Around the Globe

• The Biden administration has approved a $500M arms sale to Taiwan as it increases military assistance to the island despite objections from China; the proposed sale would include infrared search-and-track systems, munitions support, and equipment for the F-16 fighter jet program (More)
• Tropical Storm Franklin brought on floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic yesterday after making landfall in the country’s southern region, killing at least one person and injuring two others (More)
• A railway bridge under construction collapsed in northeastern India, leaving at least 26 people dead, according to officials; the cause of the incident is not yet clear and the railway authority has opened an investigation (More)

On the Homefront

• Former Trump campaign lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been booked at a Georgia jail on charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results; Giuliani surrendered to authorities shortly after his release bond was set at $150K (More)
• The first Republican presidential primary debate took place last night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; eight candidates took the stage, while Former President Donald Trump was interviewed by Tucker Carlson on Twitter at the same time (More)
• The Department of Justice announced the launch of two Covid-19 fraud strike forces, as 371 people were charged over offenses in connection to the alleged theft of more than $800M in coronavirus aid (More)

Glitz & Games

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• The president of the Spanish government’s High Council of Sport says he will take action against Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales if the soccer body fails to address an incident where Rubiales allegedly made unwanted advances towards Spanish player Jennifer Hermoso (More)
• Public Enemy and Ice-T are set to headline The National Celebration of Hip-Hop, free concerts held at the National Mall in Washington D.C. in October celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hip Hop genre (More)
• A judge rejected a request by Alec Baldwin’s attorneys to dismiss a civil lawsuit by three Rust crew members who allege cost-cutting endangered the cast and crew as the actor-producer skipped his own safety training (More)

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Business & Markets

• Major indexes in the stock market ended higher yesterday, with the Nasdaq leading the gains (Dow +0.54%, Nasdaq +1.59%, S&P 500 +1.10% )
• Juul Labs is planning to lay off 30% of its workforce, as the e-cigarette maker aims to reduce its operating costs; the round of job cuts would reduce operating expenses by $225M, according to a company spokesperson (More)
• Peloton stock (NASDAQ: PTON) dropped around 22% after the company reported a quarterly loss and a drop in new subscribers; the company cited its bike recall earlier this year and seasonality as responsible for the losses (More)

Tips & Tricks

• Feel Good: Meet Jackson Romrell, the young son of a fallen Utah police officer who was escorted to his first day of kindergarten this week by his mom and over a dozen South Salt Lake Police Department officers who stood in for his father
• Sneak Peek: Check out the first teaser for Frasier, the upcoming revival series of the original sitcom that will see Kelsey Grammer reprise his role as Frasier Crane, alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst, Jack Cutmore-Scott, and others
• Bump This: Country music has taken America by storm this summer, and Warren Zeiders throws his cowboy hat in the ring with the new banger “Some Whiskey” - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
• Chow Down: There’s never a shortage of flavor in Indian cuisine, and there are plenty of dishes for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike - try out this recipe for aloo muttar gobi chana, a class Indian dish that packs protein, fiber, and flavor all into one
• Go Deep: Learn the story of Captain Richard “Dick” Barter, a solitary man once known as a “real life Robinson Crusoe” who lived alone on Lake Tahoe’s only island for over a decade…and whose life came to a mysterious end in 1873
• Hot Goss: The Scooter Braun drama continues to unfold, with reports surfacing that Justin Bieber is working on new music without Braun for the first time in 16 years; multiple sources have said that the pair haven’t spoken in nearly a year
• Life Hack: It’s essential to take care of your eyes early on to maintain clear and healthy vision, especially in the era of technology we’re living in - here are eight ways to protect your eye health to prevent vision loss as you age, according to a holistic optometrist