Things You Might Not Have Heard J Cleveland Payne

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Today's Rundown: 
Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial, in historic first for a former U.S. president
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/trump-trial-verdict-hush-money.html
  
Chad Daybell found guilty of killing first wife and second wife’s 2 children
https://us.cnn.com/2024/05/30/us/jury-deliberations-murder-trial-chad-daybell/index.html
 
RFK Jr. Reveals NewsNation and Elon Musk Alternative Debate
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/rfk-jr-reveals-newsnation-and-elon-musk-are-discussing-a-joint-alternative-to-cnns-trump-biden-debate/
   
Jeremy Renner Joins ‘Knives Out 3,’ First Film Since Snow Plow Accident
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jeremy-renner-knives-out-3-first-film-snowplow-accident-1236019920/
  
Hacking group claims it breached Ticketmaster and stole data for 560 million customers
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ticketmaster-breach-shinyhunters-560-million-customers/
   
Nicholas Galitzine to Play He-Man in Long-Delayed ‘Masters of the Universe’ Film at Amazon MGM
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/nicholas-galitzine-he-man-masters-of-the-universe-film-1236017907/
     
General Mills faces renewed calls to remove plastic chemicals from food
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/general-mills-plastic-chemicals-consumer-reports/
  
Mets DFA reliever Jorge López after ejection, calling them 'worst team in probably the whole f***ing MLB'
https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-dfa-reliever-jorge-lopez-after-ejection-glove-toss-into-crowd-011645334.html
      
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 31
Clint Eastwood (94)
Brooke Shields (59)
Colin Farrell (48)
   
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
1678: Lady Godiva rode naked on horseback through the city of Coventry, England. According to legend, she made the ride as part of a bargain to get her husband Leofric, Earl of Mercia, to ease taxes on the people of Coventry, England.
1884: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg of Battle Creek, Michigan, patented “flaked cereal.”
2018: Kim Kardashian met with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss prison reform.
    
WORD OF THE DAY: compose [ kuhm-pohz ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/Compose
to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements
  
DAILY AFFIRMATION: My Journey Towards Greatness Is Underway.
Enhances Resilience: By acknowledging the journey and its importance, you become more resilient to setbacks, understanding that each challenge is a part of the path towards achieving your dreams and not a permanent roadblock .
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PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Macaroon Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-macaroon-day-may-31
    
 

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Today's Rundown: 
Charges dropped against Scottie Scheffler from Louisville arrest
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40240096/charges-dropped-scottie-scheffler-louisville-arrest
  
Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history in Indiana Fever loss to Los Angeles Sparks
https://us.cnn.com/2024/05/29/sport/caitlin-clark-wnba-history-indiana-fever-sparks-spt-intl/index.html
  
Gabby Douglas pulls out of U.S. championships, ending bid to make 2024 Olympic team
https://sports.yahoo.com/gabby-douglas-pulls-out-of-us-championships-ending-bid-to-make-2024-olympic-team-192656074.html
  
Vivek Ramaswamy demands BuzzFeed hire Tucker Carlson, Aaron Rodgers
https://nypost.com/2024/05/28/media/vivek-ramaswamy-demands-buzzfeed-hire-tucker-carlson-aaron-rodgers/
  
Diddy's ex-friends, Bad Boy artists detail alleged abuse, violence
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bad-boy-life-013248759.html
  
Cardi B Defends Porn After Candace Owens Calls For All-Out Ban
https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/28/cardi-b-defends-porn-candace-owens-ban-illegal/
  
India may have recorded its hottest temperature ever amid severe heat wave
https://abcnews.go.com/International/india-records-hottest-temperature-amid-severe-heat-wave/story?id=110639547&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
  
Chipotle says its portion sizes haven't changed, despite complaints on TikTok
https://www.yahoo.com/news/chipotle-says-portion-sizes-haven-033930077.html
    
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 30:
Ted McGinley (66)
Idina Menzel (53)
Javicia Leslie (37)
  
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1981: The compact disc was first introduced.
1996: Britain’s Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were granted an uncontested divorce ending their 10-year marriage.
2006: The FBI said it had found no trace of missing labor leader Jimmy Hoffa after digging up a suburban Detroit horse farm.
     
