House bill would require proof of citizenship to vote, Costco hikes membership fees and USA beats Canada in basketball friendly
The Yodel newsletter: Get caught up on this morning’s news
Good morning, all. It’s National Slurpee Day, so consider cooling off with a free frozen 7-Eleven drink. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
The House’s proof-of-citizenship voting law, explained
The Republican-controlled House passed a bill that would require U.S. voters to show proof of citizenship to cast ballots in federal elections. It’s unlikely to pass the Democrat-led Senate.
Background: The bill is based on GOP claims that Democrats are encouraging migrants to vote. Democrats have called it unnecessary, because noncitizen voting isn’t allowed at the state or federal level and can be punishable by law. [AP]
Voter fraud: Researchers have noted that it’s rare for noncitizens to illegally register and cast ballots in federal elections. One study found just 30 suspected cases out of 23.5 million. [The Hill]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🏀 Olympics basketball preview
Team USA beat Team Canada 86-72 in an Olympics exhibition opener. The Canadians, who have plenty of NBA talent, are considered one of the tougher U.S. opponents heading into Paris. [Yahoo Sports]
➡️ U.S. heat waves
More than 144 million Americans were under excessive heat alerts yesterday. Experts say above-average temperatures are expected to continue through next week, if not longer. [USA Today]
🏛️ SCOTUS impeachment articles
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito for what she called “unchecked corruption” in the court. [Yahoo News]
💰 Costco membership fees
Costco announced that it’s raising its basic membership fee from $60 to $65 starting Sept. 1. The increase, the retailer’s first since 2017, will affect 52 million customers. [CBS News]
📺 ‘Golden Bachelorette’
ABC revealed that the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette will premiere on Sept. 18. It will be led by former Golden Bachelor contestant Joan Vassos, who left the show early. [GMA]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
⚾ In MLB, the Red Sox and the Athletics play again at 7:10 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [NBC Sports]
🏆 The 2024 ESPY Awards air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Here’s what Serena Williams said about hosting the show. [GMA]
🦈 Shark Week continues with the special “Monster of Oz” at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery. [Yahoo Entertainment]
📺 Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County premieres at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. [People]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1960, Harper Lee released the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, which went on to win a Pulitzer Prize and become a classic of modern American literature. [AP]
3 QUESTIONS
...about Fly Me to the Moon
The rom-com Fly Me to the Moon, starring Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, hits theaters tomorrow. I asked entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman, who got a first look at the movie, what she thought of it.
Lily: So, what’s this film about?
Kelsey: It’s quite the plot: After the moon landing is deemed too important to fail, the White House calls on a marketing pro to help film a staged version — just in case it does.
Lily: Do you think it’s worth a watch?
Kelsey: If you like fast-paced, screwball comedy and amazing fashion, I think you’ll appreciate it. It’s not award-worthy, but I thought it was a fun two hours!
Lily: Is it just me, or does it feel like space movies are having a moment?
Kelsey: I think they totally are! The Emma Roberts-led film Space Cadet, which is like Legally Blonde but for astronauts, came out a week ago on Prime Video.
What else is worth watching? Check out Kelsey's picks in The It List.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Mike and Judy McNamara went viral after word got out about their quest to visit every Texas Roadhouse restaurant in the U.S. To date, they’ve hit 434 locations. What do they love most about the chain? “It’s good food,” Mike said. [USA Today]
Have an excellent day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Taking an at-home test for allergies or blood sugar? Experts warn they may not provide reliable results. [Washington Post]
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