🍋‍🟩 The Return of Diet Coke Lime & McDonald’s Monopoly
PLUS ~ what do autism, Tylenol, and hormone therapy have in common? Jenna sat down with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary to discuss those topics - and a substance the FDA warns could be “the next wave of the opioid epidemic.” Here's the full conversation – and keep scrolling for a handful of SmartHER conversation starters for your weekend. 👇🏽
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🗣️ Your Conversation Starters:
⛪️ First In 1400 Years: A woman makes history with her appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury – leader of the Church of England.
🎶 "Iridescent": How one reviewer described Taylor Swift's anticipated album, "The Life of A Show Girl" – released on Friday. The same writer notes that at times Swift prioritizes "clever writing over clever cadence" but the overall consensus? Another big win for Tay-Tay and anyone who likes "drinking cocktails in crystal glasses" (sign us up). 🥂 A particularly interesting nugget? This writer credits the collaboration of Swift with her Swedish production team for not only releasing successful albums but periodically shifting the entire pop music genre.
đź“° Top Stories: President Trump gives a deadline to Hamas. Hours later, Hamas agrees to release all hostages. The National Guard deploys to Portland. European leaders meet in Copenhagen.
🍋‍🟩 “Put the lime in the Coke you nut”: Diet Coke Lime hits shelves Monday for a limited time with retro packaging, riding the“dirty soda” trend that's reviving the once-struggling market.
🍟 McDonald’s Monopoly: After 10 years, McDonald’s is bringing back its Monopoly prize game. Did You Know? In 2001, the FBI arrested eight people for manipulating the game.
🛍️ “Responsible Secondhand Shopping”: As secondhand shopping grows in popularity , check out these tips to shop sustainably and avoid “buy now” pressure.
🥳 Happy Birthday: Did you send a birthday card to 100-year-old veteran Floyd Brantley? Speaking of growing older, scientists studied a 117-year-old woman to discover the key to living longer.
🎙️ This Week From Jenna:
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🙌🏽 What We Found SmartHER This Week:
“Recreational Substances”: How former NIH scientist Kevin Hall categorizes ultra-processed food. Check out the article – and his latest book – for his advice.
“Thank you for your kindness, your compassion, and your willingness to lift up those who are suffering.”
David Butler, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, thanking donors who contributed to the fundraiser he set up for the widow and son of the man who carried out Sunday’s deadly church attack in Michigan. So far, the fundraiser has surpassed $300,000 in donations. The family of the late suspect responded to the generosity, saying, “The fundraising effort for our family by the church and community is an unprecedented display of compassion and grace, for which we are deeply grateful.”
For an update on the attack – including details on the victims – click HERE.
And that's The Weekend Digest!
❤️,
Jenna and the SHN Team
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