Good morning, everyone. If you need a pick-me-up, consider reciting some affirmations as you get your day going. Now, on to the news.
Special counsel Jack Smith revived Donald Trump's two federal cases this week, which are over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
2020 election case: Smith narrowed Trump's previous indictment after the Supreme Court ruled former presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for official acts taken in office. Trump called for the case to be dismissed. [Yahoo News]
What's different: Although it keeps the original charges, it cuts certain details in light of the Supreme Court's ruling and describes Trump's efforts as a candidate and citizen rather than as chief executive. Dive deeper into the changes. [The Hill]
Classified docs case: On Monday, Smith filed an appeal in Trump's case over his alleged attempt to obstruct authorities from retrieving classified documents after the judge overseeing the case controversially threw it out. [New York Times]
Tennis star Naomi Osaka beat Jeļena Ostapenko in the opening round of the U.S. Open, marking her first win over a top-10 opponent in four years. Her bright green outfit also got plenty of attention. [Yahoo Sports]
The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings and advisories yesterday across the Midwest as a late-summer heat wave continued. Cooler temperatures are expected to roll in later today. [AP]
Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walz said they would do a joint interview on CNN tomorrow. It's Harris's first sit-down with a journalist since President Biden exited the race. [CNN]
The Israeli military announced that it rescued one of the hostages taken during Hamas's Oct. 7 attack. An estimated 100 Israeli hostages remain with Hamas, though officials question how many are still alive. [USA Today]
Negotiations have reportedly begun for a sixth season of Yellowstone after Paramount originally said it would end with Season 5. Stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly could return, but not Kevin Costner. [People]
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington before a crowd of roughly 250,000 people. Did you know he ad-libbed part of the address? Here's what he improvised. [TheWrap]
Only Murders in the Building, Hulu's mystery series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, is back. I asked entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman about the new season.
Kelsey: I think it's pretty straightforward: There was another murder in the building! But as the gang investigates the case this season, they're followed by actors who will play them in the movie about their true crime podcast, adding another layer of complications.
Kelsey: The trailer reveals that our beloved Meryl Streep is back. But I'm also excited for new guest stars Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Richard Kind and Melissa McCarthy.
Kelsey: I've seen the first few episodes and love it! It has the same elements that have made the show so endearing while injecting fresh Hollywood satire.
Go deeper: Here's a guide to all of the season's cameos.
John Alfred Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, celebrated his 112th birthday this week. He likes to listen to the radio and still performs many daily tasks without assistance. "I just take it in my stride like anything else," he said about his special day. [CNN]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Protect your sensitive information online by making your login passwords at least 16 characters long, or try these other tips. [Yahoo Finance]
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