Thousands flee Calif. wildfires amid record heat, CDC issues egg recall, and Kendrick Lamar named Super Bowl halftime performer
The Yodel newsletter: Get caught up on this morning’s news
Good morning, all. If you want to add some new music to your workouts, this playlist may do the trick. Now, on to the news.
NEED TO KNOW
Southwest wildfires and a storm system in the Gulf
This week, several wildfires in California and Nevada could cause widespread damage amid blistering heat, while a growing storm system has the potential to become a hurricane in the Southeast.
Wildfires: The Line Fire in San Bernardino, Calif., which was 0% contained as of last night, has burned over 20,000 acres and created its own weather. It’s one of several fires in California and Nevada that have forced thousands to evacuate. [CNN]
Gulf storm system: A storm system in the Gulf of Mexico is projected to become a tropical storm today and turn into a Category 1 hurricane by Wednesday, potentially making landfall on the upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts. [USA Today]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
? Alex Morgan’s last match
Soccer icon Alex Morgan played her final pro game after announcing her retirement last week.
In addition to her many achievements on the pitch, she has helped lead efforts for gender pay equity in the sport. [Yahoo Sports]
?? Mental health care access
The White House finalized a rule meant to ensure that private health insurance providers are abiding by a 2008 law requiring them to make mental health care just as accessible as physical health care. [CNN]
??? Afghanistan exit report
A new GOP report accuses President Biden of rushing efforts to remove U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021, resulting in more deaths. The White House argued that the GOP cherry-picked details. [The Hill]
?? Egg recall
The CDC issued a recall for eggs from Milo's Poultry Farms after a salmonella outbreak sickened 65 people across nine states. About 24 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported. [Yahoo Life]
?? Super Bowl halftime show
Rapper Kendrick Lamar announced that he’ll perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date, and I’ll be there to remind the world why,” he said. [GMA]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
?? The fourth and final season of My Brilliant Friend premiered on HBO. Watch the trailer. [IndieWire]
?? Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune premieres with new host Ryan Seacrest. Check your local listing for airtime. [USA Today]
? In baseball, the Royals play the Yankees at 7:05 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [Wichita Eagle]
?? In football, the Jets and the 49ers take the field at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC. [NBC Sports]
?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1956, Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. Roughly 60 million viewers — 82.6% of TV viewers at the time — tuned in, making it the most-watched TV broadcast of the 1950s. [Variety]
3 QUESTIONS
...about making seasonal tomatoes last
As we look toward the fall, I asked Green Spoon co-creator Fanny Singer, who develops recipes with Greta Caruso, for tips on how to extend summer flavors past the season.
Lily: Any dishes that are perfect for the transition from summer to fall?
Fanny: Greta and I love to make big batches of tomato confit with the last of the year’s tomatoes and freeze them in airtight containers. You can preserve that summer flavor well into late fall and winter. Here’s the recipe.
Lily: What’s your No. 1 tip for ensuring that the confit turns out perfectly every time?
Fanny: Use the juiciest and most flavorful peak-season tomatoes you can find! We’d suggest using your senses when you’re shopping to guide you: Smell your tomatoes. Feel them carefully for mushy spots or bruises. Taste a sample if you can.
Anthony: What are some tasty ways to use the confit once I’ve made it?
Fanny: Greta and I like to blend it for a quick pasta sauce, spread it on a piece of garlic-rubbed toast with some ricotta and fresh basil or fold it into a salad with peppery arugula, feta cheese and a splash of red-wine vinegar.
Want additional recipes? Here are more delicious ideas from Greta and Fanny.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Reagan Varross, a couture fashion designer, recently spent 120 hours creating a wedding dress for his sister, Brooke Evans, to wear at her nuptials. “He’s an incredible designer, and it made the day even more perfect,” Evans said. [People]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to avoid credit card fraud online? Try using a digital wallet or enabling your card’s extra security features. [Yahoo Finance]
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