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May 8

Emancipation Day (Columbus, Mississippi)

Day 128·35% through the year🌗Last Quarter☀️14h 16m daylightTaurus

Today's Recipe

Eggs Fried Rice
15 min

Eggs Fried Rice

15 min

Use day-old rice (or cook fresh and spread to cool). Fry eggs pieces, push aside. Scramble eggs in the pan. Add rice, bell peppers, garlic. Toss everything together.

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Today's Holidays

Emancipation Day (Columbus, Mississippi)

Emancipation Day (Columbus, Mississippi)

Observed in Columbus, Mississippi — a celebration of tradition and community.

Furry Dance (Helston, UK)

Furry Dance (Helston, UK)

Observed in Helston, UK — a celebration of tradition and community.

Liberation Day (Czech Republic)

Liberation Day (Czech Republic)

Observed in Czech Republic — a celebration of tradition and community.

Miguel Hidalgo's birthday (Mexico)

Miguel Hidalgo's birthday (Mexico)

Observed in Mexico — a celebration of tradition and community.

Parents' Day (South Korea)

Parents' Day (South Korea)

Observed in South Korea — a celebration of tradition and community.

Truman Day (Missouri)

Truman Day (Missouri)

Observed in Missouri — a celebration of tradition and community.

On This Day

The 2025 papal conclave elects Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, taking the name Leo XIV as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.
2025

The 2025 papal conclave elects Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, taking the name Leo XIV as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

2021

A car bomb explodes in front of a school in Kabul, capital city of Afghanistan killing at least 55 people and wounding over 150.

2019

British 17-year-old Isabelle Holdaway is reported to be the first patient ever to receive a genetically modified phage therapy to treat a drug-resistant infection.

1997

China Southern Airlines Flight 3456 crashes on approach into Bao'an International Airport, killing 35 people.

1988

A fire at Illinois Bell's Hinsdale Central Office triggers an extended 1AESS network outage once considered to be the "worst telecommunications disaster in US telephone industry history".

1987

The SAS kills eight Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers and a civilian during an ambush in Loughgall, Northern Ireland.

1984

Corporal Denis Lortie enters the Quebec National Assembly and opens fire, killing three people and wounding 13. René Jalbert, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Assembly, succeeds in calming him, for which he will later receive the Cross of Valour.

1984

The Soviet Union announces a boycott upon the Summer Olympics at Los Angeles, later joined by 14 other countries.

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Florida Man

“Florida Man somehow avoids making headlines today. Authorities remain suspicious.”

2026— Todayish News Desk

Bad Review of the Day

Bad Review

I've had better coffee from a gas station. In 1997. In Oklahoma.

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Number of the Day

128

Day 128 of 365 (35%)

Element #128

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Desk Break

Person stretching at desk

Full body Desk Break

3 min

Between meetings

  1. 1Side Neck Stretch: 15s each
  2. 2Prayer Press: 10×
  3. 3Standing Calf Raises: 15×
  4. 4Seated Twists: 20s
  5. 5Ab Squeeze Hold: 20s

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Daily Horoscope

Aries

The Moon moves through your sign, dearest ram, forming supportive connections with Saturn and Pluto early this morning. You'll brim with excitement while chasing hopes and dreams, but must recognize the importance of having a solid plan. Put some method behind your madness by approaching the day with purpose. Reinforce beneficial structures, and cut ties with unnecessary distractions or destructive influences. Acknowledge the value of making friends in high places, but don't expect favors until a genuine connection has been established. Appearing too eager will likely backfire when Luna and Jupiter square off, forcing you to hide away and lick your wounds.

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Born Today

Felix Jones

1987 · American football player

Mark Noble

1987 · English footballer

Kurt Tippett

1987 · Australian footballer

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Trisha Paytas

1988 · American media personality

Lars Eller

1989 · Danish ice hockey player

Lane Johnson

1990 · American football player