Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Fla., Harris secures delegates for Democratic nomination, Noah Lyles wins ‘closest’ 100m final
The Yodel newsletter: Get caught up on this morning’s news
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NEED TO KNOW
Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm, made landfall this morning near the coastal town of Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend region, about 75 miles south of Tallahassee.
What to know: The National Hurricane Center warned of a "major flood threat" in the Southeast. More than 200,000 Florida homes and businesses were without power this morning, and thousands of flights have been canceled. [USA Today]
The storm path: It’s expected to move slowly across northern Florida and then stall over the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina, with potential record-setting rains totaling up to 30 inches starting on Tuesday. [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
?? Lyles’s photo finish
American runner Noah Lyles won the 100-meter sprint, beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by five thousandths of a second. Lyles’s coach called it “the closest final in the history of the Olympic Games.” Watch the race. [Yahoo Sports]
??? Harris secures nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates for the Democratic presidential nomination during the DNC roll call, which ends today. She’s expected to name her VP pick this week. [CNN]
?? Middle East conflicts
The U.S. and other countries urged citizens to leave Lebanon as the risk of a wider Middle East war grows after the deaths of a Hezbollah commander and Hamas’s political chief, which Iran blamed on Israel. [BBC News]
?? Trump’s election case
A district judge denied Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss his federal election interference case, saying there was no evidence of his claim that prosecutors abused their authority. [ABC News]
?? HBO’s sizzle reel
HBO released teasers for the upcoming seasons of several highly anticipated series, including The Last of Us, …And Just Like That and The White Lotus, all of which will premiere in 2025. [Hollywood Reporter]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
???? At the Olympics, Simone Biles competes in the balance beam and floor finals in primetime at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Suni Lee joins her for beam and Jordan Chiles for floor. [USA Today]
? In baseball, the Phillies and the Dodgers take the field at 10:10 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [Los Angeles Times]
?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1914, what’s believed to be the first electric traffic light system was installed in Cleveland. Before that, cities used gas lamps that often exploded. [Jalopnik]
3 QUESTIONS
...about Olympics track and field
The first few days of track and field at the Olympics are off to an exciting start. I talked to seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix about the U.S. team and a new initiative she started at the Games.
Lily: Sha'Carri Richardson is in Paris for her first Olympics. What does she bring that’s special to these Games?
Allyson: She brings her personality, and it's very entertaining. I think she’s also brought in a lot of new fans, and many have followed her debut here in Paris [after she couldn’t make it to Tokyo in 2021]. Look out for her in the 4x100m relay later this week.
Lily: What do you think makes this particular class of U.S. Olympic track and field athletes so special?
Allyson: Obviously, their talent makes them so special. But I think everyone is also truly themselves, which can be fun to watch. Some are outgoing and enjoy playing up to the crowd, and others are quieter — they just let their legs do the talking.
Lily: You’ve also spearheaded the first-ever nursery at the Games. How are the Olympics different for parents who are competing?
Allyson: Parents have a lot more going on than just their competitions. So, to have the nursery right there in the village, it’s convenient and it relieves some of the pressure.
Get to know Team USA: Here’s who’s vying for gold in track and field.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Alan, a 4-year-old with cystic fibrosis, lived out his dream of being a garbage truck driver for a day as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, complete with his own special uniform. His mom said it’s “been amazing just to take a day … and celebrate Alan.” [People]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle? Experts recommend hope-scrolling instead. [Yahoo Life]
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