The Artistry of Escaping Accountability // When do Trips Turn Into Vacations // Michael Jackson's Chimp Bubbles is Living His Best Life // MTV's 'Real World' Star Sarah Becker Dead at 52

GRATEFULNESS

• I am grateful for being a well-oiled productivity machine lately
• I am grateful for picturesque, temperature-appropriate summer days – yesterday was a real beaut!
• I am grateful for all of our dogs but especially our dog Bella, who has been through a lot and attacks every day with joy and curiosity – she is endlessly entertaining and unconditional love

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

• — Musician Harold Melvin in 1939
• — Basketball Hall of Fame member Willis Reed in 1942
• — Musician Carly Simon in 1945 (age 78)
• — Actor Jimmie Walker in 1947 (age 76)
• — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in 1954 (age 69)
• — Chef/TV personality Anthony Bourdain in 1956
• — Actor/writer Ricky Gervais in 1961 (age 62)
• — Musician George Michael in 1963
• — Basketball Hall of Fame member Dikembe Mutombo in 1966 (age 57)

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ENTERTAINMENT AND NON-POLITICAL HEADLINES

• Michael Jackson Would Be Happy With Bubbles the Chimp’s Life, Says Sanctuary
• MTV’s ‘Real World’ Star Sarah Becker Dead at 52 By Suicide
• Ariana Grande Addresses Viral Vocal Fry Calling It a ‘Habit’ for the Past ‘2 Years’
• ‘Sopranos’ Star Drea de Matteo Says OnlyFans Gives Her Freedom

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THE GOOD NEWS

When Does a Trip Turn Into a Vacation – Survey Reveals the Difference to Most Americans

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WHAT’S EATING CALE

Blame shifting: The artistry of escaping accountability

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