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Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape http://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape 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 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts 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.

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Shohei Ohtani's interpreter gambling scandal is being developed into a TV series https://www.yahoo.com/sports/shohei-ohtanis-interpreter-gambling-scandal-is-being-developed-into-a-tv-series-212056412.html Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach https://apnews.com/article/america-first-trump-biden-russia-ukraine-policy-54080728c6e549c8312c4d71150480ba Barron Trump selected as at-large Florida delegate to Republican National Convention https://www.cbsnews.com/news/barron-trump-delegate-florida-republican-national-convention/ Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava Resigns Just 2 Days After Miss USA Stepped Down https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/miss-teen-usa-2023-umasofia-202701074.html FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse https://apnews.com/article/ftx-crypto-bankman-fried-creditor-6365ceb2565deb891da9b268db94b7a8 People are tearing into Apple for its latest iPad commercial: 'Steve wouldn't have shipped that ad' https://www.businessinsider.com/people-are-tearing-into-apple-for-its-latest-ipad-ad-2024-5?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=business-sf New 'Lord of the Rings' movie, 'The Hunt for Gollum,' being produced by Peter Jackson https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/new-lord-rings-movie-hunt-gollum-produced-peter-jackson-rcna151453 Las Vegas alien footage 'is real' and shows two 'demon creature' beings https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/las-vegas-alien-footage-is-32760092 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 10: Bono (64) Erik Palladino (56) Kenan Thompson (46) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1954: Bill Haley and the Comets released Rock Around the Clock, the first rock and roll record to reach number one on the charts. 2016: An Indian fertility clinic announced that a 70 year old woman had successfully given birth to a baby boy. 2018: R. Kelly’s songs were removed from Spotify playlists after sexual abuse allegations. WORD OF THE DAY: eager / [ ee-ger ] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/eager keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Military Spouse Appreciation Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-military-spouse-appreciation-day-friday-before-mothers-day

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Hamas says they approve framework for cease-fire agreement with Israel https://www.foxnews.com/world/hamas-approve-framework-cease-fire-agreement-israel Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs Had 'No Plans' to Help Danity Kane After 'Making the Band,' His Bodyguard Says https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sean-p-diddy-combs-no-plans-help-danity-kane-making-the-band-bodyguard-says.html/ Jerry Lawler's WWE Contract Not Renewed, Still Under Legends Deal https://www.sescoops.com/wwe/jerry-lawler-reportedly-gone-from-wwe The Boys: Gen V Will Not Recast Chance Perdomo's Role https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-boys-gen-v-will-not-recast-chance-perdomos-role/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR12RPJyqGHy0qXt9gS5K1TGEFRvWUFLfHWHw-lYlG5kYN7bZNwBcT4iMr8_aem_AYFcueFKij1bkbioJtO8HR0M6JglI2SusuWynurcGj867m2WPfKNcT0uYgGwGHdU2oJo4r7nHCFwvUJaAywRrPGx Ole Miss fraternity expels member who appeared to make ape-like sounds toward Black protester https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/fraternity-expels-member-university-mississippi-taunt-black-woman-rcna150860 Miss USA Noelia Voigt makes 'tough decision' to step down to preserve her mental health https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/miss-usa-noelia-voigt-makes-160847526.html Elizabeth Holmes sees more months trimmed from prison release date https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/elizabeth-holmes-prison-release-date-rcna149825 CNN host's invitation to speak at Dickinson College's Commencement rescinded after backlash https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/dickinson-college-rescinds-michael-smerconishs-commencement-invitation-after-backlash/521-ab672f20-d8f2-4225-b06f-80da12a387f4 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 7 Aidy Bryant (37) Alexander Ludwig (32) MrBeast (26) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1999: A jury found The Jenny Jones Show and Warner Bros. liable in the shooting death of Scott Amedure, after the show purposely deceived Jonathan Schmitz to appear on a secret same-sex crush episode. Schmitz later killed Amedure and the jury awarded Amedure’s family $25 million. 2013: Delaware became the 11th US State to legalize same-sex marriage. 2022: Country singer Mickey Gilley, best known as the pioneer of the “urban cowboy” style, died. He was 86. WORD OF THE DAY: quibble / [ kwib-uhl ] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/quibble to argue over a minor matter PLUS, TODAY WE CELBRATE: World Asthma Day https://ginasthma.org/world-asthma-day-2024/