WORD OF THE DAY: wrath / [ rath, rahthor, especially British, rawth ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/wrath    
strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation; ire    
   
The villain's wrath knew no bounds as he sought vengeance on those who had wronged him.    The employee feared the wrath of his boss after making a costly mistake on the project.    She trembled with wrath when she discovered the betrayal, her fierce anger evident in her eyes.
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Am Prepared To Succeed.
Enhances Self-Confidence: Repeating the affirmation "I am prepared to succeed" bolsters self-confidence by reinforcing belief in one's abilities and readiness to face challenges.
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PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: World MS Day
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Today's Rundown: 
WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann abandons plan to buy back company
https://www.yahoo.com/news/adam-neumann-gives-plan-buy-135554575.html
  
Ohio lawmakers holding special session to ensure President Biden is on 2024 ballot
https://apnews.com/article/ohio-ballot-biden-access-3bf359cce8e73714be45cb99a6e31546
  
Walmart, Target, Amazon, Aldi cut prices
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/walmart-target-amazon-aldi-cut-prices-good-news#webview=1
 
US pier constructed off Gaza has broken apart
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/politics/us-gaza-pier-broken-apart/index.html
  
T-Mobile to acquire U.S. Cellular in $4 billion deal
https://www.yahoo.com/news/t-mobile-acquire-u-cellular-132602179.html
  
Pope Francis allegedly used derogatory term for gay people
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvvyxr79glo
  
UK’s Sunak promises mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if elected
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/25/sunak-promises-to-bring-back-national-service-for-18-year-olds
  
81-year-old man dubbed 'serial slingshot shooter,' is arrested in California
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-81-dubbed-serial-slingshot-025054970.html
   
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 29:
Anthony Geary (77)
LaToya Jackson (68)
Lisa Whelchel (61)
  
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1856: During a speech in Bloomington, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln said, “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.”
1886: Chemist John Pemberton placed his first advertisement for Coca-Cola. The ad appeared in the Atlanta Journal.
1912: The Ladies Home Journal fired 15 women employees for doing the “Turkey Trot” during their lunch hour.
    
WORD OF THE DAY: effervescence [ ĕf′ər-vĕs′əns ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/effervescence
the bubbling of a solution due to the escape of gas    
   
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I Celebrate My Individuality
Enhanced Self-Awareness and Acceptance: Celebrating your individuality leads to increased self-awareness and acceptance, acknowledging and appreciating your unique qualities and strengths. This self-recognition is crucial for personal growth and self-esteem.
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PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Put a Pillow In Your Fridge Day
https://nationaltoday.com/put-pillow-fridge-day/#:~:text=U.S.&text=Put%20a%20Pillow%20on%20Your%20Fridge%20Day%20is%20celebrated%20on,for%20the%20magic%20to%20work.
  

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Today's Rundown: 
Mike Tyson Suffers 'Medical Emergency' Two Months Before He's Due To Fight Jake Paul
https://www.ketk.com/news/mike-tyson-suffers-medical-emergency-on-flight/
   
Patricia Richardson says 'Home Improvement' ended over Tim Allen pay gap
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/05/26/home-improvement-patricia-richardson-tim-allen-pay-gap/73862064007/?tbref=hp
  
Toyota Said to End Record IOC Deal After 2024 Olympics in Paris
https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-summer-olympics-toyota-top-sponsors-endorsement-contract-biggest-paralympics-2024-5
  
Nicki Minaj announces new date for postponed Co-op Live arena gig
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/nicki-minaj-announces-date-postponed-174925427.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABwrEHY0PCtGfbYAXSl5DnS7gngnsj69aH_P6XfiC-bbiCOJDrYZFAQhfzmMRPTcC4_C7SEy3IVSKyHfR6kcIzLSxyrbbNwel4Mb5AAIqgysYGcOR5bVNU3q0sBgotmZk7-4ARzOWdW5MEPWVRcYKddQ_85UcKmD75F2n-5AMYSd
  
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers, return to NBA Finals for second time in three years
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2024/05/27/nba-playoffs-celtics-win-eastern-conference-finals-vs-pacers/73874094007/
  
14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
https://apnews.com/article/french-open-5-27-2024-results-nadal-dff0c7946d746eb4b050a9cb0383c7cd
  
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
https://apnews.com/article/bill-walton-dies-nba-1921f95e9b0676bec4cfb6c3ea599472
  
Man charged for setting New York City subway passenger on fire
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/26/new-york-city-subway-station-flammable-substance-incident/73865329007/
  
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 28:
Rudy Giuliani (80)
Kylie Minogue (56)
Colbie Caillat (39)
  
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
1896: The first recorded automobile accident involving two vehicles occurred on this date in New York City. Henry Wells of Springfield, Massachusetts was driving a new Duryea Motor Wagon, the first automobile model to be made and sold in the U.S. Unfortunately, he collided with Evelyn Thomas of New York, riding a bicycle. Thomas went to the hospital with a broken leg, and Wells spent the night in jail.
1954: President Dwight Eisenhower signed a law that added the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
1985: Seattle retiree Gay Mullins founded The Old Cola Drinkers of America, a group determined to bring back the original Coca-Cola. Within two months Coke announced Classic Coke, to be sold in addition to it’s New Coke.
     
