The Weekend Digest: A New Take On David V. Goliath
Need something good to watch this weekend? We have a suggestion ...👇🏽
🎙️ On The Podcast.
Could we be witnessing the rise of America's next big film studio? Listen to this conversation with the CEO of the Wonder Project, Kelly Hoogstraten, and decide for yourself.
🗞️ The Weekly Roundup.
The Friday meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy made news around the world. We will discuss in-depth on Monday. Here is a link to the the full exchange and here's the tense 10 minutes at the end that arguably changed the course of history. For a further update: Here's Pres. Trump's first on-camera appearance afterwards before heading to Florida for the weekend; and here's President's Zelenskyy's on-camera interview with Fox News in the hours that followed. More to come.
We've kept an eye on Pope Francis all week, who remains in the hospital for a respiratory infection. In Malaysia, a new search is underway for a large jetliner that went missing on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board. And ground coffee prices reached a record high, meaning consumers can expect to pay more for their cup of joe in coming months and even years. Speaking of high prices, the Secretary of Agriculture unveiled a plan on Wednesday to help reduce egg prices.
In Washington, D.C., the House passed a budget measure in a 217-215 vote on Tuesday. This bill sets a potential blueprint for federal spending by the U.S. government — more details on it HERE.
And as a measles outbreak continues to grow in Texas and New Mexico this week, we learned of the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade.
Catch up on these stories (and more) on SmartHERNews.com. 🗞️
🙌🏽 What We Found SmartHER This Week.
By this time of the year, my lips used to get SO dry. After testing about a million and one different chapsticks and lip balms, I found the holy grail combo ... and never looked back. I keep one LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm with me wherever I go during the day ... and the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask goes on each night before bed. Voila. No more cracked, dry lips. 👄
🗣️ Conversation Starters.
The Secret Service agent known for jumping on President John F. Kennedy's limousine to shield him dies at age 93.
"On November 22, 1963, three shots were fired in Dallas. The horrific images are still vivid. I was a 31-year-old unknown Secret Service agent, suddenly thrust into history. At 92, I have come to terms with my place in history. I tried. I was unsuccessful, but at least I tried."
Clint Hill reflecting on the moment of his career that made history. Did You Know? Hill served under five U.S. presidents and was actually assigned to protect First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy that day. He also wrote several New York Times bestselling books on his career.
Want to improve your attention span, mental health and overall well-being? A new study says the answer is taking phone breaks (read the full study HERE). And check out these five tips for less tech.
Speaking of studies ... are tea leaves a natural filter? A new study says they can potentially filter out toxins from your water. 🫖
Purina is hiring a chief snuggle officer. And you get to decide which lucky pup and kitten take the title. Vote HERE.
And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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