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical http://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Usher's Lovers & Friends canceled, music festival cites Las Vegas weather https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/05/04/usher-lovers-and-friends-2024-canceled/73568484007/ NFL Network Announces More Massive Layoffs & Program Changes https://www.totalprosports.com/nfl/breaking-nfl-network-announce-more-massive-layoffs-program-changes/ Mystik Dan edges Sierra Leone in a photo finish to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/triple/derby/2024/05/04/kentucky-derby-payouts-betting-results-mystik-dan-wins/73566747007/ "Fall Guy" Box Office Debut Lackluster Despite Ryan Gosling, Ad Campaign https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-05/-fall-guy-deepens-box-office-malaise-with-another-soft-debut Walgreens limits online sales of viral Gummy Mango candy to 1 bag https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/02/gummy-mango-peelable-candy-viral-walgreens/73544844007/ Jerry Seinfeld says the ‘extreme left’ has ruined sitcoms with ‘PC crap’ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jerry-seinfeld-says-extreme-left-090739875.html Byron Allen's Media Company to Undergo Layoffs https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/byron-allen-media-company-layoffs-1235889191/#webview=1 Kendrick Lamar and Drake drop dueling takedowns as diss tracks surge with a vengeance https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hip-hop-diss-track-saga-kendrick-lamar-drake-battle-rcna149995 Sriracha Shortage May Be Looming as Huy Fong Foods Halts Production https://www.mensjournal.com/news/sriracha-shortage-looming-huy-fong-foods Kate Middleton and Prince William are ‘going through hell,’ says ‘heartbroken’ confidante https://nypost.com/2024/05/03/entertainment/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-are-going-through-hell-says-heartbroken-confidante/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 6: Willie Mays (93) Roma Downey (64) George Clooney (63) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1946: The New York Yankees became the first major league baseball team to travel by plane. 1954: Roger Bannister became the first person to run the mile in under four minutes. 1990: Dominic Cuzzacrea ran the 26.2-mile Buffalo, New York, marathon in 3 hours and 6 minutes while flipping a pancake. WORD OF THE DAY: abut / [ uh-buht ] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/abut lie adjacent to another or share a boundary PLUS, TODAY WE CELBRATE: National Nurses Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/pop-culture-lifestyle/national-nurses-day-may-6

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: California police flatten pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, arrest protesters https://www.reuters.com/world/us/california-police-flatten-pro-palestinian-camp-ucla-arrest-protesters-2024-05-02/ T-Mobile buys Mint Mobile for $1.3 billion. Ryan Reynolds could make $300 million https://qz.com/t-mobile-acquires-mint-mobile-ryan-reynolds-roaming-1851449754 MeTV is Launching a 24/7 Classic Cartoon Network in Partnership With Warner Bros. Discovery Called MeTV Toons https://cordcuttersnews.com/metv-is-launching-a-24-7-classic-cartoon-network-in-partnership-with-warner-bros-discovery-called-metv-toons/ Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban, sending it to governor's desk https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/arizona-senate-passes-repeal-1864-abortion-ban-sending/story?id=109827722 Charles Barkley says he can become a 'free agent' if TNT loses NBA TV rights https://www.yahoo.com/sports/charles-barkley-says-become-free-162655245.html Eight tons of ground beef sold at Walmart locations nationwide recalled for possible E. coli contamination https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/02/business/walmart-ground-beef-recall/index.html Allan Lichtman: ‘Nostradamus’ of US presidential elections shares his forecast for 2024 https://t.co/EyxserJW7P Iran's internationally renowned Shiraz University to grant scholarships to expelled pro-Palestine students in US, Europe https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2024/05/01/724698/Iran-Shiraz-University-grant-scholarships-expelled-students-United-States-Europe Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 3: Willie Geist (49) Christina Hendricks (49) Dule’ Hill (49) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 2006: A study by Salary.com reported a full-time stay-at-home mother would earn $134,121 a year if paid for all her work. 2014: Donald Sterling, L.A. Clippers owner, was banned for life after reports of his racist comments. 2018: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences membership voted to expel Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski. WORD OF TEH DAY: multitude / [ muhl-ti-tood, -tyood ] a large indefinite number https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=214 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Paranormal Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-paranormal-day-may-3#:~:text=Each%20year%20on%20May%203rd,their%20experiences%20with%20each%20other.

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: New York police clear the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University https://www.npr.org/2024/05/01/1248401802/columbia-university-protests-new-york Threat 'neutralized' after active shooter reported outside Wisconsin middle school https://abcnews.go.com/US/wisconsin-mount-horeb-reported-active-shooter/story?id=109800261 Instagram and Twitch roll out new TikTok-like short-form video discovery features https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/instagram-tiktok-roll-new-tiktok-short-form-video-discovery-features-rcna150231 Google lays off staff from Flutter, Dart and Python teams weeks before its developer conference https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/01/google-lays-off-staff-from-flutter-dart-python-weeks-before-its-developer-conference/ Wegovy and Zepbound Shortages Will Last Until Summer https://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/wegovy-and-zepbound-shortages-will-last-until-summer/ Marvin Harrison Jr. Has Refused To Sign His NFLPA Licensing Agreement Due To "Beef" With Fanatics From His College Days https://www.totalprosports.com/nfl/report-marvin-harrison-jr-has-refused-to-sign-his-nflpa-licensing-agreement-due-to-beef-with-fanatics-from-his-college-days/ Dan Schneider sues over portrayal in ‘Quiet on Set’ https://www.audacy.com/knxnews/news/local/dan-schneider-sues-over-portrayal-in-quiet-on-set Trump acknowledges he told Secret Service on Jan. 6 that he would 'like to go down' to the Capitol https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-acknowledges-told-secret-service-jan-6-go-capitol-rcna150298 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 2: Dwayne Johnson (52) Jenna Von Oy (47) Princess Charlotte (9) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1978: The first unsolicited bulk commercial email (which would later become known as “spam”) was sent to every ARPANET address on the west coast of the United States. The aggressive marketer decided to invite 393 ARPANET users to a product presentation by Digital Equipment Corporation. The ARPANET was the network created by the U.S. Department of Defense and was the predecessor of the Internet. 2011: U.S. Navy Seal Team Six raided a large compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and killed Al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden’s body was buried at sea in accordance with Islamic rites later that day. 2023: 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike. The strike would last through September 27, 2023. WORD OF TEH DAY: ruse / [ rooz ] a trick, stratagem, or artifice PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: World Password Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/world-password-day-first-thursday-in-may#:~:text=The%20Registrar%20at%20National%20Day,year%20as%20World%20Password%20Day.

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: Protesters take over Columbia University's Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations https://www.yahoo.com/news/colleges-across-us-seek-clear-041304333.html Lakers open to drafting Bronny James with LeBron's future in L.A. uncertain, per report https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-open-to-drafting-bronny-james-with-lebrons-future-in-la-uncertain-per-report/#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17144968510426&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbssports.com%2Fnba%2Fnews%2Flakers-open-to-drafting-bronny-james-with-lebrons-future-in-la-uncertain-per-report%2F Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-nyc-hush-money-trial-resume-with-bankers-testimony-2024-04-30/ Hunter Biden demands that Fox News remove ‘intimate’ images from its platforms https://www.yahoo.com/news/hunter-biden-demands-fox-news-160134096.html Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-everyone-working-on-superchargers-new-vehicles/ Tennessee governor signs bill allowing teachers and staff to be armed on campus https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/us/tennessee-governor-signs-school-guns-bill/index.html US DEA will reclassify marijuana, ease restrictions https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-biden-dea-criminal-justice-pot-f833a8dae6ceb31a8658a5d65832a3b8 Emmanuel Acho co-authors book on antisemitism https://awfulannouncing.com/books/emmanuel-acho-co-authored-uncomfortable-conversations-jew.html Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON MAY 1: Paul Teutul Sr. (75) Tim McGraw (57) Wes Anderson (55) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1939: In the May issues of Detective Comics #27, which appeared on newsstands on this day, a new crime fighter, the “Batman,” debuted. 2003: In what became known as the “Mission Accomplished” speech, U.S. President George W. Bush declared “major combat operations in Iraq have ended” on board USS Abraham Lincoln off the coast of California. He added that “difficult work” remained ahead. 2011: President Barack Obama announced the death of terrorist Osama bin Laden. (It was May 1 in the U.S. when bin Laden died, May 2 where he died.) WORD OF THE DAY: squeamish / [ skwee-mish ] easily disturbed or disgusted by unpleasant things https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=210 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Mother Goose Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-mother-goose-day-may-1#:~:text=National%20Mother%20Goose%20Day%20on,rhymes%20we%20loved%20as%20children.

Today's Sponsor: Blinkist http://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown: Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents’ dinner https://apnews.com/article/biden-white-house-correspondents-dinner-colin-jost-5843271c1d3a868d700cfc525ddc7f8d Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office https://apnews.com/article/challengers-movie-zendaya-box-office-a05571e3e3537630301cebe2f081013a Britney Spears settles long-running legal dispute with estranged father, finally bringing ultimate end to conservatorship https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/entertainment/britney-spears-settles-conservatorship-legal-dispute/index.html Amanda Seales says Shannon Sharpe “already committed to undermining” after interview https://www.revolt.tv/article/amanda-seales-critiques-shannon-sharpes-line-in-questioning-after-club-shay-shay-interview Black Twitter shuts down Jasmine Guy slander in viral tweet https://www.revolt.tv/article/black-twitter-gives-jasmine-guy-her-flowers-following-viral-prince-mix-up King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says https://www.wbaltv.com/article/king-charles-iii-public-duties-resume-after-cancer-treatment/60619832#:~:text=King%20Charles%20III%20will%20resume%20his%20public%20duties%20next%20week,public%20visit%20to%20a%20cancer Iraqi TikTok star Umm Fahad shot dead in Baghdad https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/middleeast/iraq-tiktok-star-umm-fahad-killed-intl/index.html Per new book, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's mother said police informed the media about her daughter's death before her own family https://www.businessinsider.com/miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-mother-police-media-daughter-death-2024-4 Rebel Wilson's memoir allegation against Sacha Baron Cohen redacted in UK edition https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2024/04/25/rebel-wilson-memoir-sacha-baron-cohen-allegation/73458522007/?tbref=hp ‘Mr. Irrelevant’: Alabama’s Jaylen Key is final pick of 2024 NFL Draft, goes to New York Jets https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2024/04/mr-irrelevant-alabamas-jaylen-key-is-final-pick-of-2024-nfl-draft-goes-to-new-york-jets.html Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 29: Willie Nelson (91) Michelle Pfeiffer (66) Eve Plumb (66) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1967: After refusing induction into the United States Army the day before (citing religious reasons), Muhammad Ali was stripped of his boxing title. 1990: A wrecking crane began tearing down the Berlin Wall at the historic Brandenberg Gate. The Wall had divided East and West Berlin since August 1961. 2004: Oldsmobile built its final car, ending 107 years of production. WORD OF THE DAY: misanthrope / [ mis-uhn-throhp, miz- ] a person who hates, dislikes, or distrusts most others; an antisocial, cynical, or unfriendly person https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=205 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Zipper Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-zipper-day-april-29#:~:text=National%20Zipper%20Day%20commemorates%20April,may%20automatically%20take%20for%20granted.

Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial https://apnews.com/article/weinstein-metoo-appeal-ed29faeec862abf0c071e8bd3574c4a3 Arizona grand jury indicts Meadows, Giuliani, other Trump allies for 2020 election interference https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/24/arizona-election-indictments-giuliani-meadows-trump-00154241 Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e-jean-carroll-case-new-trial-denied/ Brooke Shields Announces Candidacy For President Of Actors’ Equity Association https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-was-my-responsibility-brooke-shields-announces-candidacy-for-president-of-actors-equity-association-1298842 Bears draft QB Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft https://www.chicagobears.com/news/caleb-williams-bears-quarterback-number-1-pick-2024-nfl-draft-usc LAPD arrests 93 people at USC amid Israel-Hamas war protests https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/tensions-rise-at-usc-as-pro-palestine-protesters-clash-with-police/3396426/ Mona Lisa should be moved to improve 'worst viewing experience', Louvre proposes https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/23/mona-lisa-moved-improve-worst-viewing-experience-louvre/ Idris Elba Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny That Keanu Reeves Is In ‘Sonic 3’ (But He Would Like Him To Be) https://uproxx.com/movies/keanu-reeves-sonic-shadow-idris-elba/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 26: Carol Burnett (91) Melania Trump (54) Tom Welling (47) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1993: Conan O’Brien was named to succeed David Letterman as host of NBC’s “Late Night” program. 2018: Bill Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault in Pennsylvania. 2019: “No religion” tops a survey of American religious identity for the first time at 23.1 percent, edging out Catholics 23 percent and evangelicals 22.5 percent. WORD OF THE DAY: remunerate / [ ri-myoo-nuh-reyt ] to pay, recompense, or reward for work, trouble, etc. https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=199 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Static Cling Day https://nationaltoday.com/national-static-cling-day/

Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom https://www.yahoo.com/news/congress-passes-tiktok-sell-ban-014549012.html House speaker to visit Columbia University, call for president's resignation amid ongoing protests https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-speaker-mike-johnson-columbia-university-visit/ Michelle Obama, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, ‘Club Shay Shay’ and Kara Swisher Among 2024 Webby Awards Winners https://www.thewrap.com/webby-awards-2024-winners-list/ Katt Williams interview close to breaking YouTube record https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/katt-williams-interview-close-to-breaking-youtube-record/ Texas A&M laying off athletic department staff in response to 'existing and emerging threats to our business model' https://www.on3.com/college/texas-am-aggies/news/texas-am-laying-off-athletic-department-staff-in-response-to-existing-and-emerging-threats-to-our-business-model-per-trev-alberts/ Reggie Bush to have Heisman Trophy returned https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40014492/reggie-bush-heisman-trophy-returned Dolphin dead after being repeatedly shot in Louisiana, $20,000 reward offered for information https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dolphin-dead-repeatedly-shot-louisiana-20000-reward-offered-info-rcna149216 U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive https://www.cbsnews.com/news/milk-bird-flu-cow-testing/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 25: Al Pacino (84) Gina Torres (55) Renee Zellweger (55) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1950: In the NBA draft, the Boston Celtics used their second-round pick to select Chuck Cooper. That fall, Cooper would become the first African-American to play in the NBA. 1988: Sonny Bono was elected mayor of Palm Springs, California. In 1994 he was elected to Congress. He died in a skiing accident in 1997. 2019: Microsoft became the third U.S. company to be listed with a market worth of $1 trillion, after Apple and Amazon. WORD OF THE DAY: poetize / [ poh-i-tahyz ] to express poetically https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=197 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: It’s eight months until Christmas!

Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Top recruit de-commits from Kentucky to follow John Calipari to Arkansas https://nypost.com/2024/04/23/sports/karter-knox-decommits-from-kentucky-to-follow-john-calipari-to-arkansas/ Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award https://www.reuters.com/technology/trump-poised-clinch-13-billion-social-media-company-stock-award-2024-04-23/ George Santos ends congressional bid for New York’s 1st District https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/george-santos-ends-independent-bid-new-york-1/index.html Candace Owens Becomes Catholic https://www.newsweek.com/candace-owens-becomes-catholic-1893076 UnitedHealth paid ransom to bad actors, says patient data was compromised in Change Healthcare cyberattack https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/unitedhealth-paid-ransom-to-bad-actors-says-patient-data-was-compromised-in-change-healthcare-cyberattack.html Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage https://www.yahoo.com/news/australian-pm-calls-elon-musk-034254247.html Arkansas State Police turn over findings of investigation into ATF shooting of Little Rock airport executive https://www.yahoo.com/news/arkansas-state-police-turn-over-233526461.html Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired https://apnews.com/article/megan-thee-stallion-photographer-lawsuit-56fa11e5c1e7423086fd2f0660d1b391 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 24: Barbra Streisand (82) Kelly Clarkson (42) Joe Keery (32) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1704: The first regular newspaper in the United States, the Boston, Massachusetts New-Letter, was first published. 1800: The United States Library of Congress was established when President John Adams signed legislation to appropriate $5,000 to purchase “such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress”. 1969: Singer Paul McCartney announced that there was no truth to the widespread rumor he was dead. WORD OF THE DAY: biblioklept / [ bib-lee-uh-klept ] a person who steals books https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=195 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: New Kids on the Block Day https://nationaltoday.com/new-kids-on-the-block-day/

