🥛milk shortage?, 🍬favorite candy, and 🔨 HGTV's impact
November 3, 2023
Daily news from the pod...
RIP Matthew Perry: Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, passed away earlier this week at the age of 54. (listen at 7:37) → More on Monday's episode
First AI Regulations: President Biden signed an executive order about artificial intelligence. It's the U.S. government’s first action of its kind, requiring new safety assessments, equity and civil rights guidance, and research on AI’s impact. (listen at 4:22) → More on Tuesday's episode
🍬 Favorite Candy: Instacart reported that REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Peanut M&Ms are Americans' top candy choices (again). Regular M&Ms came in third and Candy Corn is in eighth place. (listen at 9:51) → More on Wednesday's episode
World Series Champs: The Texas Rangers are the 2023 World Series champions for the first time in the franchise's 63-season history. The team also set the record for the longest road-winning streak in MLB post-season history. (listen at 6:46) → More on Thursday's episode
Gaza City Surrounded: Israeli forces have Gaza City surrounded and say they're now fighting face-to-face battles with Hamas militants in addition to airstrikes. Israel ruled out a Gaza cease-fire until hostages are freed. The U.S. continues its support, while also urging a "humanitarian pause." (listen at 0:50) → More on Friday's episode
Extra news you may have missed...
Energy Grids: President Biden approved a $1.3 billion federal investment to build three new interstate power lines to help transition the U.S. electricity grid to clean energy. The Biden administration also set a 2035 deadline to convert the nation to a carbon-pollution free power sector. That said, America's electric grids may need to expand by two-thirds to handle future growth in clean energy.
Open Enrollment Begins: Open enrollment began in most states for Affordable Care Act Health plans and will be open until January 16, 2024. Here's everything you need to know if you plan to have government health insurance coverage next year.
UFO Sightings Form: The Pentagon unveiled a long-awaited UFO reporting form. The new secure form will allow service members, government employees and contractors to report sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena to the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.
🥛 Milk Carton Shortage: Got milk? Well, some schools across the country are scrambling for options on how to serve students milk. Why? There's a paper carton shortage. Now, dairy producers are assuring the milk carton shortage is a packaging issue, not a supply problem.
Amazon Stores Closing: Amazon is shutting down its clothing stores. It comes after the closings of Amazon bookstores, 4-star shops and pop-up locations. For the near future, the company plans on focusing its energy on Amazon Fresh when it comes to physical businesses.
A deeper dive...
Do you like your home? HGTV may be having an impact...
🔨 We talked with a researcher who looked into how media (like HGTV shows!) are influencing not only people's design choices, but also how they FEEL about their homes.
Plus, a DIY interior designer shares actionable advice for creating (and loving) a space that incorporates function, design and lifestyle -- without the stress!
→ This Special Edition episode will be in your podcast feed Saturday morning!
Recommendation-worthy...
Uncommon Goods: Yes, Erica really does love so many of our podcast sponsors! If you were curious about the popcorn bowl she mentioned on the show this week, here it is! BUT, no matter what unique gift you get, be sure to sign-up with our link to get a discount first. → Get a discount here
Blink-182: Team member Emily recommends listening to Blink-182's new album, One More Time. If you were a fan in the early 2000s, this album will make you feel nostalgic. → Jam out here
'Life on Our Planet': Emily also recommends watching this nature doc! It's directed by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, so you really can't go wrong! → Watch here
Digital Luggage Weight Scale: If you plan on traveling anytime soon, then team member Rachael recommends this gadget to make sure your checked bag doesn't go over 50 pounds (nothing worse than trying to rearrange your luggage at the airport or paying extra!). → Buy here
Matching Sweat Set: Rachael also recommends this super comfy two-piece loungewear set as the weather gets colder. → Get cozy here
Some feel-good for your Friday...
Ocean Lover Saves 1,000 Seals off Britain- and Even Built Them a Hospital → Read more here
Community Raises Thousands After Burglars Target Teachers' Home: 'An Amazing Thing' → Read more here
Blind Labrador Dog is Reunited with its Owner with the Help of a Drone After Going Missing for Three Days → Read more here
Kevin Bacon, the Runaway Pig, is Back Home: How He Hogged the Viral Limelight with Escape → Read more here
Single Mother of 6 Gifted Car Fixed Up by High School Automotive Tech Students→ Read more here
Trivia Tuesday Answer:
Illinois
→ Learn more on next Tuesday's podcast episode
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