My Modern Met - August 9 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Phillies Baseball Player Helps Young Boy Find His Family Before the Game]()​ [Phillies Baseball Player Helps Young Boy Find His Family Before the Game] The crowds of a major league baseball game can be overwhelming, especially for children. When 7-year-old Caleb was at the Philadelphia Phillies stadium last weekend, he got separated from his family, which understandably caused the young boy to break down in tears. Unsure of who to turn to, little Caleb was fortunately approached by Phillies […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Exceptional Winners of the 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards]()​ [Exceptional Winners of the 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards] The 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards recently announced its winners during a ceremony held in Bangalore, India. The winners were selected from 24,000 images of wildlife submitted by over 1,500 photographers. In the end, filmmaker and conservationist Srikanth Mannepuri was named Photographer of the Year for a portfolio of images that highlight the threats facing […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Simple Effective Design Is Saving Homes From Floodwaters](​ [This Simple Effective Design Is Saving Homes From Floodwaters] With extreme weather on the rise, more homeowners are dealing with the threats of flooding and how to prevent damage to their residences. Traditional flood protection calls for sandbagging, but there's another less labor-intensive alternative that has proven quite effective. AquaDams are large tubes made of fabric and plastic; when filled with water, they create […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Get to Know Hip-Hop History With This Cool Boombox Poster](​ [Get to Know Hip-Hop History With This Cool Boombox Poster] It's hard to imagine the history of an entire music genre contained in one poster. However, Dorothy specializes in prints that are as educational as they are beautiful to look at. The UK-based studio produced a mesmerizing tribute to the development of hip-hop music in the Inside Information: Boombox poster. This amazing piece of design […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Actor Shares Tearful Photo After Only One Person Attended Her Play and Then the Next Show Sells Out](​ [Actor Shares Tearful Photo After Only One Person Attended Her Play and Then the Next Show Sells Out] Whether you're a seasoned actor or just starting out, getting up on stage takes a lot of courage. UK-based actress Georgie Grier was set to perform her one-woman play Sunsets at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but was heartbroken to find just one person in the audience. She shared her story on Twitter, and to her surprise, it […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Achieve Artistic Balance With These Creatively Mismatched Earrings](​ [Achieve Artistic Balance With These Creatively Mismatched Earrings] What's your go-to accessory? For some, it can be handbags, but for others, it's jewelry. If it's the latter, Yellow Owl Workshop makes creative earrings that will bring out your inner artist. Each pair of mismatched studs brings something to the table in terms of art or design. The Cubist Earrings, for instance, are inspired […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mattel Releases “Weird Barbie” Doll Based on ‘Barbie’ Movie Character]()​ [Mattel Releases “Weird Barbie” Doll Based on ‘Barbie’ Movie Character] All around the world, people are flocking to see Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, and it's easy to understand. From its fluorescent pink set design to playful costuming, it's a visual treat from start to finish. In addition to the many “typical” Barbies and Kens who graced the screen, there was one character who certainly stood […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Former Opioid Addict Given Last Chance by Judge Returns to Court Years Later as Successful Attorney](=)​ [Former Opioid Addict Given Last Chance by Judge Returns to Court Years Later as Successful Attorney]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Sarah Gad (@sarhgad) While she was a promising young student in medical school, Sarah Gad fell into opioid addiction. Originally prescribed pain medication after a 2012 car accident, Gad found herself reaching for the pill bottle each morning, whether she needed it or not. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Two Men on a Boat Rescue an Owl 20 Miles Away From Shore]()​ [Two Men on a Boat Rescue an Owl 20 Miles Away From Shore] Taking a boat out on the open seas is a fun pastime for many people, especially during warmer months. For two men who went fishing in Florida, it unexpectedly became a rescue mission. A woman named Paige Galdieri shared an amazing story that happened to her brother and his friend. On a fishing trip over […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Tina Fey Might Take Over ‘Saturday Night Live’ After Lorne Michaels](=)​ [Tina Fey Might Take Over ‘Saturday Night Live’ After Lorne Michaels] Actress and comedian Tina Fey has had a long relationship with Saturday Night Live. Originally hired as a writer in 1997, she eventually shifted to performing in sketches a couple of years later and was lauded for her work on the Weekend Update segment. Even after she left SNL, she never really said goodbye, and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ed Sheeran Surprises and Serenades Newly Married Couple at a Karaoke Bar]()​ [Ed Sheeran Surprises and Serenades Newly Married Couple at a Karaoke Bar] Usually, music fans pay to see their favorite artist perform. However, guests visiting Santa's karaoke bar in Nashville, Tennessee, were given a surprise concert by a world-famous singer. After wrapping up his concert at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on July 22, Ed Sheeran made an impromptu stop at the Christmas-themed location. Not only did he have […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[9 Expert Tips on How to Successfully Work With Acrylic Paint](​ [9 Expert Tips on How to Successfully Work With Acrylic Paint] Artist Nitika Alé is known for her lush floral abstract paintings created with acrylics. To create her beautiful artwork, Alé employs all types of techniques, whether that means dripping, spraying, or brushing paint to get the desired effect. By using these techniques, she's able to create canvases that burst with emotion and color. Luckily, Alé […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[American Airlines Pilot Schools Passengers on Respectful Flight Etiquette](​ [American Airlines Pilot Schools Passengers on Respectful Flight Etiquette] These days, horror stories about flying are more common than ever. Whether it's rowdy passengers who were overserved to entitled travelers putting their bare feet on the armrest, traveling isn't easy when people aren't using common courtesy. And, apparently, one American Airlines pilot has had enough. An Instagram video shared by comedy writer Anna Leah […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Baby Miniature Goats Are So Small They Can Fit in the Palm of Your Hand]()​ [Baby Miniature Goats Are So Small They Can Fit in the Palm of Your Hand]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by enya (@kimrain_49) Baby animals can bring an instant smile to anyone’s face. Not only are they small, but their childlike demeanors make them extra charming. While kittens and puppies are arguably the most popular baby animals, there are many more that are just as […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Incredible Winners of Light Microscopy Awards Show Artistry of Scientific Imaging]()​ [Incredible Winners of Light Microscopy Awards Show Artistry of Scientific Imaging] A look at the inner workings of a sea star won the Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award. The contest, which recognizes the best in scientific imaging worldwide, selected the winner from 640 images submitted by photographers and scientists from 38 countries. Organized by Evident and Olympus, since 2017, the contest has […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[NASA Picks Up “Heartbeat” Signal and Reconnects With Lost Voyager 2](​ [NASA Picks Up “Heartbeat” Signal and Reconnects With Lost Voyager 2] Voyager 2 has been “voyaging” for 45 years, 11 months, and the days keep rolling in. This seemingly antique spacecraft was launched to study Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It has returned to Earth some of the most incredible photos of these outer planets and their moons, even discovering new moons and becoming the first […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Jay-Z Becomes First Black Male Recording Artist to Reach Multi-Platinum Milestone](​ [Jay-Z Becomes First Black Male Recording Artist to Reach Multi-Platinum Milestone] Rapper Jay-Z is experiencing a golden moment. First, he recently became the subject of a thorough retrospective exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, which celebrates his life and work. And now, he has made history as the first Black man to have at least 10 double-platinum solo studio albums. According to People, the achievement came […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[David Hockney’s Portrait of Harry Styles Will Exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery]()​ [David Hockney’s Portrait of Harry Styles Will Exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery] When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, life came to a standstill as closures effectively shut down the world. That included the National Portrait Gallery's David Hockney exhibit, which had only been open for 20 days. Now, the London Museum is restaging David Hockney: Drawing from Life, and expanding it to include 33 recent portraits. 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