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Security camera footage out of Thailand is a warning to people everywhere about the importance of making sure children are safe around pools. It’s also a wonderful story about a toddler being brave and looking out for her younger sister.

Kana Kanuengnit, 3, and 2-year-old Kaning were hanging around their family’s pool in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand on Friday, April 1 when the incident happened. Their father, 29-year-old Apisit, was watching the kids while their mother was inside the house.

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“I was sweeping near the pool and my wife was cooking in the kitchen behind the house,” he said according to Yahoo. “We weren’t planning for any pool activities so I didn’t notice what was happening. But after a moment of me sweeping with my back to the pool, my younger daughter fell into the pool.”

Kaning fell into the 4-foot-deep pool and immediately struggled to keep her head above water. Her older sister, Kana, realized she was in danger and immediately called out to her father, whose back was still turned while he swept near some patio furniture.

The girl screamed to her father that Kaning was in the pool and quickly sprang into action.

“I didn’t know what to do, I forgot to think about my phone and things in my pocket. I threw it all and just jumped in the pool,” Apisit said. The father was fast on his feet and pulled his daughter out of the pool before she sank to the bottom. We’re pretty sure the father could care less about his phone knowing that his daughter is safe.

Apisit hopes that the harrowing video serves as a warning for parents everywhere. “I think this is a great example to remind people that you cannot take your eyes off even for a split second when there are children and water,” he said.

“I want to stress this to parents with small kids and a pool to put up a barrier around the pool if not, they should always be careful,” he added.

The story brings to mind one that Upworthy covered in the 2020. A 3-year-old boy named Henrique in Rio de Janeiro snuck away from his parents and was playing poolside with another child his age named Arthur.

In the video, Henrique is seen stretching to grab an inflatable toy and then falls into the pool. For 10 seconds Henqriue struggles to keep his head above water until Arthur bravely extends his hand and pulls the boy up. If Arthur didn’t have the strength, he could have fallen into the pool and both boys may have died.

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Summer is coming up and kids will be playing in or around pools. Every year, around 400 children aged 15 and younger die in a pool or spa incident. Three-quarters of those deaths involve children younger than 5, and 83% of those occur in residential pools.

Three rules every parent should follow:

1. Never leave a child in or near water unattended.

2. Make sure there are barriers around your pool or spa to prevent unsupervised children from getting into the water.

3. Learn how to perform CPR on children and adults.

Hours after the release of DJ Khaled’s new album God Did, #HOVDID is trending on Twitter as rap fans marvel at Jay-Z’s four-minute verse on the album’s title track. Firmly re-establishing the 30-year veteran as rap’s GOAT, the verse finds Jay in top form, rattling off his billionaire accomplishments, expressing his astonishment at not just surviving but thriving as a Black man in America, and flexing his work in social justice.

He also clears the air regarding his standing with his friend and frequent collaborator Meek Mill. Earlier this year, after Meek expressed discontent with music industry standards, from fiddling with first-week sales numbers to issuing opaque contracts to wrest ownership of music away from young artists, the Philadelphia rapper parted ways with Jay’s Roc Nation management company, prompting speculation that a rift had formed between them. Meek’s comments also had fans wondering about his standing with MMG label founder Rick Ross, who denied that there was any friction between the two artists.

Jay’s new verse may put those rumors to bed for good as he clarifies, “Me and Meek could never beef,” and explains why: “I freed that n**** from a whole bid.” This refers to Jay’s assistance in securing an end to Meek’s incarceration for a parole violation in 2018. After having Meek’s original arrest revisited and his conviction thrown out, the two later partnered on a number of social justice initiatives to help other victims of the carceral justice system such as REFORM Alliance.

Check out “God Did” below.

Meek Mill is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Dolly Parton, who has her own official day in Ohio as of recently, and Kelly Clarkson are teaming up for a reimagined version of Parton’s 1980 hit “9 To 5.” The announcement comes today, Aug. 26, which is also National Women’s Equality Day. The song will arrive September 9th.

