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Name: 15-Minute Fish Fillets Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: fish fillets; cilantro; tomatoes; avocado; tortillas

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Lead · On This Day

2017: Tens of thousands of farmed non-native Atlantic salmon are accidentally released into the wild in Washington waters in the 2017 Cypress Island Atlantic salmon pen break.

A stark entry from the public record leads today's page, followed by observances, birthdays, recipes, and the rest of August 19.

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VOL II · NO. 231 · Wednesday Edition

August19

Year 2026

Day 231 of the year

Leo · First Quarter

231 days in · 134 to go

Afghan Independence Day, commemorates the Treaty of Rawalpindi in 1919, granting independence from Britain (Afghanistan)

13h 40m daylight·63% year

Lead · On This Day

2017: Tens of thousands of farmed non-native Atlantic salmon are accidentally released into the wild in Washington waters in the 2017 Cypress Island Atlantic salmon pen break.

A stark entry from the public record leads today's page, followed by observances, birthdays, recipes, and the rest of August 19.

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$01 · Today · Observed

Holidays

6 today

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Afghan Independence Day, commemorates the Treaty of Rawalpindi in 1919, granting independence from Britain (Afghanistan)

Celebrated on this day.

August Revolution Commemoration Day (Vietnam)
Celebrated on this day.
Birthday of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Norway)
Celebrated on this day.
Christian Feast Day: Bernardo Tolomei
Celebrated on this day.
Christian Feast Day: Bertulf of Bobbio
Celebrated on this day.
Christian Feast Day: Saint Calminius
Celebrated on this day.

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$04 · Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Featured

15-Minute Fish Fillets Stir Fry

Prep 15 min

Slice fish fillets thin. Heat oil on high. Cook fish fillets 3 min, add tomatoes and avocado, stir fry 3 more min. Add cilantro and toss. Serve over tortillas.

Ingredients

fish fillets, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, tortillas

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$02 · History

On This Day

7 events

The Dhamara Ghat train accident kills at least 37 people in the Indian state of Bihar.

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2013

The Dhamara Ghat train accident kills at least 37 people in the Indian state of Bihar.

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2013:The Dhamara Ghat train accident kills at least 37 people in the Indian state of Bihar.

2009
A series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kills 101 and injures 565 others.
2005
The first-ever joint military exercise between Russia and China, called Peace Mission 2005 begins.
2003
A truck-bomb attack on United Nations headquarters in Iraq kills the agency's top envoy Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 other employees.
1981
Silvio Santos launched a new Brazilian television channel in São Paulo, Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão.
1964
Syncom 3, the first geostationary communication satellite, is launched. Two months later, it would enable live coverage of the 1964 Summer Olympics.
1960
Sputnik program: Korabl-Sputnik 2: The Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mice, two rats and a variety of plants.

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$03 · Birthdays

Born Today

Romeo Miller
1989·American basketball player, rapper, actor
Danny Galbraith
1990·Scottish footballer
Salem Al-Dawsari
1991·Saudi Arabian footballer
David Rittich
1992·Czech ice hockey player
Pio Seci
1993·Fijian rugby league player
Nafissatou Thiam
1994·Belgian pentathlete and heptathlete

$05 · Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story

A drunk Florida man found to have been involved in a golf cart accident claims he had to drink because of President Trump's statements
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$06 · By the Numbers

Number of the Day

231

Day of 365 · 63% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

231 is divisible by 7

$09 · Today's Season

Horoscope

Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 22

Element

Fire

Ruler

Sun

Give loved ones space to fly and pursue your own dreams, dearest Leo. As the Aries Moon aligns with Saturn and Pluto, it's important to establish separate but mutually supportive relationships. Focus on sharpening your expertise through the pursuit of higher learning, and be mindful to cultivate a harmonious work/life balance. If you see an opportunity to help someone in need, do so. Karma will be watching, rewarding those with a benevolent spirit. Your thoughts will be deep and enlightening while Luna squares Jupiter. Go within and honestly examine all aspects of your situation to understand better and elevate your position.

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$10 · On the Horizon

Coming Up

4 events

01
Back to School
Next up
4
days
02
NFL Season Kickoff
21
days
03
First Day of Fall
33
days
04
Halloween
72
days

Back to School is in 4 days.

$11 · Wellness · 5 min

Desk Break

4 min

Featured

Full body Desk Break

Between meetings

The Routine

Single Leg Balance: 20s each
Shoulder Rolls: 10 each way
Seated Bicycle: 10× each
Desk Plank: 20s
Wall Sit: 30s

$12 · Classifieds · Today

Deals

5 offers

Carvel
Buy one, get one free soft serve — All locations
TODAY
Dairy Queen
BOGO small cones — Participating locations
TODAY
Burger King
Whopper Wednesday — Whopper for $3.99 — Royal Perks members, app only
WEEKLY
McDonald's
Hamburger or cheeseburger for $0.67 — App exclusive, rewards members
WEEKLY
Wendy's
$5 Biggie Bag — Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger + nuggets + fries + drink
DAILY