Threads🧵 Surges, TSwift Speaks🎙️ & Top Prime Day Discounts🛍️
July 7, 2023
Daily News from the Pod
French Riots: For over a week now, France has been dealing with riots, bringing violence, injuries, fires, and thousands of arrests. It all started when a police officer killed a Black teen, and now, protesters are calling for an end to all police brutality. (listen at 3:55) → More news on Monday's episode
Fourth of July (no episode Tuesday): Did your city put on a firework or drone display to celebrate the 4th of July? Several cities replaced fireworks with drones over environmental, noise, and fire concerns. → Watch a drone show
Grammys Allow AI: The Grammys put out new rules that say only human creators can win; however, the Recording Academy CEO clarified the new rule does not mean a human can't use AI to create award-worthy music. The idea is that technology should be used to enhance human creativity, not replace it. (listen at 8:54) → More news on Wednesday's episode
Launching "Twitter Killer": This week, Meta rolled-out its new messaging app, Threads. Even though it is built through Instagram, it pretty much looks like a clone of Twitter. The new network is now the most rapidly-downloaded app ever. We're trying it out; find us @newsworthpod! (listen at 8:53) → More news on Thursday's episode
'Forever Chemicals' in Water: A new federal study is raising some alarms about tap water in the U.S. It found that nearly half of all tap water could be contaminated with at least one form of PFAS. (listen at 3:21) → More of today's news
Fun Fact
Joey Chestnut won his 16th Mustard Belt by eating 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
→ Check out all of his competitive eating world records here
Extra news you may have missed...
More Canada Wildfire Records: Canada's fire season set records and it's far from over as officials say the risk will remain high through summer. Some records that Canada has broken include the most fires, the biggest burn, the largest international response, and more.
Wimbledon Dress Code: Wimbledon changed its women's dress code for the first time in 146 years. Now, women players can wear dark-colored undershorts. It's a change intended to ease anxiety around periods.
MLB's 'Virtual Ballpark': Major League Baseball is debuting a 'virtual ballpark' and announced an All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. The event will take place tomorrow, July 8, at 9:30PM ET, and you can join here.
Speak Now: Taylor Swift released Speak Now: Taylor's Version with previously unreleased tracks and a change to a lyric. The original album was released in 2010, but the pop-star has been re-recording her old music after her early catalog was sold.
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'The Midnight Library': Team member Rachael just finished reading this book and gave it 5 stars! It's about parallel universes and explores the meaning of life. (It's also next on Erica's list!) → Read here
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Some feel-good for your Friday...
McDonald's Cashier Pays for Man After His Card Declined: 'Never Lose Your Giving Heart' → Read more here
Wounded Veteran Gifted New Home As Part of 100 Homes Challenge → Read more here
41 Countries Implement Mental Health & Resiliency Training for Healthcare Workers → Read more here
Man Finally Collects $3 Million Lotto Win After Ticket Stolen by Cashier → Read more here
This Man is on a Mission to Complete 143 Acts of Kindness in 40 Days → Read more here
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