what do Barbie🛍️ & the atomic bomb💣 have in common?
July 21, 2023
Daily News from the Pod
Heat Sweeps Globe: Earlier this week, a dangerous heat wave impacted about a third of all Americans, and in some areas, there's still no cool-down in sight. (listen at 0:53) → More news on Monday's episode
RSV Injection: The FDA approved an injectable drug that can protect children up to 2 years old from the common, but sometimes serious, respiratory virus, RSV. (listen at 7:15) → More news on Tuesday's episode
"Loud Quitting": Move over quiet quitting, the new trend now is loud quitting. This refers to an employee taking action that directly harms their organization while undercutting its goals and opposing their leaders. (listen at 12:03) → More news on Wednesday's episode
Hunter Biden Hearing: President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was the topic of another hearing on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers questioned two whistleblowers from the IRS who say the Justice Department gave Hunter Biden special treatment. The White House called the whole hearing a 'partisan stunt.' (listen at 1:38) → More news on Thursday's episode
To answer the question in today's title:
**'Barbenheimer' Bonanza**: The most anticipated day on the year’s movie calendar finally arrived as two movie opposites -- Barbie (a comedy with the iconic doll) and Oppenheimer (a drama about the development of the atomic bomb) — debut on the same day. After months of memes and excitement, both movies are already off to a great start, with some movie-goers planning to see both on the same day. (listen at 9:43) → More of today's news
TRIVIA TUESDAY
This week's question was:
What made the loudest sound ever recorded?
→ Find the answer at the bottom
*Extra* news you may have missed...
RIP Tony Bennett: He was one of the most beloved and recognizable voices in the history of American popular music. Tony Bennett died Friday at 96, less than two weeks shy of his birthday, his publicist said in a statement.
Trump Trial Set: The federal judge overseeing former President Trump’s case on charges of illegally retaining dozens of classified documents set a trial date today for May 2024. It's a middle position between the government’s request to go to trial this year and Trump’s desire to push it until after the 2024 election.
Amazon Ditching Plastic Mailers: Amazon says it'll ditch plastic padded mailers, though there's no hard deadline for when these mailers might be extinct. Amazon aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Shark Week: Discovery's 'Shark Week' begins on Sunday, July 23. It'll be hosted by Jason Momoa and feature feeding frenzies and junkie sharks. 'Shark Week' originally premiered in 1988 and is the longest-running program event on cable TV.
Taco Tuesday: Taco John's has given up its 'Taco Tuesday' trademark after a battle with Taco Bell. Taco John's held the trademark since 1989 in all of the U.S. (except for New Jersey). Now, 'Taco Tuesday' is free for all to use without fear of retribution.
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Our Planet II: Team member Emily recommends watching this documentary about animals and our planet, especially because the iconic David Attenborough narrates! → Watch here
SkinSmart Facial Cleanser: Team member Rachael recently purchased this skincare product and is already seeing a difference in her skin! It's easy to use and cleanses away bacteria on your face to help with acne. → Purchase here
Book Reading Light: Rachael loves using this to read from bed! It has a 30-minute timer, 3 different light settings, and 5 different brightnesses. It's also on sale at last check→ Read here
Some feel-good for your Friday...
Texas Volunteers Attempt World Record for Longest Line of Sleeping Bags for Homeless Veterans → Read more here
California Man Celebrates 100th Birthday with 'Dog Parade' Featuring 200 Pups of All Shapes and Sizes → Read more here
Artist Advocates for Endangered & Extinct Species Through Paintings → Read more here
Man Said to be Doing "Very Well" After 2 Months Adrift in Pacific with his Dog on a Damaged Boat → Read more here
15-Year-Old Girl Takes 28.5-Mile Swim Around Manhattan to Raise Funds for Cancer Research → Read more here
Trivia Tuesday Answer:
The eruption of Krakatoa, a volcano in the Sunda Strait of Indonesia.
→ Learn more on next Tuesday's podcast episode
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