WeWork, Pope Francis, Lisa Whelchel & More - 5/29/2024

Things You Might Not Have Heard

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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.
https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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.