Today we visit with #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell. She finally tells the story that rivals all of the works that precede it: her own.
True Crime: A Memoir – Available NOW: https://amzn.to/3RkCT6E
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
World
Paloma Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Anxiety has a way of spiraling at night, but therapists say a simple “6:30pm rule” may help quiet racing thoughts. Popularized by journalist Mel Bradman after treatment for chronic anxiety, the idea is straightforward: after 6:30pm, worrying is officially off-limits until the next morning. Experts say the timing matters because the brain is mentally fatigued by evening. That means negative thoughts and overthinking become more intense. Setting a firm “no-worry zone” creates a psychological boundary that shifts the brain out of problem-solving mode and into recovery. Therapists say the routine can gradually train the mind to stop nighttime rumination, giving anxious thoughts less control, and helping people mentally “clock out” at the end of the day.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Miami cops are suing the production company owned by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, alleging the 2026 movie “The Rip” wrongly portrayed them as corrupt. The film, marketed as “inspired by true events,” was based on a massive narcotics bust made by Miami-Dade County deputies on June 29, 2016. The lawsuit alleges the Netflix film unfairly damaged the reputations of the actual officers involved with the case. The lead detective on the case, Jonathan Santana, aid: “When you ‘rip’ something, you’re stealing something. We never stole a dollar.”
“The Masked Singer” is heading into Season 15 with a new production company — and probably a new, East Coast location. It no longer will be produced by Fox Entertainment Studios after Fremantle-owned Eureka Productions beat a number of rivals for the right to make the show. Masked Singer also is going to stick with one season per year, which it brought in for Season 14. The Masked Singer also is likely to move from LA, where its most recent season was shot, to New Jersey, thanks to tax incentives, and the fact that it will have access to East Coast stars, including Broadway performers and those working in New York.
Ken Jennings is brushing up on a new trivia category. The former “Jeopardy!” champion-turned-host shared that he’s recently been absorbing information on a new topic. He told People that he’s currently on a quest to visit every Major League ballpark with his son, Dylan. Quote: “A lot of these are places I’ve never been, and so now I’m like, ‘Hey, I have trivia about Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. I know about the fountains and the waterfalls now.” Bottom line from the trivia king is that now, he’s “accumulating Major League ballpark trivia at an alarming rate.”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The human body contains traces of gold. Small amounts are found in the blood. Gold plays a role in some biological processes.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
A proposal to cap personal wealth at $1 billion is gaining attention, raising the big question: Could it actually reduce poverty? There are an estimated 2,600-plus billionaires globally, with a combined net worth of $13 trillion — $5 trillion in the US alone. That’s a big number, but for perspective, The US spends about $4.5 trillion per year on healthcare. Think of how many people could benefit if that excess cash went toward health care — or toward building homes, reducing poverty, or improving education, to use more examples. At first glance, the idea feels like a simple fix: limit extreme wealth, redistribute the excess, and help those in need. But the reality, experts say, is more complicated. Wealth isn’t just sitting in cash; it’s tied up in businesses, investments, and assets that drive the economy. Forcing a cap could have ripple effects on jobs, innovation, and markets. While the plan highlights real concerns about inequality, solving poverty likely requires a broader mix of policies, not just a hard ceiling on how much one person can own. By the way, $1 billion is an almost unimaginable amount of money to most of us. If someone spent $20,000 every single day, it would take over 135 years to run out.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“It’s so fluffy I’m gonna die!” — Despicable Me — Agnes (Elsie Fisher) — 2010
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Giraffes sleep just 30 minutes to 2 hours per day, mostly through tiny naps.
✓ Rabbits find newspapers irresistible to eat, even though consuming them can be deadly.
✓ The most-commonly used noun in English is “time”.
✓ By the age of 60, most people have lost 50% of their taste buds.
✓ At the 1924 Olympics in Paris, marathon runner hydration stations offered wine.
WEIRD NEWS
Recently, hundreds gathered by the Han River in Seoul, South Korea for a city-run “power nap contest”. It was a rare public celebration of something many South Koreans desperately lack: sleep. The Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted its third annual event, inviting tired residents to lie down and compete for the deepest nap. Participants arrived dressed in playful sleepwear, from royal-style robes to koala onesies, all hoping to prove their rest skills. Contestants were monitored for calm heart rates while they dozed on the grass. The winner was a man in his 80s, with a 37-year-old office worker finishing second. South Koreans are known for extreme work hours and chronic sleep deprivation.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
To get out of something we don’t want to do, 20% have used THIS unique excuse. What is it?
Answer: Spending time with their cat
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
WORTH-IT LUXURIES:
A Reddit user recently asked: “What’s a luxury that actually feels worth the money once you experience it?" Here are some of the best answers…
☞ "Expensive bedding. Mattress, pillows, and sheets."
☞ "Paying for moving services and movers. It's worth it."
☞ "A garage for my car."
☞ "Noise-canceling headphones. The first time the world…turns off, you realize how much mental energy constant background noise was stealing from you.”
☞ "Heated driver seat and steering wheel."
☞ "A house cleaner. Saves time, energy, and hassle for partners by clarifying who is doing what. They also do a better job.”
☞ "Spa and/or massages. I seriously didn't realize I needed it after years of stressful grind work."
☞ “Fast passes at theme parks.”
GOOD NEWS
They
Raised Dozens of Foster Kids. Now the Community Is Giving Back to
Them.
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
