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Things You Might Not Have Heard

By: J Cleveland Payne
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  • Are you tired of being told what the top news stories are by the media that gets to write and report them? The Weekly Wrap-Up Show presented by The Conversation Project gives you the power to tell the world what stories you really want to talk about based on your interaction with our branded social media. New episodes of the tops stories of the week as determined by you go live every Saturday at ThisIsTheConversation.com and just about everywhere your favorite pods are cast.
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  • WeWork, Pope Francis, Lisa Whelchel & More - 5/29/2024

    WeWork, Pope Francis, Lisa Whelchel & More - 5/29/2024
    May 29 2024
    Today's Sponsor: Fundrise
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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.
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    24 mins
  • Mike Tyson, Bill Walton, Rudy Giuliani & More - 5/28/2024

    Mike Tyson, Bill Walton, Rudy Giuliani & More - 5/28/2024
    May 28 2024
    Today's Sponsor: Fundrise
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    Today's Rundown:
    Mike Tyson Suffers 'Medical Emergency' Two Months Before He's Due To Fight Jake Paul
    https://www.ketk.com/news/mike-tyson-suffers-medical-emergency-on-flight/

    Patricia Richardson says 'Home Improvement' ended over Tim Allen pay gap
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/05/26/home-improvement-patricia-richardson-tim-allen-pay-gap/73862064007/?tbref=hp

    Toyota Said to End Record IOC Deal After 2024 Olympics in Paris
    https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-summer-olympics-toyota-top-sponsors-endorsement-contract-biggest-paralympics-2024-5

    Nicki Minaj announces new date for postponed Co-op Live arena gig
    https://uk.news.yahoo.com/nicki-minaj-announces-date-postponed-174925427.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABwrEHY0PCtGfbYAXSl5DnS7gngnsj69aH_P6XfiC-bbiCOJDrYZFAQhfzmMRPTcC4_C7SEy3IVSKyHfR6kcIzLSxyrbbNwel4Mb5AAIqgysYGcOR5bVNU3q0sBgotmZk7-4ARzOWdW5MEPWVRcYKddQ_85UcKmD75F2n-5AMYSd

    Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers, return to NBA Finals for second time in three years
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2024/05/27/nba-playoffs-celtics-win-eastern-conference-finals-vs-pacers/73874094007/

    14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open’s first round to Alexander Zverev
    https://apnews.com/article/french-open-5-27-2024-results-nadal-dff0c7946d746eb4b050a9cb0383c7cd

    Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
    https://apnews.com/article/bill-walton-dies-nba-1921f95e9b0676bec4cfb6c3ea599472

    Man charged for setting New York City subway passenger on fire
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/26/new-york-city-subway-station-flammable-substance-incident/73865329007/

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    ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 28:
    Rudy Giuliani (80)
    Kylie Minogue (56)
    Colbie Caillat (39)

    WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
    1896: The first recorded automobile accident involving two vehicles occurred on this date in New York City. Henry Wells of Springfield, Massachusetts was driving a new Duryea Motor Wagon, the first automobile model to be made and sold in the U.S. Unfortunately, he collided with Evelyn Thomas of New York, riding a bicycle. Thomas went to the hospital with a broken leg, and Wells spent the night in jail.
    1954: President Dwight Eisenhower signed a law that added the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.
    1985: Seattle retiree Gay Mullins founded The Old Cola Drinkers of America, a group determined to bring back the original Coca-Cola. Within two months Coke announced Classic Coke, to be sold in addition to it’s New Coke.

    WORD OF THE DAY: gross / [ grohs ]
    https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gross
    without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like

    DAILY AFFIRMATION: Positivity Is A Choice; I Choose To Be Positive .
    Improved Mental Health: Embracing the affirmation "Positivity is a choice; I choose to be positive" can significantly improve mental health by reducing negative self-talk and increasing feelings of self-worth. This shift towards positive thinking helps manage stress more effectively and can lower rates of depression.
    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: Brisket Day
    https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-brisket-day-may-28
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    21 mins
  • Jen Psaki, Bronny James, George Lucas & More - 5/14/2024

    Jen Psaki, Bronny James, George Lucas & More - 5/14/2024
    May 14 2024
    Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape
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    Today's Rundown:
    Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert
    https://abcnews.go.com/International/smoke-canadian-wildfires-reaches-us-minnesota-air-quality/story?id=110149929

    Jen Psaki to Alter Passage from Her New Book After Axios Calls Out Her Inaccurate Account of a Notorious Biden Incident
    https://www.mediaite.com/politics/jen-psaki-to-alter-passage-from-her-new-book-after-axios-calls-out-her-inaccurate-account-of-a-notorious-biden-incident/

    Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says
    https://apnews.com/article/bronny-lebron-james-nba-5a59864be409bc91623cc05663e05579

    Baltimore bridge to be blown apart to free stricken ship
    https://www.yahoo.com/news/baltimore-bridge-blown-apart-free-133110377.html

    Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech in Gaza protest
    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/13/jerry-seinfeld-duke-university-graduation-protest

    Netflix Likely to Secure Rights to NFL Christmas Games
    https://www.mediaite.com/sports/netflix-emerging-as-likely-winner-to-land-exclusive-rights-to-nfls-christmas-games-next-season-report/

    Miss Teen USA Runner-Up Stephanie Skinner 'Declines' Title After UmaSofia Srivastava's Resignation
    https://www.etonline.com/miss-teen-usa-runner-up-stephanie-skinner-declines-title-after-umasofia-srivastavas-resignation

    GameStop soars as flag bearer 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces, sparks meme stock rally
    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gamestop-jumps-roaring-kitty-returns-112405881.html

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    ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 14:
    George Lucas (80)
    Rob Gronkowski (35)
    Miranda Cosgrove (31)

    WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
    1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from Camp Dubois and began its historic journey by traveling up the Missouri River.
    1973: Skylab, the United States’ first space station, was launched.
    1998: The finale of Seinfeld aired on NBC, with 76 million viewers tuning in.

    WORD OF THE DAY: shacket / [ shak-it ]
    https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/shacket-5-14-2024/
    a garment in the style of a button-down shirt, made of a thicker fabric and usually worn over other shirts

    PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Buttermilk Biscuit Day
    https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-buttermilk-biscuit-day-may-14#:~:text=May%2014th%20ushers%20in%20National,this%20high%2Drising%20breakfast%20staple.
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    29 mins
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