Today’s Catch Up

The truth about apple cider vinegar and your heart

Apple cider vinegar controls blood sugar, cures colds, and fixes digestion... or does it?

Before you take another shot of ACV, we broke down what the science actually says about its impact on your weight, reflux, and cholesterol.

The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar.

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National Code Talker Day to bring 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix

Hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the Marine Corps during World War II to create a code based on their native language. Their efforts frustrated the Japanese force and ended up playing a vital role in U.S. victories in the Pacific War.

The program remained secret for decades and in 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation designating Aug. 14 as the official day to honor the Navajo Code Talkers and all Native Americans who served in the war.

NYPD officer convicted of using chokehold banned after death of George Floyd

A New York City police officer who was the first prosecuted under a local law banning chokeholds and some other methods of restraint was convicted Thursday.

Omar Habib was convicted of the misdemeanor established in the law that was passed after George Floyd ‘s killing, along with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault, and is facing up to seven years in prison, news outlets reported.

American Sports & Culture

Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.

Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger

Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion.

Brewers tag Edwin Diaz and rally for 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4

Jake Bauers delivered the Brewers’ third RBI single of the ninth inning with two outs, and Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to stay alone atop the National League standings.

American Business & Markets

Luxury stocks spike on proposed U.S.-Iran peace deal; LVMH up 5%

Luxury stocks have been hard hit by the Iran war, as the Middle East had been a fast-growing market for the otherwise largely muted sector.

From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion market cap: SpaceX's historic IPO

After its Nasdaq debut on Friday, SpaceX was the sixth most-valuable U.S. company, despite being a fraction the size by revenue of tech's megacaps.

U.S. crude oil falls below $85 as U.S. and Iran near a deal to reopen Hormuz

Oil prices fell Friday after a proposed peace deal that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopen was reported by Iranian state media.

7th graders tackle knife-wielding student who attacked teacher