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“It was never about the record”

— A professor, who spent 100 days living underwater. He's still making a splash.

 
Top Story

Trump

The Story

Authorities are on high alert ahead of former President Trump’s appearance in federal court.

Catch me up.

Over the weekend, the Justice Department unsealed an indictment against Trump. He faces at least 37 counts, including withholding national defense information. The indictment says the former president allegedly collected “hundreds of classified documents” and kept them at his Mar-a-Lago home, including in a bathroom and ballroom. The classified docs allegedly contained highly sensitive information from the CIA and DoD — like the US's nuclear programs or the country's potential vulnerability to military attacks. Now, Trump is expected to appear in a Miami federal courtroom tomorrow afternoon.

Tell me more.

Ahead of Trump's arrival, federal and local Miami officials are preparing safety measures amid planned protests outside of the court building and potentially across the country. FBI special agents are also reportedly monitoring chatrooms and leads for signs of possible threats, but there have been none so far. Meanwhile, Trump maintains the indictment is a “a political hit job.” Many Democrats say “no one’s above the law.“ As for the rest of the country, one poll found the indictment has divided many Americans.

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Trump faces more than three dozen federal charges. While this case plays out in the judicial system, there are still other cases and investigations unfolding in the background…along with the 2024 election.

 
And Also...This

Where people are relieved…

Colombia. Over the weekend, Colombian soldiers rescued four indigenous children who were lost in the Amazon jungle for 40 days after a plane crash. Three adults — including the children's mother — did not survive the accident. The Colombian government sent 150 soldiers to look for the children, ages 13, 9, 4, and 1. After weeks of searching, the siblings were found after officials noticed footprints, a baby bottle, and a diaper. Authorities said the children relied on cassava flour, seeds, and fruit to stay alive. Now, the kids are recovering at a hospital. Colombia’s president called them an “example of survival” and said their story “will remain in history.”

Who people are talking about...

The Unabomber. Over the weekend, Ted Kaczynski was found dead in his prison cell. He was 81. Kaczynski was serving life in prison for committing 16 bombings between 1978 and 1995 — killing three people and permanently injuring several others. His early attacks at universities and airlines led the FBI to call him “the unabomber.” Kaczynski's death is reportedly being investigated as a possible suicide.

Who’s passing the baton…

George Soros. Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal reported the investor and philanthropist is passing his $25 billion legacy to his son, Alex Soros. The Soros empire distributes over $1.5 billion each year through its nonprofit. It also donates tens of millions of dollars to Democratic groups and candidates through its super PAC. Now, George Soros, who's been a right-wing target, says his son has “earned” the keys to the empire.

Why people are saying ‘bravo’...

The Tony Awards. Yesterday, Alex Newell of “Shucked” and J. Harrison Ghee of “Some Like It Hot” became the first openly nonbinary performers to win Tonys for acting. Some of the other big winners of the night: “Leopoldstadt” won for best play and “Kimberly Akimbo” for best musical. Cue: Standing ovation.

While the US refused to blend in…

Novak Djokovic continues to stand out.

Whose stunt went terribly wrong…

Conor McGregor's.

 
 
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We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community.

Family Pride…Brittany M (CO). After losing an uncle to AIDS, she is running to raise money to provide resources for LGBTQIA+ communities in Colorado to have a safe space. 

(Some) Birthdays…Rebecca Rotenberg (DC), Ginny Drinker (SC), Elizabeth D'Aversa (AL), Amy Frewing (OR), Tanya Schmitt (MN), Amanda Rosenstein (NY), Lisa L. (CA), Julia Carita (NJ), Julia Giangrass (NY), JaniRae Wern (MN), Katy Bauer (PA), Amanda McLure (MA), Caitlin Elliott (MD)

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