| | Dose Of News Useful Today Thursday August 8th | | | | It’s not me, it’s you
| Good morning. Did we flood your inbox with DONUT emojis yesterday? Emojis also made an appearance in this neighborhood, resulting in a $4k fine.
| | | Daily Sprinkle | “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” – Truman Capote | | | We use a rating system powered by MediaBias/FactCheck. These ratings are SUBJECTIVE & should be treated as such. Learn more. | | |  | US and Venezuela | The US has placed an economic embargo against the government of Venezuela. The only other countries currently under such strict US measures are North Korea, Iran, Syria and Cuba. Venezuela is currently in a state of crisis. Four million Venezuelans have left the country in recent years as political discontent has contributed to hyperinflation, power cuts, and shortages of food and medicine. The main point of contention is the disputed rule between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó – who Maduro accused of trying to topple his regime. More than 50 countries, including the US, recognize Guaidó as president. So what comes next?
Sanctions placed against Venezuela appear to be the latest form of a pressure policy to oust Maduro. | | Here are some thoughts on the topic.. | | | | Share Today’s Dose of Discussion | | |  | Challenge yourself todayLooking for something positive to remind yourself there’s good in the world after the tragic event in El Paso? Look no further than El Paso native Ruben Martinez. The 11-year-old was looking for some positivity too, so he made his own. He started the #ElPasoChallenge, challenging people to do 22 acts of kindness – in honor of the 22 people who were killed. And his message has spread, making it on national news. He also leads by example, his first act was delivering food. Have you challenged yourself today? | | Sunny Skyz → | A little off the topWhen can a new hairdo do some good? When you donate those luscious locks to someone who really needs them. That’s what fifth-grader Kylie Zima and her friends did when they cut their hair. Inspired by Kylie’s cancer-survivor father who was bullied as a child due to his lack of hair, the group banded together to donate their locks to people experiencing medically related hair loss. Not only do have a new look, but they gave someone else one the chance too. | | NBC Sacramento → | I’ll be there for youuuuuWhat would you do if you saw a young boy hanging on for dear life from a balcony…6 stories off the ground? Seeing exactly that, apartment residents, pedestrians, sanitation workers and security guards in Chongqing rushed to grab a bedsheet to help break the boy’s fall. Not even 10 seconds after they placed themselves below the boy, sheet spread out, his grip slipped and down he fell – somehow, he landed in the sheet safe and sound…but probably won’t be going on the balcony anytime soon. The quick thinking of strangers definitely saved that young child’s life. | | Good News Network → | | | | |  | Kashmir cutPakistan announced yesterday it plans to expel India’s top diplomat and suspend trade with its neighbor after India eliminated Kashmir’s special constitutional status Monday. | | ICE arrestsICE agents entered numerous Mississippi food processing plants yesterday, arresting 680 workers. This was the largest amount of immigration arrests in over a decade. | | One by onePedro Pierluisi – former Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló’s pick for succession – was removed from office after the Puerto Rican Supreme Court ruled he was unconstitutionally sworn in on Friday. Next in line, Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez was sworn in as governor yesterday, making her the 3rd in the past 6 days. | | | | | |  | It’s not me, it’s youFedex will ends its ground deliveries with Amazon – who comprises 1.3% of the shipping giant’s revenue – at the end of the month. Amazon has emerged as a direct competitor as it continues to build its own fulfillment network. | | Bloomberg → | Walgreens’ woesWalgreens will be closing 200 stores in the US – ~3% of its locations in the country – as part of a plan to trim costs. This comes after the company announced the impending closure of 200 of its UK stores earlier this year. | | CNBC → | Meatless meatballsSubway has partnered with Beyond Meat to test-pilot a meatless meatball sub in 685 of its locations. The test will begin in September across the US and Canada, as Subway becomes the latest restaurant to offer a meatless meat option. | | The Verge → | Life is but a streamDisney has seen massive success in theatres this year, now they’re coming to your living room. Disney+ will be coming in a streaming bundle that includes ESPN+ and Hulu – it will be available November 12th and cost $12.99/month. | | Fortune → | | | | |  | Don’t eat that | via BBC The city of Singapore bans this food on public transit and in many outdoor spaces due to its smell…can you guess what it is? (No, it’s not microwaved fish) | (keep scrolling for the answer) | | | | |  | Get Your FREE Stuff | Step 1. Click the share button below | Step 2. Share the DONUT with friends | Step 3. Cash in on tons of rewards | |  | | | | | | | Dose of Knowledge Answer | It’s a fruit called durian. Its distinctive odour serves an important purpose in the wild: helping to attract animals to eat it and disperse its seeds. | | |
