Good morning, everyone. Let’s get straight into what happened on the first night of the Republican National Convention.
NEED TO KNOW
Trump makes surprise appearance on RNC’s 1st night
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since his assassination attempt during the opening night of the RNC, where he officially received his party’s presidential nomination.
RNC day one: With the Trump campaign reportedly aiming for “business as usual,” Republican speakers largely focused on party unity and the economy, not political rhetoric about the shooting. [Yahoo News]
Trump’s VP pick: Just before the convention kicked off, Trump announced that freshman Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance would be his running mate. Once a vocal Trump critic, Vance has become a staunch ally. [New York Times
Happening today: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to give a speech on party cohesion, while other speakers will focus on immigration and crime under the day’s theme, “Make America Safe Once Again.” [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
➡️ Trump rally investigation
The FBI said it gained access to the phone of the man who shot at Donald Trump. The agency said it has conducted nearly 100 interviews, but the investigation is still in early stages. [Reuters]
🗣️ Biden’s ‘bull’s-eye’ comment
In an interview, Biden rejected accusations that his rhetoric incited violence against Trump and said it was a mistake to use the phrase “put Trump in the bull’s-eye” in a call with donors earlier this month. [USA Today]
⚖️ Trump classified docs case
Federal judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump’s request to dismiss the criminal indictment in his classified documents case, citing special counsel Jack Smith’s lack of authority. Smith’s team is expected to appeal. [Yahoo News]
📺 ‘Stranger Things’ teaser
Netflix released a new teaser from the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. In the clip: A glimpse of Vecna and the arrival of Terminator legend Linda Hamilton. [Entertainment Weekly]
⚾ Home run derby
Los Angeles Dodgers star Teoscar Hernández became the MLB Home Run Derby champion after beating Kansas City Royals player Bobby Witt Jr. See the moment he won and the celebrations. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🗳️ The Republican National Convention continues. Here’s where to watch and stream it. [Yahoo News]
⚾ The MLB All-Star game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Take a look at who’s playing. [Yahoo Sports]
🛍️ It’s day one of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sales event. (More on that below.) [Yahoo Life]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play Sudoku. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1951, J.D. Salinger published the novel The Catcher in the Rye, which went on to become a staple of American literature. [AP]
3 QUESTIONS
…about the best Prime Day deals
It’s Amazon Prime Day. Anthony asked shopping curator Zainab Akande about the best deals the Yahoo Shopping team has seen.
Anthony: You’ve been keeping up with all the Amazon Prime Day deals. Which items are hot right now?
Zainab: In my experience, not all Prime Day deals are good. Some of the most impressive ones I’ve seen so far include a 50-inch 4K smart TV for $210 and a $200 Nicebay hair dryer brush down to just $60.
Anthony: Have you seen any good deals on appliances for people looking to upgrade?
Zainab: If you’re looking for a new blender, I’ll flag that this powerful Vitamix 5200 is down to its best price of the year — you can save $100 on it.
Anthony: Are there any tech deals that are worth it?
Zainab: I think Prime Day is actually the best time to save on Amazon devices (think: Fire TVs, Kindles, and Echo products). Right now, you can pick up a Fire TV stick for less than $20 — another all-time low.
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FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Bubba, a 375-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was released back into the Atlantic Ocean after spending three months receiving treatment for flipper injuries, and he had a crowd to bid him farewell. “We are blessed to be a part of his journey,” one of his caretakers said. [USA Today]
My colleagues are covering the RNC live all day here. See you tomorrow morning.
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to reduce your cancer risk? Experts suggest staying up-to-date on vaccines and following these four other tips. [Yahoo Life]
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