A rock legend has died. The House of Representatives is leaving early as the drama over Jeffrey Epstein continues. And sweet: There's going to be a new Coca-Cola. |
👋 Hello! Rebecca Morin here. Don't look now, but it's Tuesday's news! |
But first: Yep, I do a 5K weekly. 🏃♀️ But when you live Arlington, Virginia, the nation's fittest city, that feels like the bare minimum. See how fit your city is. |
The Prince of Darkness dies at 76 |
You knew when you heard the iconic "All Aboard!" that you were about to take a ride on Black Sabbath's "Crazy Train." Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary rocker, died on Tuesday morning in Birmingham, England, at age 76, just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in his home country. He died "surrounded by love," his family said in a statement. |
Who was Osbourne? He was one of the most iconic figures in rock, molding the sound and perception of heavy metal with his one-of-a-kind voice and shocking antics (remember when he bit the head off a bat onstage?). He also transcended his rock career, opening his and his family's lives up to the world of reality TV. 🎶 How Osbourne defined the rock genre. | Jack Black and Ozzy Osbourne take the stage during the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Cleveland in October 2024. Dia Dipasupil, Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
House out (early) for summer |
In pop culture, there has been a lot of discourse about characters haunting the narrative. But in real life, Jeffrey Epstein is burdening Republican lawmakers. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, announced Tuesday that the House is shutting down one day early after Democrats and a handful of Republicans threatened to upend regular legislative operations over efforts to unseal files related to the late Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Now Republican lawmakers are set to face voters – many of them part of President Donald Trump's MAGA base – who have criticized the administration's handling of the Epstein case. 👉 How GOP lawmakers are preparing for questions from disgruntled constituents. | Speaker Mike Johnson announces that the House will break early for its summer recess early after the Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein's longtime partner, Ghislaine Maxwell. Alex Wong, Getty Images |
Trump plays political football |
The Washington, D.C., National Football League team retired its former name, which Native American groups considered offensive and disrespectful, in 2020. When they adopted the name "Commanders" in 2022, it was thought to be settled. Now, President Donald Trump wants to change it back, saying he will block a deal for the Washington Commanders to return to their former home at RFK Stadium in the city. Native American activists told USA TODAY they do not want to see the Commanders revert to their former name, adding that the discussion is just a "distraction." 👉 What Native American groups have said about the topic. | Washington's venerable RFK Stadium, now being demolished, is set to make way for a new stadium in the nation's capital – or so fans hope. Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS |
Crack open a new Coke bottle |
A new soda that will make you go "Ahh?" Coca-Cola announced Tuesday that it will release a new beverage sweetened with real cane sugar. The development follows President Donald Trump's claim last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in sodas sold in the United States. The company, however, isn't making a full switch. Coca-Cola uses high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten its U.S. products, while cane sugar is used in other countries. All I'll say is nothing hits quite like a Mexican Coca-Cola on a hot summer day. 🥤 What to know about the new soda. | A new Coke coming in fall in the United States will be made with cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup. Charly Triballeau, AFP via Getty Images |
Rebecca Morin is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out to her at rdmorin@usatoday.com. | | Six-year-old Etan Patz, who vanished in 1979, became one of the most recognizable faces on milk cartons in the 1980s. His case isn't over yet. | | The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released new video of a violent traffic stop that went viral online, sparking outrage and several official reviews. | | | | X's AI tool "Grok" was used to turn these young women's selfies into highly sexualized images without their consent. It's a growing trend. | | | | Chicago's Scream Club invites locals to let out three cathartic screams every Sunday at North Avenue Beach to relieve stress. | | | | Years after she originally began championing new nutrition standards, Michelle Obama said she's "not letting up" on her work. | | | | Scheana Shay's memoir "My Good Side" tells all sides of the "Vanderpump Rules" reality star. | | | | The United States incurred 73% of the losses in a tame first half of the year for worldwide weather-related disasters. | | | | Jon Stewart lambasted CBS' decision to cancel "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert from his perch at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." | | | | Gen Z is sometimes called a "nation of virgins." In a new book, young people explain why they are having less sex. | | | | Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that there are three new gray wolf packs as part of the state's plan to rebuild populations in the area. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment