Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store
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Today's Rundown:
‘White Dudes for Harris’ raise $3.5 million for Democrat’s campaign against Trump
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/29/white-dudes-for-harris-running-mates.html
   
Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump criticism
https://apnews.com/article/project-2025-heritage-foundation-trump-e2674ea34da786d85e97c0908b0b98a8
     
Republican Arizona mayor endorses Harris, rebukes Trump
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/29/mesa-arizona-mayor-john-giles-endorses-harris/74596202007/?tbref=hp
 
Black journalist group sparks backlash for inviting Trump to its convention
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-nabj-conference-invite-black-journalists-rcna164327
 
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
https://apnews.com/article/texas-attorney-general-meta-settlement-3ed4d9c3c3abc4494a3731eac8643e4e
  
Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dies at 92
https://apnews.com/article/francine-pascal-dead-sweet-valley-high-329a3b82ef622b94c53626f3ef936e58
    
All ByteDance apps banned from House of Representatives devices 
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/bytedance-apps-banned-house-devices-rcna164356
 
Texas county declares emergency after 103 earthquakes in 1 week
https://www.yahoo.com/news/103-earthquakes-one-week-whats-201507620.html
 
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ONE DAY OLDER ON JULY 31:
Mark Cuban (66)
Wesley Snipes (62)
J.K. Rowling (59)
    
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1980: Fictional character Harry Potter was born today.
1981: A seven-week strike by major league baseball players ended.
1995: The Walt Disney Company agreed to acquire Capital Cities-ABC Inc. in a $19 billion deal.
     
WORD OF THE DAY: florid    [ flawr-id, flor- ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/florid
flowery; excessively ornate; showy
Despite the florid decorations and extravagant architecture, the palace felt warm and inviting to its guests.
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Constantly Surrounded By Love.
Enhances Self-worth and Confidence: Regularly affirming that you are surrounded by love fosters a deep sense of self-worth and boosts confidence by reminding you of your value and the support you have from those around you.
https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PX49BQTLR708&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NRYOXILA_fPs_fuXcyiwOKLSPc1miNJPkPYLS43UD7U.iesM1KX_TfB8x_NShsN6e_ugSFnaeNyIXs7mB5l8VoQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=100+affirmations+payne&qid=1722214674&sprefix=100+affirmations+payne%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1
   
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Mutt Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-mutt-day-july-31-and-december-2#:~:text=National%20Mutt%20Day%20encourages%20us,July%2031%20and%20December%202.
National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31 and December 2. Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to come and adopt them. National Mutt Day provides an excellent opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys and trains much like purebred animals. While their lineage cannot be traced and their features a bit murky, their companionship will be faithful.