The Daily Valet. - 5/8/23, Monday
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Monday, May 8th Edition
By Cory Ohlendorf, Valet. Editor
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Today’s Big Story
New Spike in Global Temps
Experts forecast more extreme weather events in the U.S. and other parts of the world
In news that will surprise no one, the weather is about to get weird. What's new, right? But weather watchers are warning of a rather uncomfortable summer and fall, thanks to a handful of meteorological events.On the heels of a new annual heat record set in 2022—the latest in a string of record-setting years—average ocean surface temperatures around the globe have spiked since early March. According to the Washington Post, they're about two-tenths of a degree Celsius warmer than scientists have ever observed at this time of year via satellite data. Translation: What might seem like a small uptick in temperature can have profound effects.Forecasters from the World Meteorological Organization are reporting increased chances that the global climate pattern known as El Niño will arrive by the end of summer. With it comes increased chances for hotter-than-normal temperatures What's already certain: As greenhouse gas emissions drive a steady surge in global temperatures, the planet will continue to set new climate and weather precedents, and oceans will grow ever hotter.It also means that some previously-held high temperature records are being broken. The latest country to experience this is Vietnam, where the temperature recently reached a high of 111.38° F. The Guardian reports that outdoor urban spaces have been largely deserted in the afternoon due to the heat, while agricultural workers have been endeavoring to finish their work by approximately 10 am.The WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas told NBC News that for the past three years, the globe has been locked in a La Niña trend, which has offered something of a reprieve from warmer temperatures. Forecasters now say the trend is neutral, but predict that there is an 80% chance that El Niño will take hold by September.
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Ocean surface temperatures reached record-breaking levels last month, and scientists are alarmed.
Is an Assault Rifle Ban Likely?
The president says Thoughts, prayers “are not enough”
President Biden is again asking Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, over the weekend. The shooting, which occurred when a man opened fire at an outlet mall, killed eight people and seriously wounded at least seven others.It was the 202nd mass shooting across the U.S. within the first five months of this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The nonprofit defines “mass shootings” as those in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter.Without a federal ban, at least 10 states now ban the sale of military-style firearms. Washington state recently joined California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Some are currently being challenged in court—the Illinois ban was halted and then reinstated after a ruling by an appeals court.
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The United States' original assault weapons ban expired in 2004. It was initially enacted in 1994.
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The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes
These superstars are winning even when they're not playing
The world's richest athletes have never made more money than they're earning right now. That may not come as a surprise. Between bargaining for the best contract, obtaining brand deals and hosting public appearances, being a top pro athlete is good work, if you can get it.So who's getting it? According to Forbes, who released their annual top 10 list, the line-up in 2023 is greatly influenced by Saudi Arabia. The Arab nation launched the LIV Golf tour, luring star players away from the PGA with enormous paydays, and then the Saudi soccer team Al Nassr did the same, signing Cristiano Ronaldo to a massive contract.Others in the top 10 include LeBron James, Roger Federer and boxer Canelo Álvarez, who (unlike most of his fellow listmates) made the bulk of his salary directly from his athletic performance instead of endorsements. What's more, the record $1.11 billion before taxes these guys (yeah, they're all men) collected is up 12% from a year ago ($990 million) and up 5% from the previous record set in 2018 ($1.06 billion).
Meanwhile:
Tech workers aren't as rich as they once were, thanks to stock declines wiping out billions of dollars of paper gains.
Concert Tickets for $25, Really?
Concert Week is running from May 10 through May 16, and there's also a presale
When you think of concert tickets, the one thing that absolutely never comes to mind is ... affordability. In fact, the average cost of a concert ticket jumped to $103.71 last year—a 19% increase over 2019, according to leading concert industry publication Pollstar.But, for a limited time, you might be able to score tickets to your favorite artist's live show for just $25. Seriously. From May 10-16, Live Nation is hosting its annual Concert Week, where fans can snag concert tickets for a ridiculously discounted price. And get this—those exorbitant fees everyone is sick of are included, too, so no need to worry about hidden fees popping up by surprise at checkout.According to Thrillist, the tickets are valid for a myriad of concerts (more than 3,800 shows) across North America this year, including some pretty big names. Everyone from Shania Twain and Snoop Dogg to Janet Jackson and Big Time Rush. And while the promotion officially kicks off on the 10th, several pre-sales allow you to get early access.
FYI:
According to Live Nation, any taxes will be added at checkout as applicable to each city, state and venue.
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Send some fresh blooms this Mother's Day
Think about it ... she doesn't get enough fresh flowers, does she? This is her day and sending a beautiful bouquet of blooms is an easy and impactful way to show how much she means to you. UrbanStems has long been our go-to for unique and stylish floral arrangements—they have a reputation for sourcing the freshest flowers and creating one-of-a-kind arrangements that you won't find anywhere else. And this year, for Mother's Day, they have an amazing assortment of flowers to choose from. There are natural garden-like arrangements, stylish monochromatic bouquets, big bunches of peonies and more. Which one would suit your mother's tastes?
The Unicorn bouquet of roses and purple lilacs, $55 from UrbanStems
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The Portia bouquet of purple scabiosa and roses,$85 from UrbanStems
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The Buttercream bouquet of delicate lisianthus and vanilla roses, $68 from UrbanStems
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