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In today's newsletter:
Cavaliers dominate Wizards in NBA Cup matchup
Gebo takes the helm at GW's public health school
Senators push for safer shrimp sourcing in grocery stores
Also on today's calendar: Raise Your Spiritual IQ: On Sacred Ground and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Did you hear about the guy who bowls on his roof? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
Sunday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
Monday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cavaliers rout Wizards 148-114 to improve to 1-1 in NBA Cup (wkbn.com) — The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 148-114, marking a significant win in the NBA Cup. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points, while the Wizards struggled, falling to a disappointing 1-8 record.
• Kelly A. Gebo Formally Installed as Milken and Lori Milken Dean of Public Health The George Washington University (gwu.edu) — Kelly A. Gebo was installed as the new dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. The ceremony highlighted her commitment to public health and the importance of collaboration in improving community well-being.
• Kennedy, Cassidy to grocery chains: Gulf shrimp is safer than foreign imports (bylocalnews.com) — Senators Kennedy and Cassidy are urging grocery chains to prioritize Gulf shrimp over imported options due to safety concerns. They highlight the risks of contamination from foreign shrimp and advocate for supporting domestic fisheries in Washington.
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Friday Night Lecture: Living with Purpose
Kadampa Meditation Center DC , 1200 Canal St SW , Washington
7:00 pm
Fall Bazaar
3401 Nebraska Ave NW , Washington
9:00 am
Making Freedom: A Symposium on Black Craftspeople
DAR Museum , 1776 D St NW , Washington
9:00 am
Language & the Brain: A Music Symposium
925 13th St NW , Washington
10:00 am
Saturday Meditation: Peace and Pancakes
Kadampa Meditation Center DC , 1200 Canal St SW , Washington
10:00 am
Peace and Pancakes: Prayers for World Peace
Kadampa Meditation Center DC , 1200 Canal St SW , Washington
10:00 am
Family Craft Activity: Friendship Bracelets
DAR Museum , 1776 D St NW , Washington
10:00 am
Meet "Royale Eats" DC food content creator Davon Moseley, author of Let's Get Into It!
Barnes & Noble , 3040 M St NW , Washington
4:00 pm
Mark William Lewis
Songbyrd Music House , 540 Penn St NE , Washington
7:00 pm
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