Vaping update

The CDC announced the number of cases of the mysterious vaping-related lung disease has risen to 1,080, with 18 reported deaths. Mayo Clinic researchers released a report Wednesday stating the disease may be a result of the inhalation of toxic chemical fumes, not oil or lipid-related contamination in the lungs.

MGM & Vegas victims

MGM Resorts and the victims of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting have agreed on a settlement between $735 million and $800 million. More than 4,000 survivors and relatives of those killed will be eligible for payments.

Iraq protests

Anti-government protests in Iraq continued for the third straight day - at the time of our e-print, more than 30 people had been killed and over 600 were injured in clashes between protesters and government security forces. Mandated curfews and an internet blackout were instituted in some areas of the country.

Wanna bet?

Sports betting firm William Hill and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Nationals, plan to open a sportsbook inside D.C.’s Capital One Arena, the first-ever betting venue inside a major league stadium in the U.S. The sportsbook is expected to launch in 2020, though the deal is still subject to regulatory approval.

Body of work

Uber launched Uber Works yesterday, an app that matches companies with short term job openings and temporary workers. The app is currently only available in Chicago, and its release comes as the transportation giant faces increased regulatory scrutiny that could impact its business model.

Thread count

Instagram parent Facebook announced the release of Threads, a new standalone messaging app for Instagram users. The app is camera-focused and allows users to send text, photos, and videos to those they deem close friends.

Find your (fizzy) beach

Constellations Brands - the owner of Corona, Modelo, Svedka, and more - announced the launch of a Corona branded alcoholic seltzer in four flavors. This is seen by many as a way for the brewer to offset the performance of its $4 billion investment in Canadian marijuana grower Canopy - shares of the pot producer have decreased 40% since the deal was struck last year.

A toy story

When third-grader Daniel Hunt lost all his belongings in a house fire last month, he could have been devastated. But Daniel’s relentlessly positive outlook meant he was still showing up for school every day with a smile on his face, brightening the days of everyone around him.

So when his teacher secretly asked his classmates if they wanted to start a toy drive for Daniel to help him replace his lost things, they responded enthusiastically. All week the class was giddy as they snuck toys into the school, waiting to reveal the surprise.

When the day finally came, Daniel was speechless – he couldn’t believe what they had done for him. And instead of first running over to check out the toys, Daniel broke into his signature smile and asked all his classmates to come in for a big group hug. Witnessing this event, Daniel’s school counselor told Today, "I feel extremely blessed to have witnessed the pure love and giving from the hearts of the third-grade students at my school."

Making change

The Siesta Key Oyster Bar in Sarasota, Florida is one of those places with kitschy, unique decor. Their quirk is dollar bills – customers have covered the walls, ceilings, and columns with them for as long as the restaurant has been around. Visitors say it’s part of the place’s charm.

But after Hurricane Dorian devastated parts of the Bahamas, the staff came up with an idea: why not see how much money could be gathered for those affected by the storm by taking down what’s hanging in the bar? So the team went to work, pulling heavy-duty staples down from the walls and ceilings and carefully collecting the bills.

It’s taken a month to get around 90 percent of the dollar bills down, but the result has been staggering – so far, they’ve freed $15,000 from the walls and ceilings. They don’t expect to finish for another couple weeks, but they’re determined to donate every last bill to those in need. And while the restaurant might be losing its signature quirk, they’re gaining a lot of grateful fans!

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