Jenn Tran's final pick on shocking 'Bachelorette' finale, Phoenix's heat milestone, and a historic U.S. Open men's semifinal

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NEED TO KNOW

What happened during the shocking ‘Bachelorette’ finale

A gripping season finale of The Bachelorette aired last night, where Jenn Tran, the first Asian American lead in franchise history, chose the suitor she wanted to marry — but with a major twist.

The finale: Host Jesse Palmer teased that the evening would include something that had never happened before on the show. We won’t spoil it, but here’s who Tran picked, and what happened after the show finished filming. [Hollywood Reporter]

Reactions: Fans quickly picked up on the “ominous” tone of the night, with one person commenting that it “actually might be the most dramatic finale ever.” [Today]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? Phoenix’s heat milestone

Phoenix notched its 100th consecutive day of at least 100-degree temperatures, which began May 27. The previous record was set in 1993 when 100-degree temperatures lasted 76 days in a row. [AP]

?? Trump hush money case

A judge denied Donald Trump’s bid to move his New York hush money case to federal court. He’d argued that the judge in the case was biased and that the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could lead to its dismissal. [NBC News]

?? Hamas militants charged

The DOJ charged a Hamas leader and other militants over the group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel, accusing them of “financing and directing a decades-long campaign to murder American citizens.” [The Hill]

?? Chase ‘bank glitch’

Chase issued a statement after several viral videos claimed people could get “free” money from its ATMs by depositing fake checks and quickly withdrawing cash — a move the bank said is fraud. [Yahoo News]

?? All-American semifinal

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will compete against each other after advancing to the U.S. Open semifinals. The match guarantees that, for the first time in 15 years, an American man will reach a Grand Slam final. [Yahoo Sports]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

?? On TV: Slow Horses Season 4 premiered on Apple TV+, and Tell Me Lies Season 2 is now on Hulu. [TVLine/Entertainment Weekly]

?? In tennis, the U.S. Open quarterfinals continue, with primetime coverage airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. [Yahoo Sports]

?? In women’s basketball, the Sparks and the Fever take the court at 7 p.m. ET on WNBA League Pass. [IndyStar]

? In baseball, the Guardians and the Royals play again at 7:40 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [Kansas City Star]

??? Donald Trump is participating in a town hall on Fox News at 9 p.m. ET. (More on that below.) [The Hill]

?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1972, The Price Is Right premiered on CBS with host Bob Barker. It eventually became the longest-running game show in U.S. history. Barker, an animal advocate, was known for his unconventional catchphrase. Do you remember it? [Yahoo Entertainment]

3 QUESTIONS

...about Trump’s town hall

Anthony talked to Andrew Romano, who’s been covering the presidential race for Yahoo News, about Trump’s town hall tonight.

Anthony: Fact-check me: Was Kamala Harris supposed to take part in the town hall?

Andrew: No. Let me break it down: Harris only committed to the debate Biden and Trump originally agreed to, airing Sept. 10 on ABC. After Harris replaced Biden, Trump pushed for a Fox News debate on Sept. 4 instead. She rejected it, so Fox is hosting a solo town hall with Trump.

Anthony: What should we expect to see from Trump tonight?

Andrew: Sean Hannity is hosting. He’s friendly with Trump, so I’m expecting softballs on the economy, Israel and immigration. The town hall will be in Pennsylvania, which is the must-win state for both candidates.

Anthony: Which debates have Trump and Harris committed to?

Andrew: Just Sept. 10. Trump also floated a Sept. 25 clash on NBC, but Harris rejected it. Her camp has said she will debate Trump again in October if he shows up on Sept. 10, but hasn’t provided more details beyond that.

Go deeper: Here’s why Pennsylvania is critical to the presidential race.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

After wildlife authorities rescued an abandoned walrus calf in Alaska, experts from all over the country came together to provide her with round-the-clock care, including nonstop cuddles. “It’s overwhelming how cute she is,” one caretaker said. [Washington Post]

Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Having trouble making new friends? You may need to be more proactive in your outreach. [Yahoo Life]

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