Daily Skimm: You can ring my bell

Skimm'd after packing for a weekend getaway

JUNE 29, 2018 READ IN BROWSER

Skimm'd after packing for a weekend getaway

QUOTE OF THE DAY   "It is my favourite and I don't want anyone else to have it" - A six-year-old from the UK is not interested in giving out book recs. Because sharing is overrated.

THINGS SHAKING UP HEALTH CARE

DOJ The Story The DOJ just announced its largest crackdown on healthcare fraud. Ever. Tell me more. About 600 people are being charged with trying to fraud the healthcare system. And the DOJ is saying 'you're done here.' Docs, nurses, and other medical professionals are being called out for things like submitting insurance claims for meds patients didn't need (like opioids). And sometimes never got. This led to $2 billion in false bills to places like Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance companies. AG Jeff Sessions says some of these people helped fuel the ongoing opioid epidemic. Which kills about 115 Americans every day. theSkimm This isn't just about defrauding insurance companies. This crackdown alone allegedly took advantage of vulnerable patients and helped give out more than 13 million illegal doses of opioids.

Amazon The Story Amazon is diving deeper into the healthcare pond. Tell me more. Over the last few months, the 'Zon's been dipping its toes into the industry. There's that venture with JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway that we still don't know thaaat much about. Now, this. Yesterday, the co said it's coughing up about $1 billion for PillPack - a little known online pharmacy that ships meds right to your door. It's also starting a program to let people start businesses that would deliver Amazon packages. Unrelated? Maybe. Maybe not. Walgreens, CVS Health and Rite Aid are cursing Jeff Bezos while watching their stocks go down. theSkimm Amazon is getting a new rep for disrupting industries. First it was food businesses (hi, Whole Foods). Now it's health care. Companies are shaking in their boots wondering if their industries are next.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

What people are watching... The shooting at the Capital Gazette. Yesterday, a gunman opened fire at the Gazette's newsroom in Annapolis, MD. Five people were killed and two others were injured. The suspect is in custody and has been charged with first-degree murder. Police say the shooting was targeted. Security was heightened at newsrooms around the country. Journalists are rallying to try and help support the victims.

What to say when your SO asks why you're upset... And now, my list of complaints. Yesterday, House Republicans went off on Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray. This meeting was technically supposed to be about Hillary Clinton's email server. Because #TBT. But the reps spiced it up. And included complaints about how long the Trump-Russia investigation was taking, how it may or may not be biased, and how it is just tearing the country apart. They were especially PO'd that Rosenstein hasn't handed over some investigation-related docs they want. They voted to give the DOJ one week to comply with their request for the docs, or else...nothing. The measure they passed is non-binding. That'll show him.

What to say when your obnoxious coworker gets fired... Don't let the door hit you. The NFL fined outgoing Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson $2.75 million for his workplace behavior. Last year, a report came out that Richardson sexually harassed female employees and used a racial slur. And that he would settle with people in exchange for them keeping quiet. Now the NFL is telling him to pay up, and giving most of the money to orgs working on gender and race issues. The NFL is also blowing the whistle on Jameis Winston. Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB groped a female Uber driver. The NFL looked into it - and is now suspending him for the first three games in the fall.

What to say after pulling an all-nighter... EU leaders just pulled one too. And now say they have a deal on what to do about the migrant crisis. In recent years, hundreds of thousands of people have fled the Mideast and Africa for the EU. Many of them are escaping things like poverty and violence back home. The crisis has led to a rise in far-right, anti-immigrant parties across the EU. It's the reason you keep hearing stories like this and this. And has put a lot of pressure on EU leaders to better manage the flow of people. Now they say they have a fix. It's short on specifics. So yes, you'll keep hearing about this.

What to say when the party whittles down to your closest friends... I'm here for this. The World Cup's round of 16 - aka knockout phase - starts tomorrow. Ball out. PS: Want to make sure you don't miss the big games? Our app - now for Android too - has you covered.

What to say when you're wondering what Elon Musk is up to these days... Farting unicorns.