WORD OF THE DAY: gross / [ grohs ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gross
without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like    
  
DAILY AFFIRMATION: Positivity Is A Choice; I Choose To Be Positive    .
Improved Mental Health: Embracing the affirmation "Positivity is a choice; I choose to be positive" can significantly improve mental health by reducing negative self-talk and increasing feelings of self-worth. This shift towards positive thinking helps manage stress more effectively and can lower rates of depression.br...

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Today's Rundown:
Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert
https://abcnews.go.com/International/smoke-canadian-wildfires-reaches-us-minnesota-air-quality/story?id=110149929
 
Jen Psaki to Alter Passage from Her New Book After Axios Calls Out Her Inaccurate Account of a Notorious Biden Incident
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/jen-psaki-to-alter-passage-from-her-new-book-after-axios-calls-out-her-inaccurate-account-of-a-notorious-biden-incident/
  
Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says
https://apnews.com/article/bronny-lebron-james-nba-5a59864be409bc91623cc05663e05579
  
Baltimore bridge to be blown apart to free stricken ship
https://www.yahoo.com/news/baltimore-bridge-blown-apart-free-133110377.html
  
Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech in Gaza protest
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/13/jerry-seinfeld-duke-university-graduation-protest
  
Netflix Likely to Secure Rights to NFL Christmas Games
https://www.mediaite.com/sports/netflix-emerging-as-likely-winner-to-land-exclusive-rights-to-nfls-christmas-games-next-season-report/
   
Miss Teen USA Runner-Up Stephanie Skinner 'Declines' Title After UmaSofia Srivastava's Resignation
https://www.etonline.com/miss-teen-usa-runner-up-stephanie-skinner-declines-title-after-umasofia-srivastavas-resignation
  
GameStop soars as flag bearer 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces, sparks meme stock rally
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gamestop-jumps-roaring-kitty-returns-112405881.html
    
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 14:
George Lucas (80)
Rob Gronkowski (35)
Miranda Cosgrove (31)
   
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from Camp Dubois and began its historic journey by traveling up the Missouri River.
1973: Skylab, the United States’ first space station, was launched.
1998: The finale of Seinfeld aired on NBC, with 76 million viewers tuning in.
     
WORD OF THE DAY: shacket / [ shak-it ]
https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/shacket-5-14-2024/
a garment in the style of a button-down shirt, made of a thicker fabric and usually worn over other shirts
     
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Buttermilk Biscuit Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-buttermilk-biscuit-day-may-14#:~:text=May%2014th%20ushers%20in%20National,this%20high%2Drising%20breakfast%20staple.
    
    
    

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Today's Rundown:
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter gambling scandal is being developed into a TV series
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/shohei-ohtanis-interpreter-gambling-scandal-is-being-developed-into-a-tv-series-212056412.html
 
Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach
https://apnews.com/article/america-first-trump-biden-russia-ukraine-policy-54080728c6e549c8312c4d71150480ba
 
Barron Trump selected as at-large Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/barron-trump-delegate-florida-republican-national-convention/
 
Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava Resigns Just 2 Days After Miss USA Stepped Down
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/miss-teen-usa-2023-umasofia-202701074.html
 
FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse
https://apnews.com/article/ftx-crypto-bankman-fried-creditor-6365ceb2565deb891da9b268db94b7a8
 
People are tearing into Apple for its latest iPad commercial: 'Steve wouldn't have shipped that ad'
https://www.businessinsider.com/people-are-tearing-into-apple-for-its-latest-ipad-ad-2024-5?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=business-sf
   
New 'Lord of the Rings' movie, 'The Hunt for Gollum,' being produced by Peter Jackson
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/new-lord-rings-movie-hunt-gollum-produced-peter-jackson-rcna151453
 
Las Vegas alien footage 'is real' and shows two 'demon creature' beings
https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/las-vegas-alien-footage-is-32760092
 
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 10:
Bono (64)
Erik Palladino (56)
Kenan Thompson (46)
  
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1954: Bill Haley and the Comets released Rock Around the Clock, the first rock and roll record to reach number one on the charts.
2016: An Indian fertility clinic announced that a 70 year old woman had successfully given birth to a baby boy.
2018: R. Kelly’s songs were removed from Spotify playlists after sexual abuse allegations.
 
WORD OF THE DAY: eager / [ ee-ger ]
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/eager
keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing
 
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Military Spouse Appreciation Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-military-spouse-appreciation-day-friday-before-mothers-day