Black Pumas are seven-time Grammy nominees. From their new album, “Chronicles of a Diamond,” recorded live at the Brooklyn Paramount, here are Black Pumas with “Ice Cream (Pay Phone).” Source
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How the baguette became a cultural staple
The baguette is a cultural staple that shares gastronomic company with other items like Belgian beer or kimchi. We delved into how the distinctive loaves earned such reverence. Source
Madeira and its wine share an identity
The Portuguese island of Madeira produces a wine of the same name. Unlike other wine, Madeira is made using heat, and the grapes used to make the wine also have a bit of a secret of their own. Ian Lee reports. Source
Berkshire Hathaway slashes Apple stake by almost 50%
Buffett once called the company’s stake in the iPhone maker a pillar of Berkshire’s business that he intended to hold indefinitely. Source
Sex is back at the Olympics this year, but could it affect athletes?
The intimacy ban in place due to COVID-19, has been lifted. What might that mean for Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Games? We asked experts. Source
Attack at Somalia beach hotel by al-Qaeda-linked group kills at least 32
Al Qaeda’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack. Source
Eye Opener: Plea deal revoked for 9/11 plotters
In an abrupt reversal, the secretary of defense revoked the plea deal of three accused 9/11 plotters. And Justin Timberlake is saying “Bye, Bye, Bye” to his driver’s license after the singer appeared in court virtually as a judge suspended his New York license, which stems from his DWI arrest in June. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events today
Today, 31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events. That’s the highest number on a single day at the Paris Games so far. Meanwhile, Simone Biles is on the vault attempting her third gold medal of the games. Dana Jacobson has more. Source
Mother of James Foley writes book about the executed American journalist
Diane Foley, mother of executed American journalist James Foley, has written a book to help others grieving with the same loss. Ten years ago this month, ISIS terrorists in Syria executed James Foley and published the horrific images online. His mother tells the story of the journey in the book, “American Mother.” Source
Visually impaired and blind teens get the chance to experience a baseball game
A partnership with the Miami Marlins and nonprofit Miami Lighthouse for the Blind has given visually impaired and blind teens the chance to experience a baseball game. They also met players, put on baseball helmets and touched the bats. Source