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This 13-year-old just made history as the youngest professional soccer player in the US https://themessenger.com/sports/13-year-old-becomes-youngest-professional-soccer-player-in-u-s-history

Apple is moving the end call button in iOS 17.

Here's what other changes you can expect in September: https://themessenger.com/tech/ios-17-call-end-button-key-change-phone-placement

Lizzo hit with new allegations of "sexually charged environment," failure to pay workers https://themessenger.com/entertainment/lizzo-accused-sexually-charged-environment-failure-to-pay-workers-new-allegations

Walking at least 4,000 steps daily could reduce the risk of dying from any cause: study https://themessenger.com/health/just-4000-steps-daily-reduces-risk-of-death-study

Conservative Kids Education Platform Approved in Florida Features Frederick Douglas Calling Slavery ... The company's CEO claims additional states are signing up

"They're literally teaching white kids revisionist history to protect their feelings."

101-year-old woman says working part-time is the secret to her longevity:

"You’ve got to keep moving and not sit around the house all day."

https://themessenger.com/news/101-year-old-woman-says-working-part-time-is-the-secret-to-her-longevity

It's official: July was the hottest month on Earth ever recorded https://themessenger.com/news/july-was-officially-the-hottest-month-on-record

Walgreens’ longest-serving employee retires after nearly 70 years with the company.

“Time passes fast."

https://themessenger.com/news/walgreens-longest-service-employee-retires-after-nearly-70-years-with-the-company-time-passes-fast

The American Red Cross is finally updating its blood donation guidelines.

The new changes mean people are no longer automatically ineligible for donating blood based on their sexual orientation. https://themessenger.com/health/red-cross-to-allow-gay-bisexual-men-to-donate-blood

Mattel is releasing a new collection of dolls based off the 'Barbie' movie https://themessenger.com/business/barbie-gets-weird-with-new-doll-i-am-kenough-unisex-hoodie

Elon Musk Says ‘KIll the Boer’ Chant Encourages Violence Against White People https://themessenger.com/news/elon-musk-says-kill-the-boer-chant-encourages-violence-against-white-people

A mysterious purple cloud appeared in a Maine city and continues to rise from a waste management plant — and the vapor could be toxic.

https://themessenger.com/news/mysterious-toxic-purple-cloud-envelops-maine-city

Global warming and environmental concerns are so significant, they're affecting our dreams https://trib.al/PHQlLcE

During the Los Angeles stop of her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift gave Bianka Bryant a sweet souvenir, years after the singer shared the stage with Bianka's late father Kobe Bryant ❤️ https://trib.al/S8JU7lh

New Jersey Man’s Free Lawn Care Charity Expands to Hundreds of Volunteers, Goes International The nonprofit has provided service to over 2,000 lawns in three years

What started as a pandemic project is now helping thousands in need.

“I wasn’t doing anything groundbreaking. It was a dark period in our lives, and we were all doing something to keep ourselves busy. It was the perfect storm of events.”

150-year-old statue destroyed after tourists knock it over while taking photos

https://themessenger.com/news/tourists-topple-150-year-old-italian-fountain-statue-while-posing-for-social-media-photo

Falling, being chased, or losing teeth generally generally top the list of Americans’ most common nightmares.

But now there’s a new contender: climate change. https://themessenger.com/health/americas-fastest-growing-nightmares-climate-change-natural-disasters

Lizzo denies hostile work environment and weight-shaming allegations from her former dancers, who have filed a lawsuit against her:

"There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world" https://trib.al/QThkwXB

Busiest Airport in the US to Open Exclusive Terminal for Rich and Famous A private suite includes meals, cocktails, a day bed, private restrooms, shower, spa services and a private chauffeur to your aircraft

Private suites, which include meals, cocktails and spa services, are available inside the terminal — but it will cost you 💸

Taylor Swift gave out more than $55 million in "life-changing" bonuses to her entire tour crew https://themessenger.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-gave-out-over-55-million-in-bonuses-to-her-eras-tour-crew

AI Turns Asian Student White After She Asks It to Make Her a Professional Headshot for LinkedIn 'I hope people who are making software are aware of these biases and thinking about ways to mitigate them,' Rona Wang said

“I was like, ‘Wow, does this thing think I should become white to become more professional?’”

Uber CEO Shocked to See Cost of a 3-Mile Uber Ride A weekday trip within Manhattan cost a reporter more than $50.

He thought it would cost $20 — and was severely mistaken

Emotional video shows moment dog reunited with owner years after being stolen 🥹 https://themessenger.com/news/emotional-video-shows-moment-dog-reunited-with-owner-2-years-after-being-stolen-watch

Mattel is looking for a 'Chief Uno Player' who would make $4,444 a week.

https://themessenger.com/news/mattels-search-for-new-chief-uno-player-comes-with-a-4444-weekly-paycheck

"It couldn't have been a more perfect anniversary gift" 🥹🌻 https://themessenger.com/news/farmer-plants-80-acres-of-sunflowers-to-surprise-wife-on-50th-wedding-anniversary

Angus Cloud Dead at 25: Javon Walton, Chlöe Bailey and More React to ‘Euphoria’ Star’s Passing https://trib.al/jCKcHkw

Here's how to watch your favorite Pee-wee Herman classics in memory of the late Paul Reubens. https://themessenger.com/entertainment/where-to-watch-paul-reubens-movies-and-tv-shows

Woman wins millions from lottery ticket inside birthday card that sat in her mailbox for days https://themessenger.com/news/woman-wins-millions-from-lottery-ticket-found-tucked-inside-birthday-card

Respected Climate Scientist Said Global Warming Will ‘Hit the Fan in 20 Years’ — That Was 15 Y... James Lovelock speculated that by the end of the century, humanity would need to live in the arctic

A respected climate scientist said global warming will "hit the fan in 20 years."

That was 15 years ago:

Planning a Trip? Airfares Are Falling in the US and Could Go Lower https://trib.al/4GpJu6J