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV thisistheconversationproject.com/youtubetv Today's Rundown: Trump’s $175 million bond in New York civil fraud judgment case is settled with cash promise https://apnews.com/article/trump-civil-fraud-trial-appeal-bond-9c727602732c683fde6edd64879611e7 Patriots owner pulls funding for Columbia University over pro-Palestine protests https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/finance/robert-kraft-pulls-his-funding-columbia-university-over-pro-palestine Supreme Court declines to hear Kari Lake voting machine lawsuit https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4611220-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-kari-lake-voting-machine-lawsuit/ Nicki Minaj Nearly Gets Hit by Flying Object During Detroit Concert, Throws It Back Into Crowd https://www.complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/nicki-minaj-nearly-gets-hit-by-flying-object-concert?d_id=7567953&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=complexmag&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3LbC_sgJa-Lj-527rKOfBJvzyDkQpPhMBoi9BBjiZ_hV8HAXFX7UsFk3I_aem_AU7WaLHnTVujyXwTtHPXvl5Aia0evQC6sB2lQFmP0MDza3Rbjg_kCU6a3EvjYDV5LulTljaB7SmaNWHin6TeL4_2 Michael Jordan Is Finally Finding Success as a Team Owner - In NASCAR https://frontofficesports.com/michael-jordan-is-finally-finding-success-as-a-team-owner/ Republican Rep Roasts Matt Gaetz: ‘I Serve With Some Real Scumbags’ https://www.thewrap.com/tony-gonzales-matt-gaetz-scumbags/ David Beckham Sues Mark Wahlberg's F45 Fitness Company For 10 Million https://www.tmz.com/2024/04/21/david-beckham-sues-mark-wahlberg-f45-fitness-deal/ Pastor John Lindell apologizes for inviting Alex Magala, Mark Driscoll to men’s conference https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-lindell-apologizes-for-inviting-alex-magala-mark-driscoll.html Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 23: John Cena (47) John Oliver (47) Kal Penn (47) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1985: Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke. The response was overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula was back on the market in less than 3 months. 1988: Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side of the Moon, after spending the record total of 741 consecutive weeks (over 14 years) on the Billboard 200, left the charts for its first time ever. 2020: Donald Trump suggested COVID-19 might be treated by injecting disinfectant or UV lights into a human body at a White House press briefing. WORD OF THE DAY: superfluous / [ soo-pur-floo-uhs ] being more than is sufficient or required; excessive https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=188 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Talk Like Shakespeare Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-talk-like-shakespeare-day-april-23#:~:text=In%202011%2C%20Illinois%20Governor%20Pat,day%20by%20the%20United%20Nations.

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: 911 outages reported in parts of 4 states, including in Las Vegas, officials say https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/911-lines-down-in-multiple-cities-officials-say/index.html Idaho Murders Suspect Bryan Kohberger Says He Has an Alibi https://people.com/idaho-murders-suspect-bryan-kohbergers-startling-alibi-driving-moon-stars-8635331 12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing https://apnews.com/article/trump-manhattan-stormy-daniels-michael-cohen-b514cb52bb31a82579cb827c40166173 Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, dies at 80 https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/18/dickey-betts-allman-brothers-dies-at-80/73370684007/ Collision narrowly avoided at Reagan National Airport after two jets were cleared onto the same runway https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/washington-ronald-reagan-airport-plane-crash/index.html NHL Approves Arizona Coyotes Relocation to Salt Lake City https://www.si.com/nhl/2024/04/18/arizona-coyotes-relocation-nhl-approve-salt-lake-city Prince Harry renounces British residency, declares US is his 'new country' https://pagesix.com/2024/04/17/royal-family/prince-harry-renounces-british-residency-declares-us-is-his-new-country/ Travis Kelce named host of ‘Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?’ for Prime Video https://apnews.com/article/travis-kelce-smarter-than-a-celebrity-edacd6f3504d892d64772f0d2268f3d4 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 19: Ashley Judd (56) Ali Wong (42) Simu Liu (35) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1987: The Simpsons made their television debut in the short “Good Night,” a segment for The Tracey Ullman Show. 1993: The 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian building outside Waco, Texas, ended when a fire broke out. Eighty-one people died. 1995: Oklahoma City bombing: The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, was bombed, killing 168. WORD OF THE DAY: upshot / [ uhp-shot ] a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/upshot-4-19-2024/ PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Hanging Out Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/read/april-19-2024-national-hanging-out-day-national-clean-out-your-medicine-cabinet-day-national-oklahoma-city-bombing-commemoration-day-national-north-dakota-day-national-garlic-day-national-amaretto-day#:~:text=The%20day%20aims%20to%20raise,Read%20more...

