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What's a "Tomato Girl Summer"? [For the best experience, read in browser.]( July 20, 2023 Good morning! The Women’s World Cup started today, and we’ve got [your viewing guide]( right here. Then, we’re examining [the downsides of adoption]( (according to adoptees) and unpacking [why "healthy" eating is a loaded term](. Speaking of food, we’re sharing [Joanna Gaines’s blueberry bread recipe]( and explaining [why we’re trying to have a Tomato Girl Summer](. We’ve also got [a sneak peek of what to expect from the Barbie movie](, courtesy of documentary filmmaker Andrea Nevins, who did her own deep dive on the toy. Let's begin.   In the News [Alexia Putellas, Megan Rapinoe, Marta]( Spain's Alexia Putellas, Team USA's Megan Rapinoe, and Brazil's Marta. (Getty Images) Game On Get excited: We’ve got a glorious month of soccer ahead of us. The Women’s World Cup kicked off this morning in Australia and New Zealand with New Zealand securing the tournament's first victory, beating Norway 1-0. Here’s [what else you need to know](: What’s the schedule? Obviously, the time difference will be an issue for fans stateside, but thankfully all of the U.S.’s early games will be played at a reasonable-ish hour. The team’s first match is Friday at 9 p.m. ET against Vietnam. What’s the format? Thirty-two teams, split up into eight groups of four, will vie for the Cup. The top two teams from each group will advance and head into the knockout stage. Who to watch: The U.S. is the top-ranked team in the world and the two-time defending champs. They’re a clear favorite, but they’ve got some stiff competition, particularly from the E.U. England enters the competition as the European champs, Spain’s got the best player in the world in Alexia Putellas, and Germany (2003 and 2007 winners) is always a threat. We’ve got more on the squads to keep an eye on and a [look at the U.S.’s dynamic roster]( — from exciting young rookies to veterans like Megan Rapinoe, who’s preparing for her last dance. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fculture%2Fsports%2Fwomens-world-cup-2023%2F   More Stories [Demilitarized zone between North and South Korea]( Getty Images A story emerges: Officials are attempting to piece together why a young U.S. soldier, 23-year-old Private Travis King, slipped out of South Korea's Incheon International Airport, joined a tour group, and fled across the heavily fortified border into North Korea on Tuesday. King had faced assault charges in South Korea and was due to be removed from the U.S. military. Per NBC News, King's family claims his behavior is out of character, and might stem from grief over the death of a cousin in February. Gilgo Beach killings: Asa Ellerup, the wife of the suspected killer of three of the “Gilgo Four,” was likely unaware of her husband's grisly alleged crimes, authorities say. “If you ask me, I don’t believe that they [his family] knew about this double life that Mr. Heuermann was living,” Suffolk County police commissioner told CNN. Ellerup, who's been married to Rex Heuermann for 27 years, reportedly filed for divorce on Wednesday. Per CNN, [her DNA helped link Heuermann to the murders. Here's how.]( A "toxic culture" exposed: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and his partner Steven Levin are representing at least 15 former Northwestern University student athletes who claim the school's athletics department facilitated "extreme ritualized sexual" hazing. "We were thrown into a culture where physical, emotional and sexual abuse was normalized," ex-player Lloyd Yates told reporters. The legal team is yet to file a suit, but Crump says the players' stories are "eerily similar." Check your numbers: A ticket sold in California has beat the 1 in 292.2 million odds and won the 1.8 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers were 7, 13, 10, 24, 11, and the Powerball was 24. The lucky ticket was bought at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles., but all players are being advised to check their tickets in case they've won one of the smaller prizes.   In Conversation My mom never gave me a Barbie as a kid (instead I got her less glamorous friend, Midge), but I'm just as excited as the rest of you about the huge cultural moment America's favorite doll is currently having. To learn more, I put on a pink T-shirt (of course) and [chatted with Andrea Nevins](, director of the documentary Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie, about the history of this childhood touchstone. [WATCH HERE](   Must-Reads [Little Orphan Annie on phone]( Real Talk An important debate is happening on TikTok surrounding the ethics of adoption. We’re diving into this eye-opening discussion. [Read More »]( [Plate with vegetables on skewers]( Loaded Plate There’s a big problem with the way we think of “healthy” eating. Here's why the term is infused with bias — and why that can cause harm. [Read More »]( [Models surrounded by border of tomatoes and flowers]( Trend Spotting Move over, Hot Girl Summer! It’s all about tomatoes now. We break down the mediterranean-inspired aesthetic and how to nail it. [Read More »](   Extra Credit Money moves: Saving your money is crucial, but where should you put it? Our friends at Ally break down [the difference between money market and savings accounts]( so you can make the right choice. Baked to perfection: Don’t show up empty-handed to your next gathering. [Joanna Gaines’ blueberry bread]( is “the perfect thing to drop off on a friend’s porch,” according to the Magnolia maven herself. Sale away: Been eyeing that perfect summery tote or a pair of chic sandals from Kate Spade? Consider this your sign: [Take 30% off right now]( on select full price and sale items.   Let's Go Party [J.Crew pink cardigan, Jones Road lip tint, black and white Tory Burch swimsuit] KCM We’re ready to officially kick off Barbie girl summer, and in order to do that, we need the right gear. You don’t necessarily have to lean into glittery pink fare in order to emulate America’s favorite doll. Here’s what you need to pull off this trend: - [This black-and-white swimsuit]( emulates Barbie’s very first ‘fit — complete the lewk with cat-eye sunnies. - Dip your toe into Barbiecore with a [raspberry lip tint]( that offers a subtle pop of color. - Of course, you can’t go wrong with hot pink, and [this fuschia cardigan]( is perfectly on-theme.   One More Thing [An alarm clock holding a megaphone next to the text ''Wake-Up Call at Work'']( KCM Are you headed to the office this morning, or is it another day of sporting workwear on top and PJs from the waist down while Zooming from your guest room? We're diving into the debate about who should be working in person — and how often — in this week's edition of Wake-Up Call at Work, coming later today. [Subscribe right here]( to make sure you're in the loop!   [Know it all, and help your friends catch up, too. Share Wake-Up Call and you'll earn some superb swag.]( Thanks for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! 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