THING TO KNOW

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For when love is love is love... All month long, Skimm HQ has been celebrating Pride Month. We're talking rainbow-colored cookies, cause-based workout classes, and supporting businesses that help the LGBTQ+ community. We picked out some of the best things that support the community so you can feel the pride too. Taste (and shop) the rainbow. For when you want to impress your friends for Friday dinner... This costs less than a (pretty dec) bottle of wine. Our new fave TV service lets you stream live shows wherever you are. From your couch and liquor store included. And you can record your current binge to watch post-dessert. Psst...there's no limit to how much you record. Sweet.* For when your SO's running late... By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me. The new book from "The Devil Wears Prada" author is actually thrilling. "When Life Gives you Lululemons" by Lauren Weisberger follows the Emily character all the way to Greenwich, CT. She's become an Olivia Pope for celebs, and a political crisis ends up taking her to the suburbs. It's handled. That's all. Get it here. *PS This is an affiliate partner, which means if you purchase or sign up, theSkimm may get something in return.

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Daily Skimm: Say my name

Skimm'd after a kickboxing class

JUNE 28, 2018 READ IN BROWSER

Skimm'd while getting our Android on

QUOTE OF THE DAY   "We are lost. Directionless. Will we ever see the light again?!" - Twitter had a meltdown over the Slack outage.

WATCH THE THRONE

The Story Justice Anthony Kennedy is saying 'byeeeee' to the Supreme Court. Take me back to the night we met... Kennedy joined the court in the late '80s under former President Ronald Reagan. He sided with conservatives on gun rights and campaign finance laws. But was known as the court's swing vote. And sided with liberals on things like criminal justice and abortion. One of the things he'll be remembered for: his key role in legalizing gay marriage. Why is this such a big deal? Supremes can serve for life. So they're arguably a president's longest-lasting legacy. Now that Kennedy is retiring, President Trump will get to nominate his second Supreme Court justice in just a year and a half. What's the right say? Let's do this. Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wants to confirm a SCOTUS pick this fall, before midterms - timing that could help get Republicans to show up at the polls. What's the left say? Excuse me while I scream into a pillow. First, Republicans blocked Merrick Garland - President Obama's SCOTUS pick in his last year in office. Then they changed the Senate rules to make it easier for them to confirm justices. Breeeeeeathe. Seems like Trump is having a busy week. He sure is. There's this. Plus the travel ban. And primary wins. Then there's the failed immigration bill. And he's on watch for separating families at the border - something the HHS's inspector general is now looking into. But he's excited about his steamy date with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Another day in the life. theSkimm Kennedy played a crucial role on the Supreme Court. With his seat open, Trump now has the power to turn the court solidly conservative. And possibly reverse key rulings on things like abortion and gay rights - issues that could impact millions of Americans for generations to come.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

What to say when your friends get engaged... Time for bubbly. Disney's got a reason to celebrate too. Yesterday, the DOJ gave the Mouse the OK to get cozy with 21st Century Fox. Last year, Disney wrote a $52.4 billion check to buy a big chunk of Fox. But upped its offer by about $20 billion after Comcast got into the bidding mix. People had (anti)trust issues about the new duo. Enter: the DOJ, who's now saying 'you have our blessing,' but with some conditions. But don't buy them a wedding gift just yet. Comcast is saying 'it wasn't over, it still isn't over.' Speaking of Fox-y things, former Fox News exec Bill Shine might update his LinkedIn soon. Shine - who left the co after backlash over how he handled sexual harassment claims - might become the new Hope Hicks and take over as WH comms director. PS: 21st Century Fox is a minority investor in theSkimm.

What people are watching... The Antwon Rose shooting. Yesterday, prosecutors charged the cop that shot Rose with criminal homicide. Earlier this month, Rose - an unarmed black teen - was in a car that police thought was involved in a drive-by shooting. When the police later pulled the car over, Rose tried fleeing the scene and was shot three times. The cop was apparently inconsistent in his answers about whether he thought Rose had a gun. The shooting led to protests in Pittsburgh. Now, that cop is out on bail. Meanwhile, the driver accused of killing a woman with his car during the Charlottesville, VA white supremacist rally last year is now facing federal hate crime charges.

Who people are talking about... Joe Jackson. Yesterday, the patriarch of the Jackson family died at age 89. He's the reason you know Michael, Janet, and the Jackson 5. While he is credited with helping his kids become famous, they have also accused him of physical and emotional abuse. Last week, it came out that Jackson was dying of pancreatic cancer. Michael Jackson's daughter Paris called him "the strongest man I know."

What to say to your coworker who's getting sloppy at happy hour... Time to go home.

THING TO KNOW

BDE The abbreviation you've been seeing all week. It stands for big d*ck energy. Aka having the kind of swagger that comes with knowing you've got a big...yeah. But you don't need a D to rock the BDE. See: Rihanna.

ANDROID'S HERE

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