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August 8, 2023 Subscribe Read in browser Daily Skimm Together with Skimm'd with an egg-cellent reason to love mornings "Brotox" — What more men are now getting. No one's raising eyebrows here. Top Story Megan Thee Stallion v. Tory Lanez The Story Eyes are on the Tory Lanez sentencing. What's the latest? Today, sentencing continues for the Canadian rapper over the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez has been in jail since December after a Los Angeles jury found him guilty of three felonies, including assault with an unregistered firearm. Megan testified that Lanez shot at her feet several times while allegedly yelling "dance, b****." Despite a court siding with Megan, the female rapper has been the target of online harassment. It's bringing up discussions around misogynoir and the treatment of Black women. Tell me more. In the weeks leading up to the verdict, male rappers — like Drake and 50 Cent — dismissed her assault claims. Megan also got flak for reporting the incident to the police three months later. It comes as one report found a 3% increase in homicides against Black women in 2020 compared to the year before. Megan Thee Stallion said that she has "not experienced a single day of peace" since the shooting. Meanwhile, Lanez had seven witnesses give statements on his behalf. Rapper Iggy Azalea asked the judge for a sentence that was "transformative, not life-destroying." Lanez faces 22 years in prison. The judge is expected to decide his sentencing today. theSkimm After three years, Megan Thee Stallion's case is coming to a close. Throughout the legal battle, gun violence along with racism and sexism came to the forefront. Now, the culmination of the trial is landing as the limits of solidarity for Black women can become apparent. Related Stories Megan Thee Stallion's Words on Taking Back Her Power Women in Hip-Hop Cannot Thrive While Misogynoir Exists A Timeline of the Tory Lanez-Megan Thee Stallion Case And Also...This What's jumping on the crypto train… PayPal. Yesterday, the company announced it's getting into the crypto game with its own stablecoin. Enter: PayPal USD. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, which rely on marketplace interest for their value, PayPal's stablecoin will be backed by the US dollar. PayPal USD seems to already be paying off for PayPal, which saw a 2% increase in shares despite the crypto market being all over the place. In a few weeks, people will be able to buy, sell, and convert PayPal USD right on the app. PayPal said the stablecoin will "reduce friction for in-experience payments in virtual environments." Others say even stablecoin isn't a sure bet. …Oh and speaking of tech, Zoom told employees that it would rather have them show up IRL and RTO than have 'cameras on' meetings all the time. Time to retire the Zoom shirt. Who's also been sentenced… Tou Thao. Yesterday, a judge sentenced the former Minneapolis police officer to more than 4 years in state prison for his involvement in George Floyd's death. Earlier this year, Thao was found guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. Thao denied wrongdoing and he said he "did not commit these crimes" and never intended to hurt anyone. Now, he's the fourth and final officer to be sentenced since Floyd's murder. What could be feeling blue… Yellow Corp. Over the weekend, the nearly 100-year-old trucking company filed for bankruptcy after announcing it was shutting down. The company has been struggling since the pandemic (even after getting a $700 million government loan). Yellow is blaming the Teamsters — a union representing about 22,000 of its employees — for rejecting a restructuring plan. About 30,000 people lost their jobs. Some companies (like Walmart and Home Depot) had already paused their shipments with Yellow ahead of the company's downfall. Other retailers could face higher prices as they change shipping companies. What customers aren't too happy with… Shrinkflation. People have taken to social media to complain about shrinkflation. That's when companies downsize their products instead of upping the prices. Attenzione pickpocket. Who's telling Trump 'take the L'... Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). While "Planet of the Bass" is coming soon... Dua Lipa is eyeing a new album next year. Who's setting new trends… Hailey Bieber. Who's back in the building... Only Murders. Forward this to a friend. Click here. Here are today's recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. A thrilling story of heartbreak, resistance, and perseverance.  Best-selling author Rhys Bowen's new novel, "The Paris Assignment," follows a young wife, mother, and fearless resistor as WWII threatens to take everything she loves. Talk about a page-turner.* Read it 2. Up to 70% off at Wayfair. Starting today, grab deals on all things home, like a rug made in collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. and an upholstered bench. Shop now 3. Skimm Faves: July's bestselling $15 tank dress, skincare, and more. Want to know what you and your fellow Skimm'rs couldn't get enough of this month? We're happy to help. Let's see Psst...looking for more discounts on brands Skimm'rs love? Check out all of our exclusive promo codes here. Skimm'rs We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community. Shaking off the nerves…Megan F (IL). She's finishing up her residency to be a neurosurgeon after seven years. On top of that, she's publishing her first children's book about the twelve cranial nerves of the brain. (Some) Birthdays…Gennifer Greebel (NY), Jenni Heimgartner (ID), Jessica Crudele (IA), Sarah Green (DC), Michelle Mueckler (SC), Carly Green (IL), Brooke Nelson (CA), Kaitlin Lang (CA), Jaime McCaslin (PA), Sara Deblin (HI), Cori Luttrell (GA), Anastasia Ryan (MI), Courtney Bourgeois (LA), Sarah Craft (MI) PS: Paging all members of theSkimm. Reach out here for a chance to be featured. Skimm'd by: Rashaan Ayesh, Melanie De Lima, Anacaona Rodriguez Martinez, Chantal Vaca, Julie Shain, and Mariza Smajlaj Photos by Rodin Eckenroth via Getty Images, Brand Partners Design by theSkimm *PS: This is a sponsored post. Want to wake up with us every morning? Subscribe to the Daily Skimm. 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