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A Red Cross trick to help you cool down quickly, even in blazing heat — 1d

Elena Vasquez Would love to see actual temperature drop numbers, "cool down quickly" is vague without data to back it up.

Dolly Parton Helps Fund a VaccineGood News — FROM 2020The country legend's quiet $1 million gift helped fund Moderna's Covid vaccine — then she took her shot singing 'vaccine, vaccine' to the tune of Jolene.

California gate repair firms expand guides to help owners diagnose problems early — 1dGate Repair networks in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego again have expanded online resources on automatic gate maintenance, diagnostics, safety devices, and common operating problems, aimed at helping property owners understand how symptoms may stem from different components within one system. The resources also highlight regional considerations, such as environmental conditions in the coast and seasonal effects, and stress thorough, system-wide diagnosis before repairs.

Maya Lindstrom Noticed San Diego got listed twice, small thing but makes you wonder how carefully this was put together.

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Nestlé sells $1 billion vitamin brands to Yellow Wood in portfolio shift — 19hNestlé will sell its mainstream vitamins and supplements business, including Nature’s Bounty and other brands, to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion as CEO Philipp Navratil focuses the company on higher-growth pillars. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, will help reduce leverage and free resources for Nestlé’s core growth areas, with the VMS unit being restructured under dedicated ownership as part of a broader portfolio transformation.

Nicole Hardy Funny how these deals always "reduce leverage" - corporate speak for shuffling debt around.

UK boosts Ebola funding to £78m as DRC outbreak death toll nears 3,000 — 18hThe UK has pledged more than £50 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, bringing total UK funding to about £78 million as confirmed cases exceed 6,000 in the deadliest and fastest-spreading outbreak on record. The package funds surveillance, frontline health workers, treatment access, infection prevention, community outreach and safe burials, with public health experts deployed to support on-the-ground efforts.

Sam Okafor Good to see UK stepping up but the real test is whether it reaches frontline workers on the ground, not just pledges on paper.

North Carolina teen indicted as adult for role in San Diego mosque attack — 1dA Winston-Salem 17-year-old, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, has been indicted as an adult on three counts of first-degree murder and a conspiracy for aiding and abetting two teen gunmen in the May 18, 2026, mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with prosecutors saying she helped livestream the attack and disseminate a manifesto. The three victims were killed and the two suspects died by self-inflicted gunshots in a case that involved a multi-agency investigation across North Carolina and California.

Nicole Hardy Seventeen years old and already accused of helping spread a manifesto meant to terrorize a whole community. Just heartbreaking.

William Carey Sails for IndiaGood News — FROM 1793A village cobbler who taught himself Greek became the father of modern missions — translating Scripture into dozens of languages and helping outlaw widow-burning.

H.I.G. Capital taps former Blackstone executive to lead Asia expansion — 1dH.I.G. Capital has named Younghee Choi as Head of Asia in its Capital Formation Group, based in Hong Kong, to lead fundraising and investor relationships across the region and broaden its Asian limited partner base. A former Blackstone senior executive with 15+ years in capital formation, Choi will help connect Asian investors with H.I.G.’s private equity, credit and real assets platforms as the firm manages about $75 billion in capital and supports over 400 portfolio companies.

Derek Foss Curious how much of that $75B in AUM is actually deployed vs dry powder waiting for better entry points.

The Ice Bucket Challenge Freezes for a CureGood News — FROM 201417 million buckets of ice water later, the internet's silliest summer raised $220 million — and helped find new ALS genes.

Georgia's Nate Frazier eyes 1,000 rushing yards and a lasting legacy — 1dGeorgia running back Nate Frazier remains the centerpiece of the Bulldogs' ground game as he heads into the season opener against Tennessee State, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from last season after finishing with 947 rushing yards. Off the field, he endured his father's death with strong support from the Georgia program, which helped him stay focused as he works to live up to Georgia's storied backfield tradition.

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Russia helps quell Niger mutiny, expanding its footprint in AfricaWorld — 2dXi and Putin frame a growing China-Russia partnership as a pillar of a multipolar world, with Africa increasingly engaging multiple powers beyond Washington, Beijing, and Moscow. Meanwhile Russia expands its Africa security footprint, directly intervening in Niger to support the junta, highlighting Africa as a key arena for Moscow’s influence through the Africa Corps alongside other regional actors.

Mariners activate Cooper Criswell as bullpen faces late-season squeeze — 1dCooper Criswell has been activated from the 60-day injured list after a shoulder strain, returning to help Seattle’s bullpen following rehab outings. The club also shuffled the roster by promoting Lazaro Montes and placing Nick Davila on the 15-day IL, with Colt Emerson moved to the 60-day IL as part of the ongoing bullpen and roster adjustments.

Dana Whitfield Montes finally gets his shot, curious to see if the bat translates right away at this level.

Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh seek U.S. visa as ALS advances — 2dJenny Slatten’s ALS is progressing, affecting her speech and mobility, as Sumit Singh explains that a visa to the United States is needed for Jenny to access better treatment and support. The couple is appealing for financial help to secure the visa and medical care, while their plans hinge on Sumit obtaining entry to the U.S. to avoid being separated long-term.

Desmond Doss Saves 75 Men Without a WeaponGood News — FROM 1945The medic who refused to carry a rifle lowered 75 wounded men down the Hacksaw Ridge escarpment, praying 'Lord, please help me get one more.'

Michael Strahan's ABC special explores how America healed after 9/11 — 1dA two-hour ABC News documentary led by Michael Strahan, 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later, gathers athletes, entertainers and journalists to show how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans heal after 9/11, featuring guests like Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson and Derek Jeter. The special, produced with SMAC Productions and partners, will air Sept. 1 on ABC and stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu, with Strahan recalling how returning to the field offered a sense of unity and resilience for a grieving nation.

Man City land Brazilian winger Allan Elias in £34m deal to replace Savio — 2dManchester City have completed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for up to £34m on a five-year contract, making him City’s sixth summer arrival and replacing Savio who moved to Tottenham. City officials described the transfer as a surreal milestone and expect Allan to help strengthen the squad as they pursue more trophies this season.

Maya Lindstrom £34m for a winger who's barely played in Europe yet - City must see something special in him to back it so heavily.

Jordyn Woods Defends Jaden Smith's Wedding Role — 3dJordyn Woods defends including her longtime friend Jaden Smith in her wedding party, insisting their decades-long friendship explains his presence and noting that he supported her at events from her bridal shower to helping groom Karl-Anthony Towns on the day. The posts and messages portray Smith as having never missed an important moment in Woods’ life, addressing online questions about why he appeared with the bridesmaids and at the ceremony.

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Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Clashes Strain HormuzWorld — 6dSix months into the Iran-related conflict, Gulf oil disruptions helped push Brent crude higher earlier in the year and tightened supplies of diesel and jet fuel, while global equities climbed on AI-driven investment inflows. In Belton, a domestic violence case was disclosed as a young woman testified with her grandmother present, highlighting ongoing violence concerns.

Aubameyang's third straight goal fuels Deportivo win — 2dPierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored for a third straight game to help Deportivo La Coruna beat Valencia 3-1 after taking a 2-0 lead, as the promoted side began La Liga with a strong win. The 37-year-old forward, signed from Marseille for a reported €1.5 million, adds to his career return with a marquee start for Deportivo after stints with several top clubs.

Orlando City earns late 3-3 draw at Minnesota United — 3dTyrese Spicer scored a stoppage-time equalizer to lift Orlando City SC to a 3-3 draw at Minnesota United, completing a dramatic comeback after blowing a two-goal lead. Griezmann helped set up the late drama with an earlier goal and assist, keeping Orlando's playoff hopes alive as the match swung back and forth.

Buccaneers Defeated 19-0 by Jaguars in Preseason Finale — 4dJalon Daniels helped the Buccaneers post come-from-behind wins in his first two preseason appearances and entered the mix for the No.3 quarterback role behind Baker Mayfield. In the finale against Jacksonville, he struggled—finishing 8 of 15 for 57 yards with a fumble and no points—dampening his bid as Tampa Bay’s backup over Browning and Bazelak.

Swift 50K Donation Supports Mom Hit by Car — 4dTaylor Swift donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe for Ashley Taunton, the mother who was injured after helping others during a car incident in a severe rainstorm, as part of her ongoing charitable support network. Coverage across outlets underscores Swift’s pattern of large philanthropic gifts to individuals in crisis and the affected families' gratitude and recovery updates.

Des Plaines Clinic Expands Medically Supervised Weight LossHealth — 2dA set of health- and fitness-focused initiatives highlight a trend toward integrated, community-oriented approaches: Adams Ave Fitness markets a premium gym that combines strength training, recovery, and community support, while Better Body Connection offers medically supervised weight-loss programs in Des Plaines with individualized plans and physician oversight. Community programs extend beyond traditional gyms, as Willing Hearts Helpful Hands partners with Great Neck Library to offer a chair fitness class for family caregivers, emphasizing accessible, low-impact activity and supportive networks.

Burnham plans Ukraine visit to boost long-range missiles — Aug 23, 2026Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham will announce declassification of UK-made components of the Scalp/Storm Shadow missiles to help Ukraine build its own long-range missile capability, and will press France to help establish local assembly lines in Ukraine. He will also chair a new 'coalition of the willing' in Kyiv on Ukraine's independence day, reiterating that Ukraine's security is Britain's security and pledging sustained support despite Moscow's warnings.

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