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods the Dubai airport https://apnews.com/article/uae-historic-rain-storm-flooding-dubai-airport-disruption-3e838dbc169e52dcd6d11b64f79bdcb7 Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/caitlin-clark-wnba-salary-contract-b2529712.html NBA bans Raptors' Jontay Porter for gambling violations https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39962406/nba-bans-raptors-jontay-porter-gambling-violations NBA YoungBoy arrested in Utah for alleged possession of a weapon, drugs while awaiting trial on house arrest https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/17/nba-youngboy-arrested-utah-federal-trial-house-arrest/73357459007/?tbref=hp Keanu Reeves Joins ‘Sonic 3’ as Shadow https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/keanu-reeves-joins-sonic-3-shadow-1235874487/ Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-michigan-451d439325cdf9472d95f5ad283e61b0 Jenna Jameson's Wife Files for Divorce After Less Than Year of Marriage https://www.tmz.com/2024/04/16/jenna-jameson-wife-jessi-lawless-files-divorce-year-marriage/ No One Showed Up For Free Nelly Concert At University Of Florida https://brobible.com/culture/article/nelly-no-crowd-free-concert-university-of-florida/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 18: Conan O’Brien (61) Eric McCormack (61) Melissa Joan Hart (48) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1775: Two lanterns were hung in Boston, Massachusetts and Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott rode to warn of impending arrests of Samuel Adams and John Hancock. 1923: Yankee Stadium, “The House that Ruth Built,” opened. 2012: TV legend Dick Clark died following a heart attack in Santa Monica, California. WORD OF THE DAY: pedestrian / [ puh-des-tree-uhn ] going or performed on foot; walking https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/pedestrian-4-18-2024/ PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Adult Autism Awareness Day https://nationaltoday.com/adult-autism-awareness-day/

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: Man kills woman Uber driver in grisly shooting after scam caller triggered tragedy https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-kills-woman-uber-driver-in-grisly-shooting-after-scam-caller-triggered-tragedy-police/ Second high-profile stabbing to rock Sydney in recent days is declared a terrorist attack https://apnews.com/article/australia-church-stabbing-bishop-emannuel-126a140f1a38aeb9d63b2c7b744f588f TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth dies at 36 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tiktok-star-kyle-marisa-roth-dead-36-rcna147979 Prince William to resume royal duties after Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-william-resume-royal-duties-princess-kate-cancer-diagnosis-rcna147978 Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy to Deal With Leases and Labor Costs https://finance.yahoo.com/news/red-lobster-considers-bankruptcy-deal-194400918.html The University of Southern California cancels its Muslim valedictorian’s commencement speech, citing safety concerns https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/usc-valedictorian-commencement-speech-canceled/index.html 30-pound cat nicknamed ‘Thicken Nugget’ is swimming his way to his goal weight after being surrendered https://nypost.com/2024/04/12/lifestyle/30-pound-cat-nicknamed-thicken-nugget-is-swimming-his-way-to-his-goal-weight-after-being-surrendered/?utm_source=facebook&sr_share=facebook&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1IxfAT5oQKs9otLb97NPzgPb4-VG-GRbCf0dCcOMj2NyAQb2tEPhhtzQM Jelly Roll sued by Pennsylvania wedding band Jellyroll over trademark https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/16/jelly-roll-pennsylvania-wedding-band-trademark-lawsuit/73339344007/?tbref=hp Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 17: Jennifer Garner (52) Victoria Beckham (50) Rooney Mara (39) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1964: The FBI lab reported that it could not determine the lyrics on the Kingmen’s recording “Louie Louie.” 1973: Federal Express delivered its first package. 2014: NASA’s Kepler space observatory confirmed the discovery of the first Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another star. WORD OF THE DAY: vestibule / [ ves-tuh-byool ] a passage, hall, or antechamber between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/vestibule-4-17-2024/ PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Kickball Day https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/kickball-day/ ------------- 5 Authorities are on the hunt for a pair of men who toppled several ancient rocks at Lake Mead National Park https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/15/travel/lake-mead-rock-formation-vandalism-suspects/index.html 7 Fire engulfs Denmark’s historic stock exchange building, iconic spire collapses https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/16/fire-breaks-out-at-denmarks-historic-stock-exchange-building.html 9 Kirsten Dunst says she ‘didn’t even think to ask’ about Hollywood’s gender pay gap https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/03/kirsten-dunst-says-she-didnt-even-think-to-ask-about-hollywoods-gender-pay-gap#:~:text=Dunst%20previously%20commented%20on%20the,second%20Spider%2DMan%20poster%3F%20%E2%80%A6 12 NCAA sanctions Michigan with probation and recruiting penalties for football violations https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2024/04/16/michigan-ncaa-sanctions-recruiting-violations-jim-harbaugh/73342698007/ 13 HSBC lays off at least a dozen Asia dealmakers amid weaker activities, sources say http://reut.rs/4aTvnnR 14 Flame is lit for Paris 2024 in...

Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical https://thisistheconversationproject.com/zenni Today's Rundown: CBS Pulls The Plug On Billy Joel At Worst Possible Moment, And Fans Are So Pissed https://www.huffpost.com/entry/billy-joel-concert-cut-cbs_n_661cadb5e4b0f709554b00b7 Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the https://youtube.com/live/dmWRadXXAIAby the Indiana Fever, as expected https://apnews.com/article/wnba-draft-2024-caitlin-clark-6aa5dddaedbe7da5a2b147da6d39e832 The Chicago Sky owned two picks in the first round of the WNBA Draft, and they put them to maximum effect, selecting South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso and LSU forward Angel Reese. Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose https://apnews.com/article/barges-break-loose-ohio-river-pittsburgh-09395678882415fa7864a4cd720d6e0c With Disastrous Ratings, Charles Barkley and Gayle King Bid Farewell to First “King Charles” Season https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-with-disastrous-ratings-charles-barkley-and-gayle-king-bid-farewell-to-first-king-charles-season/ Gun supervisor for ‘Rust’ movie gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set https://apnews.com/article/rust-alec-baldwin-shooting-armorer-sentencing-627373b6fd8aabe1f25050943777daba Tesla lays off ‘more than 10%’ of its global workforce https://electrek.co/2024/04/15/tesla-lays-off-more-than-10-of-its-global-workforce/ Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande U.K. concert bombing take legal action against intelligence agency https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/survivors-2017-ariana-grande-uk-concert-bombing-legal-action-rcna147771 Nebraska teacher arrested after police find her, teen student naked in car https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/15/omaha-nebraska-teacher-erin-ward-arrested-accused-sexual-abuse/73325712007/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 16 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (77) Jon Cryer (60) Anya Taylor-Joy (28) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1947: Bernard Baruch coined the term “Cold War” to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. 2003: Michael Jordan played his last NBA game with the Washington Wizards, who lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 107-87. 2018: Kendrick Lamar became the first rapper and non-classical or jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for music with his album Damn. WORD OF TEH DAY: belabour / [ bəˈlābər ] to explain something more than necessary https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=160 PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Eggs Benedict Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-eggs-benedict-day-april-16

Today's Sponsor: Resume Solution https://thisistheconversationproject.com/resumesolution Today's Rundown: Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot https://www.yahoo.com/news/multiple-people-stabbed-1-person-071751022.html Israel: 300+ Projectiles fired by Iran towards Israel https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/14/world/video/iran-israel-strikes-anderson-intv-04141aseg1-cnni-world-fast Nike's new Team USA Olympic track uniform for women slammed as sexist by athletes: 'A costume born of patriarchal forces' https://www.yahoo.com/news/nikes-new-team-usa-olympic-track-uniform-for-women-slammed-as-sexist-by-athletes-a-costume-born-of-patriarchal-forces-215927719.html 26 barges break loose and float down Ohio River, causing damage and prompting bridge closures in Pittsburgh https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/13/us/pittsburgh-barges-bridges-ohio-river/index.html Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Scores Second Week Atop Billboard 200 https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/beyonce-cowboy-carter-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235656337/ Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office. https://apnews.com/article/box-office-civil-war-godzilla-kong-0933dabd6d399e3c10c2cd49378a102d 'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/golden-bachelor-couple-gerry-turner-theresa-nist-announce-109148023 Duke University Has Officially Ended Its Full-Ride Scholarship For Black Students In Need Of Financial Assistance https://afrotech.com/duke-university-ends-black-scholarship-program/ Fox News, Newsmax, Steven Crowder, Tim Pool Sued by Man Claiming They Falsely Identified Him as Neo-Nazi Mass Shooter https://www.mediaite.com/media/fox-news-newsmax-steven-crowder-tim-pool-sued-by-man-claiming-they-falsely-identified-him-as-neo-nazi-mass-shooter/ O.J. Simpson will be cremated; estate executor says 'hard no' to controversial ex-athlete’s brain being studied for CTE https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oj-simpson-will-cremated-estate-executor-says-hard-no-controversial-ex-rcna147756 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 15: Emma Thompson (65) Emma Watson (34) Maisie Williams (27) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1865: Abraham Lincoln died after being shot the previous evening by John Wilkes Booth. Andrew Johnson became the 17th President of the United States. 1955: Ray Kroc opened his first franchise of McDonald’s restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois. 2010: Volcanic ash from the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland lead to the closure of airspace over most of Europe. WORD OF THE DAY: scarce / [ skairs ] deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/scarce-4-15-2024/ PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Income Tax Pay Day https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/when-to-file

