River 5 Things to Know Today
1️⃣ Beloved River Turns Deadly
Along the River, Digital Dilemmas, and Invasive Worm Battles: Today’s Top Stories at a Glance The Guadalupe River, once a cherished source of fun and memories for Texas communities, has become a symbol of sorrow. After devastating floods tore through the region, residents are left grieving and unsure of what lies ahead for the treasured waterway.
2️⃣ Yaccarino Steps Down from X
Linda Yaccarino is resigning as CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, after two turbulent years. Her leadership faced major PR storms and stiff competition from platforms like Bluesky and Threads.
3️⃣ Jackson Speaks Out
Recent Supreme Court rulings have favored former President Donald Trump, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is making headlines for her strong dissenting opinions, quickly becoming the court’s most vocal critic.
4️⃣ TikTok Shake-Up Ahead?
If TikTok is sold, U.S. users may soon need to download an entirely new app. The transition could roll out in just weeks, potentially transforming the experience for 170 million Americans who use the platform.
5️⃣ Aerial Insect Warfare
It may sound bizarre, but planes dropping millions of flies could help defend the U.S. livestock industry from a dangerous flesh-eating pest. Scientists say it might be the best strategy to stop the looming threat in the Southwest.
🎭 Celebrity Chameleon:
Performance artist Alexis Stone dazzled Paris Fashion Week by transforming into iconic stars like Madonna and Jack Nicholson. CNN offers a peek behind the scenes of his jaw-dropping makeovers.
💰 Market Milestone:
Nvidia has hit a record-breaking $4 trillion market value, overtaking Apple and Microsoft to become the most valuable publicly traded company in history.
🏛️ Quick Quiz:
Which state is being sued by the Trump administration over a law that allows transgender students to choose their sports teams?
A. California
B. New York
C. Pennsylvania
D. Illinois
(Answer below!)
🏁 Sports Shake-Up:
Red Bull Racing has parted ways with team principal Christian Horner after 20 years. While his leadership brought massive success to the F1 team, recent controversies triggered his exit.
❤️ Love Story Across Oceans:
A summer meeting in Yellowstone turned into a global romance for Andrew and Shallen. From awkward language barriers to sweet moments like peach cobbler over video chat, their connection blossomed into something beautiful.
🧠 Quiz Answer:
A. California — The Trump administration claims the law violates Title IX protections.
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