Weekly News Recap: July 26, 2024

Weekly News Recap: July 26, 2024

After weeks of growing dissent among Democrats, U.S. President Joe Biden has officially ended his re-election campaign and thrown his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris.

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -- Ernest Hemingway

SOME GOOD NEWS

  • Springsteen's net worth soars past $1 billion: Forbes (Forbes) A billionaire we call get behind. "Forbes reported [...] that Bruce Springsteen, known for being a blue-collar man who makes songs for the working man, now has a net worth of more than $1 billion."

  • Dozens of Whitehorse pups parade for dog-lover's 90th birthday (CBC) This is really lovely. "Few others can lay claim to having had a 90th birthday party like Whitehorse resident Niki Simcoe. For her special day last week, friends whisked her away from her home and took her to Shipyards Park where dozens of eager dogs were waiting for her [...]. Once Simcoe was seated in an armchair with a blanket on her lap — it was a chilly day, she recalled — the dog parade began."

  • VIDEO: Rescued N.L. fishing crew returns home after days drifting in life raft (CBC) Such a great result from what could have been a terrible tragedy. #WelcomeHome "The missing crew of a Newfoundland fishing vessel returned home to a hero’s welcome after days adrift in a life raft on the unforgiving North Atlantic. Hope of finding them alive was fading when rescuers finally spotted their last flare."

  • Family, friends, Six Nations community join Brandon Montour at Stanley Cup hometown parade (CBC) Congratulations to you Brandon and to your Nation. "People lined the main streets in Ohsweken, a community within Six Nations of the Grand River [...] to welcome hometown NHL hero Brandon Montour as he brought home the Stanley Cup."

  • China is installing the wind and solar equivalent of five large nuclear power stations per week (ABC) Holy crap. "While Australia debates the merits of going nuclear and frustration grows over the slower-than-needed rollout of solar and wind power, China is going all in on renewables. New figures show the pace of its clean energy transition is roughly the equivalent of installing five large-scale nuclear power plants worth of renewables every week."

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. In a heartfelt moment, Gen. Carignan describes what it means to make history as the first female CDS (CBC) Her use of emotion says everything about what an amazing leader we have in General Carignan. "New chief of defence staff — and first woman to be named to the role — Gen. Jennie Carignan shares what it means to hold the historic post."

  2. Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France, Canada's Derek Gee finishes 9th (CBC) Congats! "Tadej Pogacar had no need to attack on the final stage of the Tour de France. Defending a lead of more than five minutes in Sunday's time trial, he was set to comfortably win the race for the third time and first time in three years, anyway."

  3. Comedian Bob Newhart, master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dead at 94 (CBC) "Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94." RIP Mr. Newhart, we will not see your like again.

  4. Female Olympians are often judged on their looks. Now, some are taking control of their image (CBC) "Anyone who's worn long, acrylic nails knows it can be difficult opening a door handle with them, let alone turning a double back tuck and sticking the landing. But that's exactly what U.S. gymnast and Olympic silver medallist Jordan Chiles has been doing for years. Chiles, 23, who is heading to the Paris Games, is known in the gymnastics world for her grit, her 90s hip hop floor routine at the 2023 NCAA regional final (which earned her a perfect 10), and her long, painted nails."

  5. VIDEO: Calling attention to climate emergency, Lapland town Salla launches parody bid for 2032 Summer Olympics (RCInet) This is from 2021 but it is still very relevant, and darkly funny. Thanks to Katia for sharing this with us. "The town’s campaign site, SaveSalla.com, calls on people to understand the urgent need to take climate actions now. 'Despite the obviousness of Global Warming, the ideology of Climate Change Denial is gaining traction all over the world and increasing every year.'"

  6. TELUS Community Boards reach milestone with $100 million in donations to Canadian charities (Philanthropy News Digest) Well done TELUS! "TELUS is proud to announce a major milestone in charitable giving in Canada, with TELUS' Community Board program reaching $100 million in donations to local charities across the country. Funded by the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation®, TELUS' Canadian Community Boards are composed of local business and community leaders and are empowered to make decisions about where charitable grants are best allocated based on need and maximum impact."

  7. More women in Alberta are pursuing welding, provincial data shows (CBC) "When Jessica Cannon lost her job working in a preschool during the pandemic, she decided it was time for a drastic change. She signed up for the Journeywoman Start program through Women Building Futures, a non-profit organization that encourages more women to pursue careers in the trades."

  8. Canadians are buying less beer. Here's how Victoria breweries are responding (CBC) #Whoa "Canadians are buying less beer than ever before — which means local breweries have to adapt. According to Statistics Canada, the volume of beer purchased per person dropped to an all-time low in the 2022/23 fiscal year."

  9. VIDEO: Biden ends floundering re-election campaign, backs Harris as Democratic presidential nominee (CBC) "U.S. President Joe Biden dropped his faltering re-election bid [...] amid intensifying opposition within his own Democratic Party and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to replace him as the party's candidate against Republican Donald Trump."

  10. VIDEO: Inside the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, 5 years after devastating fire (CBC) "The rebuilding and restoration won't be ready quite in time for the Olympics, but — in a bold and ambitious deadline — it's scheduled to be soon after [...]. Over the last several years, few outside the organization tasked with rebuilding the historic landmark have been allowed onto the construction site and up onto the scaffolding. But, months ahead of the official reopening, CBC News obtained rare permission to do just that."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. Stop Wasting Your Time With Leg Stretches (David Lira) Likely controversial advice but it has been that way for me. I rarely stretch.

  2. The daily decision marathon: how our minds work and what it means for UX (UX Design) 35,000 decision a day. #Eeek

  3. The Greatest Predictor of Lifespan Is Something We Can All Control (In Fitness And In Health) VO2Max.

  4. How to Test Your Body’s Power Output (In Fitness And In Health) Cool test.

  5. How to Use Kefir to Get Deep Sleep Every Night (Kevin Alghul) If you watch any of the "blue zones" shows, you will see that Kefir is a common denominator in longevity.

  6. The 5 components of a great meeting agenda (Jackie Colburn) Start with intention.

  7. How To Disagree the Right Way (Code Like A Girl) Should we agree to disagree or disagree and commit? -- Good question.

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. Future of Oxford lactation research centre secured with £9.12 million donation (University of Oxford) Smart gift. "A £9.12 million gift from the Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation has endowed an Oxford University research centre investigating the role of hormones in human milk production."

  2. Cyclists raise over $7.5 million to fight cancer (Strathmore Now) Congrats to all the riders. "The Alberta Cancer Foundation's Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer celebrated its 16th anniversary [...]. Over 1,500 cyclists were at the Strathmore Ag Grounds, cycling up to 200 kilometres through the Alberta countryside to raise money in the fight against cancer."

  3. William & Mary lands $100 million gift to expand marine sciences school (Washington Post) #Wowzers "William & Mary will expand its coastal and marine sciences research with the help of a $100 million donation from local philanthropist Jane Batten."

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