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Start your day off right with things you need to know this morning. Notable birthdays and today’s forecast are at the bottom.
Things you need to know
1. 21-year-old severely burned after falling into Yellowstone hot spring
If you’re adventuring this summer, remember to be safe. A 21-year-old, Gervais Dylan, was visiting Yellowstone Park on Tuesday when he fell into a hot spring. Dylan suffered severe burns and was flown to hospital.
Man severely burned after falling into a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin off of Fountain Flat Drive: https://t.co/IMeefICUUl. pic.twitter.com/HQ9fBmi1oj
— YellowstoneNPS (@YellowstoneNPS) June 14, 2017
2. REPORT: The MLB will allow nicknames on jerseys and crazy cleats for one weekend
Yahoo! Sports has reported that the MLB will relax their strict uniform policies for a single weekend in August. This “Players Weekend” will allow players to have nicknames on the back of their jerseys, wear crazy-coloured footwear and make other changes to the traditional uniform.
MLB to allow nicknames, personalized patches on jerseys for Players Weekend. https://t.co/Q1I9I6dbBs pic.twitter.com/nwehu75F9d
— theScore (@theScore) June 14, 2017
3. Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon go undercover to surprise subway riders
New York City subway riders were surprised by a musical treat on Wednesday. Jimmy Fallon and Miley Cyrus donned some undercover clothes and set up a little busking spot in the 42nd Street subway station. They gathered a crowd during a performance of “Jolene,” then revealed their identity and performed Miley’s hit song “Party in the U.S.A.”
4. CorinneOlympios addresses the Bachelor in Paradise situation
Corinne Olympios broke her silence regarding the sexual misconduct situation between her and Demario Jackson. “I am a victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4th,” she said. The show’s production was halted after the incident, which has made international news.
Corinne Olympios breaks silence on "Bachelor In Paradise" incident https://t.co/TuINiysQxv pic.twitter.com/zrXpc55cwN
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) June 14, 2017
5. The U.S. Open is underway
Golfers are now on the course in Erin, Wisconsin as the U.S. Open makes its first trip to Erin Hills Golf Course. Dustin Johnson is defending his title from Oakmont Country Club last year. You can watch it on TSN and FOX.
Notable Birthdays (via www.famousbirthdays.com)
Ice Cube (48), Neil Patrick Harris (44), Courtney Cox (53), North West (4), Helen Hunt (54), Jim Belushi (63)
Forecast (for Andres Electronic Experts)
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