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape https://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape Today's Rundown: John Calipari officially hired as Arkansas men's basketball coach https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39913931/john-calipari-officially-hired-arkansas-men-basketball-coach NFL Helmets Undergoing Major Change For 2024 As 12 New Models Approved https://www.totalprosports.com/nfl/report-nfl-helmets-undergoing-major-change-for-2024-as-12-new-models-approved-with-half-of-them-receiving-one-significant-perk/ 6 former Mississippi law officers to be sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-goon-squad-sentencing-3519cddc1f1e2827f28bb930045305d6 LeVar Burton Set To Host And Executive Produce The CW’s ‘Trivial Pursuit’ After Losing Out On ‘Jeopardy’ Gig https://decider.com/2024/04/10/levar-burton-host-executive-produce-trivial-pursuit-report/ Chicago police fire 96 shots after gunfire breaks out at a fatal traffic stop https://www.yahoo.com/news/video-fatal-shooting-involving-5-133046100.html Missouri executes Brian Dorsey for 2006 double murder after mercy bid backed by 72 correctional officers https://us.cnn.com/2024/04/09/us/brian-dorsey-missouri-execution-tuesday/index.html WNBA announces multi-year partnership with first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill https://www.foxnews.com/sports/wnba-announces-multi-year-partnership-first-ever-over-counter-birth-control-pill North Carolina Megachurch Pastor Steven Furtick Under Fire For Wearing $2,000 Givenchy Sweater To Easter Sunday https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/04/10/north-carolina-megachurch-pastor-steven-furtick-under-fire-for-wearing-2000-givenchy-sweater-to-easter-sunday/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 11: Jeremy Clarkson (64) Jennifer Esposito (51) Joss Stone (37) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1970: Apollo 13 launched. 1981: Twelve days after he was wounded in an assassination attempt, President Ronald Reagan returned to the White House. 2015: President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro met at the Summit of the Americas in Panama for talks aimed at thawing relations; the historic meeting marked the first interaction in decades between top leaders of the two nations. WORD OF THE DAY: divulge / [ dih-vuhlj, dahy- ] https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=146 make known to the public information previously kept secret PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Eight-Track Tape Day https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/pop-culture-lifestyle/national-eight-track-tape-day-april-11#:~:text=National%20Eight%20Track%20Tape%20Day%20on%20April%2011th%20recognizes%20an,seventies%20on%20eight%2Dtrack%20tapes.

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: Fundrise https://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise Today's Rundown: EA Finally Reveals College Football Video Game Date https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/pitt-panthers-breaking-ea-sports-reveals-college-football-video-game-date Women’s NCAA title game outdraws the men’s championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-ratings-iowa-clark-b592435cc286c75a7ac9278c97326ad8 The Jon Snow sequel to ‘Game of Thrones’ isn’t happening, Kit Harington says https://apnews.com/article/jon-snow-sequel-game-of-thrones-kit-harington-4bc47ca40e8d3ecd0fc8414c8a49f367 Arizona Supreme Court upholds 1864 law banning nearly all abortions https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583128-arizona-supreme-court-issues-ruling-banning-nearly-all-abortions/ Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of Michigan school shooter, sentenced to 10 to 15 years for manslaughter https://abcnews.go.com/US/jennifer-james-crumbley-parents-michigan-school-shooter-sentenced/story?id=108900929 Former assistant principal charged with child neglect in case of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher https://apnews.com/article/teacher-shot-virginia-principal-indicted-ebony-parker-4207c41d7cadc7ae242531017832221e Florida Woman Sentenced for Stealing Ashley Biden's Diary https://abcnews.go.com/US/florida-woman-sentenced-month-prison-theft-ashley-bidens/story?id=109048171 'American Society of Magical Negroes' Pulled After 3 Weeks https://brobible.com/culture/article/american-society-of-magical-negroes-pulled-from-theaters/ Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 10: Steven Seagal (72) Orlando Jones (56) David Harbour (49) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1978: Volkswagen became the first non-American automobile manufacturer to build cars in the United States, opening a plant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. 1992 Comedian Sam Kinison was killed in a car crash outside Needles, California, at age 38. 2007: Two Russian cosmonauts and U.S. billionaire Charles Simonyi arrived at the International Space Station. WORD OF TEH DAY: yearn / [ yurn ] https://thebigwordsproject.morebettermediacompany.com/?p=144 to have an earnest or strong desire PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Siblings Day https://nationaltoday.com/national-siblings-day/

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: I Heart RVing https://thisistheconversationproject.com/rv Today's Rundown: John Calipari set to take Arkansas coaching job in major college basketball shake up https://www.foxnews.com/sports/john-calipari-set-take-arkansas-coaching-job-major-college-basketball-shake-up-report Morgan Wallen arrested after throwing chair from rooftop bar https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/08/morgan-wallen-arrested-nashville/73241072007/ Uber, Lyft set to exit from Minneapolis in May https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/heres-uber-lyfts-planned-exit-minneapolis-108977935 Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, sentenced to counseling for assaulting ex-girlfriend https://apnews.com/article/jonathan-majors-assault-sentencing-marvel-new-york-24212fa7708d397452d44f9cbc9fb127 Vince McMahon Sells $311 Million TKO Shares Back to Company, Endeavor https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/vince-mcmahon-tko-stock-sale-endeavor-1235963815/ Billie Eilish Reveals New Album Won’t Have Singles https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/billie-eilish-new-album-hit-me-hard-and-soft-1235868749/ Evolutionary psychology study finds biracial individuals are perceived more positively across cultures https://www.psypost.org/evolutionary-psychology-study-finds-biracial-individuals-are-perceived-more-positively-across-cultures/ Air Force contractor who walked into moving propeller had 'inadequate training' when killed https://www.yahoo.com/news/air-force-contractor-walked-moving-141548400.html Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON APRIL 9: Dennis Quaid (70) Keshia Knight Pulliam (45) Kristen Stewart (34) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY: 1682: Robert Cavelier de La Salle discovered the mouth of the Mississippi River, claimed it for France and named it Louisiana. 1867: Passing by a single vote, the United States Senate ratified a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska. 2005: Charles, Prince of Wales, married Camilla Parker Bowles. WORD OF THE DAY: malevolent / [ muh-lev-uh-luhnt ] defined as having or exerting a malignant influence PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Appomattox Day https://nationaltoday.com/appomattox-day/