium to have only day games.
2017: The Walt Disney Company announced plans to create its own streaming service.
  
WORD OF THE DAY: malice    [ mal-is ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/malice
the desire to see others suffer
The villain's actions were driven by pure malice, taking pleasure in the chaos and pain he inflicted upon the city.
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: My Potential To Succeed Is Limitless.
Enhances Self-Belief: Affirming that your potential to succeed is limitless reinforces a strong sense of self-belief, combatting negative thoughts and self-doubt, and leading to improved self-confidence.
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: Mochi Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-mochi-day-august-8
Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice dessert made from glutinous rice. It dates back to the 3rd century (AD 201 to AD 300) during the Nara period. In fact, Mochi is said to have evolved during the same time as rice cultivation. In Japan, rice is a significant part of Japanese culture. History tells us Mochi relates to Japanese lore, gods and goddesses, celebrations, and art that dates back to the 3rd century.