September 03: "The Accident" has been careening through the Milky Way for 10 billion years

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe. Well, Good Morning!   Let's take a look at what the day has in store for us.   So, let's dig in, shall we? Here's What You Need To Know... Death toll tops 40 after Ida's remnants blindside Northeast A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane Ida struck the region with record-breaking rain, drowning people in their homes and cars. In a region that had been warned about potentially deadly flash flooding but hadn't braced for such a blow from the no-longer-hurricane, the storm killed at least 45 people from Maryland to Connecticut on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.   In Washington, President Joe Biden assured Northeast residents that federal first responders were on the ground to help clean up. He also made a point to say his infrastructure proposals would shore up areas that will be challenged in the coming decades due to climate change. He argued his plan would make key investments that would make electric grids and transmission lines more resilient to storms, wildfires and floods.   A flash flood warning continued into Thursday in New England, where authorities used boats to rescue 18 people from a neighborhood in Plainville, Connecticut, and 15 people — one in a wheelchair — from a complex in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. A road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, crumbled. In Frederick County, Maryland, first responders used a boat to rescue 10 children and a driver from a school bus caught in rising waters.   In the words of Fred Rogers, "Look for the helpers." Students in Illinois get five mental health days for the school year A new rule in Illinois will allow students in the state's school system to take off five days a year to tend to their mental health needs. The bill, which was passed in July, means that absent students who take advantage of the new time off will not have to present a doctor's note. They'll also be able to make up all their school work from the day they missed.    According to officials, students are facing unprecedented anxiety these days, as the pandemic presents unique stressors that previous generations didn't have to deal with. The ban from regularly seeing teachers and friends has taken a huge toll on some. Emergencies related to mental health have skyrocketed —  with hospitals seeing 24% more visits in young students, and 31% more for children between ages 12 and 17.  The new rule also includes stipulations that would ensure struggling students get the support they need. Once a student asks to use their second mental health day, that triggers a meeting with a counselor at the school. The bill's cosponsor, Rep. Barbara Hernandez, said it's about time that students get help to navigate all that they are experiencing emotionally. Illinois is hardly the first state to implement such a system. Eight others have already passed similar legislation. Limo operator avoids prison time in crash that killed 20 In 2018, a limousine crashed in upstate New York and killed all 18 inside as well as two pedestrians. The limo was carrying four sisters celebrating the 30th birthday of one of them. The accident occurred when the driver failed to stop at an intersection and careened into a parking lot before crashing into an unoccupied SUV, which struck the pedestrians. All 20 victims died of blunt force trauma.   Federal safety records documented numerous citations for the vehicle in 2018, including having "brakes out of service" and being on the road without proof of proper inspection. Scott Lisinicchia, the limousine driver, was among those killed; his wife said he had complained to the limousine's owner about the condition of the vehicle.   The operator of the company that owned the limousine, Nauman Hussain, will not face time in prison. Hussain was accused of putting the victims in a death trap. One spectator left the hearing, cursing and shouting, "He killed 20 people," before apologizing to the judge on her way out. Lee Kindlon, an attorney for Hussain, has said his client tried to maintain the limousine and relied on what he was told by state officials and a repair shop that inspected it. In exchange for pleading guilty to 20 counts each of criminally negligent homicide, Hussain was sentenced to five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service. The judge did highlight a silver lining for the families, though it seemed to be of little comfort. Know Someone Else Who'd Love The Seven At 7? Make sure they get their morning off to a great start, too. All you need to do is forward them this message and make sure they opt in on their own using the button below! Subscribe Some Of Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Culture, Sports & Entertainment What did the podcast host Joe Rogan do after he tested positive? Apparently, the celebrity told his followers that he used a drug commonly used on livestock to treat the virus.    Disney cruise line is relaunching the Wonder... what does that mean for you? Soon, you'll be able to take short, three or four day trips to Mexico from San Diego.    Will Jeopardy ever bounce back from the Mike Richards debacle? This podcast dissects just what happened to the one-time executive producer and host of Jeopardy! In Focus: Science, Tech & Health NASA's newest Mars rover snags 1st rock sample for return (for real this time) The Perseverance rover's chief engineer, Adam Steltzner, called it a perfect core sample.   "The Accident" has been careening through the Milky Way for 10 billion years  It's not quite a star, and it's not quite a planet — but it's soaring through the Milky Way, much closer than we thought.   Doubling the number of species of hand-standing spotted skunks  Scientists still have a lot to learn about spotted skunks, starting with how many kinds of them even exist. In Focus: Business, Markets & The Economy What are the best side hustles for people over 50? Some pay thousands of bucks a month  Of the over 61 million Americans who want to start a side hustle this year, baby boomers make up 30%.    Here are the top four money mistakes that college students should avoid  For some students, attending a university may be the first time they've ever really had to manage their finances.    Amazon suggests it could hire pot smokers for this important position soon  The giant company believes it could see a 400% increase in job applications if they stop testing for marijuana.  The Biggest Gains from 5G Have NOT Been Made Yet, and These 20 Stocks Can Prove It Michael Robison is arguably the greatest tech investing analyst in the world today. Nearly four months into 2021, he has a PERFECT track record. 10 recommendations... 10 wins... With an average gain of 49.84%. That's a 100% win rate. See his next recommendation here... 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(clicking will opt you in to Strategic Tech Investor's free daily e-letter - privacy policy) In Focus: Politics & World Affairs Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores  Navalny's app promotes his Smart Voting strategy — a project designed to support candidates who are most likely to defeat those from the Kremlin's main United Russia party.   Former prosecutor indicted for misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery investigation Arbery's death was one of the catalysts for nationwide Black Lives Matter protests last summer.   Pelosi: House will vote to codify Roe v. Wade to counter Texas abortion ban  The legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where it is unlikely to have enough votes to overcome the 60-vote filibuster. Protesters dressed as giant breasts march outside Facebook's London office    Police end up on a wild emu chase after this call turned out not to be a joke    The people want answers! FTC will investigate McDonald's ice cream machines   The finalists from the 2021 comedy wildlife contest are a must-see    What are the side effects of laser hair removal? Is it even safe?    Why the Florida governor's approval rating is not so sunny right now    What is gaslighting, anyway? And how is misuse of the word actually damaging?    Five reasons why you should already have a business bank account  It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! A stingray photobombing this baby's picture has no business being this funny One For The History Books The world's oldest republic was created in 301; the American Revolutionary War ended when the 1783 Treaty of Paris was signed; Italy was invaded in 1943 during World War II; in 1962, the poet E.E. Cummings died; Charlie Sheen turns 55 years old today. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." — Albert Einstein     The Seven At 7 14422 Shoreside Way Suite 110-238 Winter Garden, FL 34787   © 2021 The Seven at 7. All Rights Reserved.   If for any reason you believe you received this email in error, you can safely ignore it, or click here to unsubscribe.