What The 🦆?!
June 9, 2023
Daily News from the Pod this week
Rare Sonic Boom: People in the DC area heard a sonic boom last weekend after military fighter jets flew at supersonic speed to intercept a plane that entered the restricted airspace over the nation's capital. (listen at 2:32) → More news on Monday's episode
Apple's Big Reveal: This week, Apple unveiled its long-anticipated mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, which blends digital displays with the real world. Users will be able to work it using voice commands, their eyes, and hand gestures. (listen at 8:30) → More news on Tuesday's episode
Ukraine Flooding: Huge floods filled Ukraine as a critical dam was destroyed, causing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Now, the United Nations says the region faces "a monumental humanitarian, economic, and environmental catastrophe." (listen at 0:53) → More news on Wednesday's episode
Smoky Skies: Smoke from Canadian wildfires settled over the Northeastern U.S., creating the most severe wildfire pollution ever seen in the U.S. (listen at 0:48) → More news on Thursday's episode
DOJ Charges Trump: For the first time in American history, a former president is facing federal criminal charges. The Justice Department formally charged Donald Trump for improperly handling of classified documents, making false statements, obstructing justice, and more. Stay tuned for more news on this next week. (listen at 0:49) → More of today's news
(**See the latest developments and the unsealed indictment here** )
Trivia Tuesday
This week's question was:
What mammals are able to truly fly on their own?
→ Scroll down to find the answer
*Extra* news you may have missed...
Cuba-China Spying Facility: Reports say China is seeking to spy on the U.S. from a base in Cuba, which would be just 100 miles from the U.S. The Wall Street Journal first reported this, but the U.S. and Cuban governments are casting strong doubts on the report.
Faintest Galaxy: The James Webb Space Telescope found he faintest galaxy ever detected at the dawn of the universe. The ancient galaxy, named JD1, is part of the first generation of galaxies in our universe's 13.8 billion-year history. Take a look here.
Belmont Stakes Preview: Tomorrow is the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, and here is a list of horses running in the race. As of now, the 155th edition of the Belmont Stakes is expected to go on, but it could be canceled if air quality standards aren't met.
'Ducking' Autocorrect 🦆 Apple announced that it will stop autocorrecting a popular swear word to 'ducking.' During the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple revealed that the upcoming iOS 17 iPhone software will stop autocorrecting expletives, thanks to new machine learning technology.
Olive Oil Coffee: Starbucks is rolling out its olive oil drink in more major U.S. cities, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Miami. Starbucks Oleato is coffee infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil.
Recommendation-worthy!
Kids Sunscreen Stick: While Erica prefers a spray sunscreen for herself, she recommends getting a sunscreen STICK for the kids in your life. It's so much easier to put on their little faces. She likes this mineral sunscreen for kids→ Avoid sunburns here
GE Dehumidifier: Do you have an issue with humidity in your home? Team member Erin recommends this dehumidifier. Within just one day of running it, she could feel a difference in her apartment. → Purchase here
Libro.fm: If you prefer audiobooks to physical books, then team member Emily recommends this app that also lets you support local bookstores! → Listen here
Breakfast Bowl Recipe: Team member Rachael has been making this blueberry yogurt chia pudding for a no-fuss breakfast. It's super easy to make and contains a limited number of ingredients! → Eat here
Meet Erin: Thanks to one of our producers Erin for mentioning her work with The Newsworthy during this feature on her career! → Read here
Some feel-good for your Friday...
Magician Performs Tricks for Shelter Dogs; Their Enthusiastic ReactionsGet Them Adopted → Read more here
Ohio Firefighters Find 118-Year-Old Time Capsule Buried in Fire Station: Here's what was Inside → Read more here
TX Girl Graduates High School at 14, Just Like Her Older Sister: 'Huge Accomplishment,' Says Mom → Read more here
Free 3D-Printed Repairs: One Man is On a Mission to Extend the Lifespan of Everyday Objects → Read more here
At 11, She Told Steve Harvey She Would Be in the 2024 Olympics. Now, Her Dream is Almost Reality → Read more here
Trivia Tuesday Answer:
Bats
→ Learn more on next Tuesday's podcast episode
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