A new law will protect veterans exposed to burn pits. |
They're located on US military bases where trash is dumped and burned — especially in places where trash infrastructure is limited (think: during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars). The burn pits emit toxins into the air. Some symptoms from burn pit exposure can be immediate. But others are long-term...and can be tough to trace. Yesterday, President Biden signed the PACT Act — a $400 billion, bipartisan law to expand health care coverage to those veterans. The legislation is intended to help those who need health care coverage for certain respiratory illnesses and multiple forms of cancer. That includes brain cancer, which Biden's son Beau died of in 2015, years after deploying to Iraq. |
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The PACT Act is the largest expansion of health benefits for veterans exposed to toxins in decades. As many as 3.5 million veterans may have been exposed to burn pits. Now, the burden will be lowered for them to access care. |
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"Like trying to sell snow in the North Pole" |
— One take on why Domino's had to close its pizza stores in…Italy. Italian pizza just can't be topped. |
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Who's saying 'my lips are sealed'... |
Former President Trump. Yesterday, Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a scheduled deposition. (Here's what that really means.) To be clear, this is separate from the unprecedented Mar-a-Lago raid earlier this week. This case is about a multi-year investigation into whether the Trump Org misled lenders and tax authorities by increasing the value of certain assets like golf courses and hotels. Trump called it a "Witch Hunt." |
What's slowing down, slowly... |
Inflation...maybe. Yesterday, the Labor Department found that the average prices of things like food, clothes, and housing went up last month. But it didn't go up as much as it did the month before. The reason for the slowdown? A slump in energy prices and gas — with the average dipping below $4 for the first time since March. But we're not out of the woods yet. |
The Justice Dept. Yesterday, the DOJ charged a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with plotting to kill former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was also targeted. The DOJ said the planned killings were "likely in retaliation" to the US killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. |
Who's the favorite child... |
What's getting a little too creative… |
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August is in full swing, which means we're currently sweating. And if you are too, listen up. We rounded up products to help keep you cool and comfy: |
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Save Your Seat: SkimmU Career |
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If you have sights set on the top floor at your company, it might be time for a career check in. Tune into SkimmU Special Edition: Career on August 18 at either 8:00am or 11:00am ET. Career and leadership expert Kimberly Brown will show us how to network at our current companies in our interactive event. Register now. |
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Here are today's recs to help you live smarter... |
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Skimm'd by Rashaan Ayesh, Melanie De Lima, Maria del Carmen Corpus, and Mariza Smajlaj |
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