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Elon Musk was set to interview Donald Trump, but an apparent DDOS attack caused its cancellation. Ukrainian military commander announces that the nation has seized control of almost 400 square miles of Russian controlled Kursk region. US defense secretary ordered missile submarines and the USS Abraham Lincoln to move towards the Middle East as threats of increased conflict loom. LA is hit with a major earthquake yesterday, with two smaller quakes quickly following. RFK is denied by a NY judge the ability to be included on the New York presidential ballot in November.

Starting with the movie It Ends With Us, released last Friday, fans noticed drama between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, with Baldoni notably absent from much of the press, sparking rumors of tension within the cast. In Olympic news, Snoop Dogg concluded his role as the spokesperson for the Olympics by performing "Drop It Like It's Hot" at the closing ceremony in Los Angeles, with hopes that he'll return for the 2028 games. At the recent Disney Expo, major announcements included upcoming live-action films like Mufasa, Snow White, Lilo and Stitch, and the confirmation of Toy Story 5, along with the addition of a new Villains World to Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Ukrainian troops have begun an offensive in Russia's Kursk region, causing mass evacuations and Russian bombings. Donald Trump's campaign reported a hack by alleged Iranian agents, while Joe Biden defended his withdrawal from the race to “maintain democracy.” An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school killed 90 Palestinians, drawing UN criticism for evacuation orders. A plane crash in Brazil last Friday killed all 62 aboard, including two cancer doctors and a lawyer who sued airlines. The investigation continues, with social media footage showing the plane spiraling before it went down. The Paris 2024 Olympics ended with Tom Cruise's stunt and Yseult's performance, marking the handoff to Los Angeles for 2028.

Starting off, influencer and podcast host Brooke Schofield issued an apology for racist tweets she made between 2012 and 2015, expressing regret and hoping fans will see her personal growth. In other news, Travis Kelsey is set to host the reboot of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, now titled Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, where contestants will compete against celebrities in general trivia. Lastly, rapper Nelly was arrested in St. Louis early Wednesday morning for a failure to appear warrant related to a traffic violation but has since been released and retained a lawyer.

Trump has recommitted to the September 10th debate against Kamala Harris, taunting her and questioning her campaign's validity. Tim Walz's military record is under scrutiny as he runs for VP, with JD Vance questioning his National Guard service. Polls show Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada shifting towards Harris in the presidential race. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern coast, prompting tsunami advisories. Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government after Sheikh Hasina fled amid protests.

Starting off, Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley revealed her diagnosis of Graves' disease, a thyroid condition affecting women over 30, and she’s advocating for increased visibility of the illness. In major Taylor Swift news, all three of her Vienna, Austria shows have been canceled due to a potential terrorist threat, with two men arrested for planning an attack. Euphoria star Hunter Schafer discussed her relationship with Dominic Fike on the Call Her Daddy podcast, revealing his infidelity and the emotional impact on her. She also shared the grief felt by the Euphoria cast over Angus Cloud's death, leaving the future of season three uncertain. That's all for today's pop culture news—I'm Samantha, Sammy Sam's Life on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Taylor Swift was forced to cancel her Austria leg of the Eras Tour due to a terrorist threat on the stadium. A state of emergency was declared in Kursk, Russia as Ukrainian troops advance forward across the border. Illinois state governor calls for the resignation of the sheriff who oversaw the deputy who fatally shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home. The UK and Egypt has instructed their commercial airlines to avoid flying over Iranian and Lebanese airspace as tensions rise in the Middle East. The family of Paul-Henri Nargeolet is suing OceanGate for the Titanic submersible that killed the explorer last summer. 

Kamala Harris unveiled Tim Walz as her vice presidential pick to bolster Democratic support in the Midwest. The DOJ charged Asif Merchant for a failed assassination plot against U.S. officials, including Trump. Hamas named Yahya Sinwar as its new leader, with Israel pledging to eliminate him after his alleged role in the Oct. 7th attack. Boeing is redesigning the 737 Max door plug after a safety failure revealed unsecured bolts. Tropical Storm Debby is causing severe flooding and power outages along the east coast, with significant damage reported in Florida.

Welcome to Gimme Five with Jones and Eli on Current Two. Today, we're discussing a strange tale from independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. Ten years ago, RFK Jr. allegedly drove a dead bear cub from upstate New York to New York City's Central Park, intending to skin and eat it, but left it there after realizing he had a flight to catch. The bizarre story, shared by RFK Jr. himself, has prompted numerous questions and criticisms, especially regarding his judgment and motives. This tale has certainly sparked curiosity and bewilderment among the public.

Hello everyone, this is Samantha A.K.A. Sammy Sam's Life on TikTok with your pop culture news on Current Too. Justin Timberlake lost his license after a hearing for his DWI last month, despite his lawyer's claims that he wasn't intoxicated. The season finale of HBO's House of the Dragon premiered Monday, although it had been leaked online the previous week, and the show has been renewed for a third season. Rapper T.I. was mistakenly arrested at the airport due to a name mix-up and was released after two hours when police confirmed he wasn't the suspect. That’s all for today; follow me on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube at Sammy Sams Life.