“A Bad Omen"

Pollsters on the impact of Project 2025 August 9, 2024 Today we've got a look at [how Americans feel about Project 2025]( and [one political strategist's argument for electing Donald Trump](. Then, outside of politics, we'll share: - [The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners]( - [Our favorite Olympics-inspired movies]( - [5 fascinating facts about Whitney Houston]( And a whole lot more. Read on...   In the News [The White House ]( Getty Images At this point, you've probably heard of Project 2025, the conservative plan to overhaul the federal government. But just [how popular is it among voters?]( According to a new University of Massachusetts Amherst poll, large majorities of Americans — including Republicans — don’t support key pillars of the radical blueprint, such as its stance on issues like abortion and education. Sixty-eight percent objected to the notion of firing thousands of federal employees and replacing them with political appointees only loyal to the sitting president, another central aim of the proposal. We've got more on [what these attitudes mean for the presidential race]([,]( despite former President Trump's attempts to distance himself from the project. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics-and-policy%2Fwhat-americans-think-of-project-2025%2F   More Stories [Paul-Henri Nargeolet looking at a model of the Titanic on the ocean floor]( Paul-Henri Nargeolet. (Getty Images) The family of French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who was one of the five people killed when the Titan submersible imploded last year, has filed a $50 million lawsuit accusing the operator of gross negligence. They allege that the crew knew they were going to die, and suffered “terror and mental anguish.” An Iraqi teenager has been detained in connection with the alleged plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austrian officials confirmed this morning. The 18-year-old is believed to be connected to the main suspect, who's sworn allegiance to ISIS. Israel is preparing itself for surprise attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, with citizens advised to stock fortified safe rooms with supplies. Meanwhile, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are stepping up pressure on Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal. Mortgage rates have plunged to their lowest level in over a year, thanks to surprisingly weak employment data raising the chance that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. The 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.47% this week — way down from 7.22% in May. Dazzling golf champion Chi Chi Rodriguez has died at 88. Rodriguez became one of the sport's most popular players over the course of his three-decade career, winning eight PGA Tour tournaments and two senior majors — all with his signature flair.   First-Person [Donald Trump pointing at a rally]( Getty Images National political strategist Brian Seitchik says that when it comes time to cast a ballot for the presidential election, you should put aside personal feelings about either candidate and look at their record — and that's why he'll be voting for Donald Trump. "Love him or hate him, a return of his policies to the White House is more than necessary," he writes. [See more here](. [READ MORE](   Olympics Photo of the Day [Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone]( Getty Images Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has once again broken her own world record in the 400m hurdles. The 25-year-old hasn't lost the race since 2019. On Thursday, she defended her Olympic title, blazing down the track in 50.37 seconds.   Must-Reads [Stephan James as Jesse Owens in Race]( Gold Medal, Silver Screen Can't get enough Olympics magic? These 12 movies will help you keep the excitement going after the Games have ended. [Read More »]( [Cup of black coffee next to a dish of yellow artificial sweeteners]( Sweet and No A new study linked the artificial sweetener erythritol to blood clot and heart disease. Here are the other health risks to know about. [Read More »]( [Close-up of a grandparent holding a toddler]( Next Step Should grandparents get paid leave when their children give birth? A new movement says so. We've got more on the trend. [Read More »](   Clear It Up [Beauty Pie products on orange background]( KCM After two full months of fun in the sun, you've probably said hello to a few new sunspots, those stubborn areas of discoloration that appear alongside a summertime glow. Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore dishes on [how to get rid of sunspots]( (and prevent them from forming in the first place) with hard-working skincare products. [LEARN MORE]( [Sponsored by Beauty Pie](   Extra Credit [Whitney Houston collage]( Getty Images / KCM We will always love you: Whitney Houston would've turned 61 today, so in honor of her birthday, we're sharing [5 facts you didn't know about "the Voice."]( Blow out the candles: It's another icon's birthday: Smokey Bear, who's been educating us about preventing wildfires for 80 years. Smokey's the star of the longest-running PSA campaign in U.S. history — check out [this look back through the decades](. Scent that sticks: How's this for a twist on perfume? [Tremendous Parfum's brand-new swivel stick]( lets you swipe on your signature aroma (like a lip balm, but for fragrance). 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