The great hydration debate

But first: the ultimate GLP-1 companion — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today September 24, 2024 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [daily_skimm] [Together with]( [Noom weight]( But first: [the ultimate GLP-1 companion]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update location]( or [View forecast]( Quote of the Day "'That’s a real song?! I thought that was just a melody in my head'" — Lily Collins, [realizing her father’s music is real](. Oh, to be a nepo baby. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Lily Collins had the cutest realization about her dad's music #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening [explosions in lebanon] International Fighting Between Israel and Hezbollah Is Reaching New Heights, but Is It a War? What's going on: After a weekend of escalating violence, the Israeli military [launched airstrikes on Monday]( that it said targeted over 800 Hezbollah positions and military infrastructure in Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry said those strikes [killed more than 490 people](, including dozens of women and children, and injured more than 1,600 others. Lebanese officials did not specify how many of the casualties were Hezbollah fighters or civilians. Thousands of residents in southern Lebanon fled amid reports that the Israeli government sent audio and text messages telling them to evacuate. The Israeli military said the Iranian-backed militia was storing weapons in civilian buildings and homes but did not provide evidence. Hezbollah responded with its own strikes, but Israel’s defense system intercepted many of them. What it means: Hezbollah and Israel have engaged in on-and-off fighting [for several decades](, but yesterday marked the deadliest day of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon in nearly 20 years. Fighting, which ramped up last week, continues to escalate, but neither side is calling it a war. [According to The Associated Press](, both may be avoiding the term to prevent triggering a wider conflict or to avoid blame if the violence worsens as they pursue their military objectives. Hezbollah wants to pressure Israel into agreeing to a cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza, while Israel wants to ensure that displaced Israelis can safely return to their homes in the north along the Lebanese border. However, experts warn that Israel’s [amplified tactics]( against Hezbollah threatens to destabilize the region, and that little can be gained if Israel’s military continues to simultaneously fight in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Related: [The US Is Sending More Troops to the Middle East Amid the Escalation]( (USA Today) US News Will Diddy's Arrest Spark a #MeToo Movement in the Music Industry? What's going on: As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, activists and survivors of sexual violence hope the case could be [a pivotal moment for the music industry](. Combs’s prosecution is the most significant sexual misconduct case in the music world [since R. Kelly](. Despite some high-profile accusations against people like Russell Simmons, Ryan Adams, and Marilyn Manson, the industry has largely skirted the [#MeToo reckoning]( that reshaped Hollywood, politics, and media. A 2018 survey conducted by the Music Industry Research Association revealed that 72% of female musicians faced gender discrimination, and 67% reported experiencing sexual harassment. Now, many hope the case against Combs leads to actual change within the music industry. What it means: The unfolding case against Combs, who could face up to life in prison, threatens to upend an industry notorious for its lavish and largely unchecked culture. As The New York Times highlights, the industry remains [largely controlled by men](. Women of color have [raised allegations of misogyny]( in the music business for years, often going unheard. That’s especially true of Combs’s ex-girlfriend Cassie who alleged that he abused her. The pair settled out of court, but Cassie was not openly believed [until irrefutable video evidence emerged](. Meanwhile, Combs’s extensive and extremely famous network is now under intense scrutiny, raising questions about [potential accomplices or victims]( involved in his alleged criminal enterprise. Related: [What Happens With Combs’s Music Now?]( (Time) Politics US To Seek Attempted Assassination Charge in Trump Golf Course Incident What's going on: Federal prosecutors said they will pursue [an attempted assassination charge]( against the man accused of lurking with a gun while former President Donald Trump golfed in Florida last week. Prosecutors presented evidence, including [a handwritten note]( from the suspect that read in part: “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but I failed you.” Investigators said the 58-year-old man spent a month surveilling the golf course, before choosing to position himself near the sixth hole with a semiautomatic rifle. Investigators found his fingerprint on the weapon, along with a handwritten list of Trump’s scheduled appearances, multiple cellphones, gloves, and a passport in his SUV, according to prosecutors. What it means: This case further exposes significant security lapses within the Secret Service’s protocols and raises questions about accountability. While [Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned]( after the attempt on Trump’s life in Pennsylvania, the agency has only faced further scrutiny after what happened in Florida. Both incidents are expected [to come up later this week]( when a House task force investigating the first attempted assassination holds a hearing. In the meantime, the House unanimously approved a bill to [bolster Secret Service protection]( for major presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Related: [Trump Tells Women They Won't "Be Thinking About Abortion" If He Wins]( (WSJ gift link) Quick Hits 🔎 The FBI’s latest report shows violent crime dropped across the US last year, but [certain offenses increased](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Netflix just [announced the cast]( for the next season of Black Mirror. It’s looking stacked. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🫣 Don’t tell your boss we told you about “[fauxductivity](.” --------------------------------------------------------------- 🚿 Some spas are adding “[emotional showers](” to their list of services. What happened to crying in your shower at home for free? --------------------------------------------------------------- 💧 Before you open that LaCroix...What’s more hydrating: [sparkling water or flat](? Your Political Briefing The week in political chaos. The horse race: The latest poll from [The New York Times and Siena College]( show former President Donald Trump is leading against VP Kamala Harris in Arizona and Georgia — a key swing state he lost in 2020. Meanwhile, Harris has narrowed the gap with Trump in North Carolina. The poll results are within the margin of error. Down ballot: Control of the Senate next year could come down to one state: [Montana](. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) is the last Democrat to hold a public office in the state, which Trump won by 16 points in 2020. It’s set to be the most expensive Senate race of the year as Democrats pour in over [$152 million](. Melania watch: Who wrote [Melania Trump]( a check for six figures? The unusual payment she received for a rare appearance at a GOP fundraiser is raising eyebrows. Overheard on the trail: “We can’t afford four more years of this” — Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), accidentally finding a way to get on the same page with Republicans [during a gaffe at a rally](. Add to Cart [Together with]( [medik8]( News flash: Skimm’rs can use SKIMM20 to save 20% on [Medik8’s clinical skincare](, including... [medik8 crystal retinal]( This award-winning retinol serum. Which works 11 times faster than standard retinol — and now comes in a new (even faster-acting) wrinkle-reducing strength. [Shop now]( [medik8 liquid peptides]( Their best-selling “botox-in-a-bottle” serum. 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