This new version is produced by Shane McAnally, Sasha Alex Sloan, and King Henry. It was made for the forthcoming documentary Still Working 9 To 5. This new version can be heard briefly in the trailer for the documentary.

“I was blown away when I heard what Shane had done with my song,” Parton said. “This arrangement shows how differently a song can be done and the story can be told in a whole new way. A special thanks to Steve Summers for getting the ball rolling on this whole musical venture.”

Miley Cyrus recently divulged to Seth Meyers that Parton communicated with her through fax. “It was amazing because she was doing it for the phones, yet every time I coordinate and communicate with Dolly, it’s still through fax,” she said, surprising the audience and making them laugh. “So I don’t know what she’s talking about. She’s rarely on the phone.”

Watch the trailer for Still Working 9 To 5 above.

Harry Styles is a busy dude and he’s about to get a lot busier. That’s because the “As It Was” singer just added an entire slate of international concerts to his Love On Tour in support of his new album, Harry’s House. He also added an extra couple of shows in the US for good measure.

Styles just added Love On Tour stops throughout Mexico and South America in November and December 2022, plus an extra stop in Austin on October 3rd and an additional date in Chicago on October 15th. Then in 2023, the Love On Tour goes truly global with full runs throughout Europe and Australia. Wet Leg is the new support act for those 2023 dates.

Check out the complete list of Harry Styles’ Love On Tour dates below and get tickets here.

08/15/2022 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena is Harry’s House^
08/16/2022 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena is Harry’s House^
08/20/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
08/21/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
08/22/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
08/26/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
08/27/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
08/28/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/01/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/02/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/03/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/07/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/08/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/10/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/14/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/15/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/21/2022 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden is Harry’s House*
09/25/2022 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center is Harry’s House~
09/26/2022 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center is Harry’s House~
09/28/2022 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center is Harry’s House~
09/29/2022 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center is Harry’s House~
10/02/2022 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center is Harry’s House~
10/03/2022 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center is Harry’s House~!
10/06/2022 — Chicago, IL @ United Center is Harry’s House#
10/08/2022 — Chicago, IL @ United Center is Harry’s House#
10/09/2022 — Chicago, IL @ United Center is Harry’s House#
10/13/2022 — Chicago, IL @ United Center is Harry’s House#
10/14/2022 — Chicago, IL @ United Center is Harry’s House#
10/15/2022 — Chicago, IL @ United Center is Harry’s House#
10/23/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
10/24/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
10/26/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
10/28/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
10/29/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
10/31/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/02/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/04/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/05/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/07/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/09/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/11/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/12/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/14/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/15/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum is Harry’s House+
11/20/2022 — Guadalajara, MX @ Arena VFG *
11/22/2022 — Monterrey, MX @ Arena Monterrey *
11/24/2022 — Mexico City, MX @ Foro Sol *
11/25/2022 — Mexico City, MX @ Foro Sol *
11/27/2022 — Bogota, CO @ Parque Salitre Mágico *
11/29/2022 — Lima, PE @ Estadio Nacional *
12/01/2022 — Santiago, CL @ Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida *
12/03/2022 — Buenos Aires, AR @ Estadio River Plate *
12/04/2022 — Buenos Aires, AR @ Estadio River Plate *
12/06/2022 — Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque *
12/08/2022 — Rio de Janerio, BR @ Área Externa da Jeunesse Arena *
12/10/2022 — Curitiba, BR @ Pedreira Paulo Leminski *
12/13/2022 — Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque *
02/20/2023 — Perth, AU @ HBF Park !
02/24/2023 — Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium !
02/25/2023 — Melbourne, AU @ Marvel Stadium !
02/26/2023 — Gold Coast, AU @ Metricon Stadium !
03/03/2023 — Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium !
03/04/2023 — Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium !
03/07/2023 — Auckland, NZ @ Eden Park, Mt Smart Stadium !
05/13/2023 — Horsens, DK @ CASA Arena ! )
05/17/2023 — Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion !
05/22/2023 — Coventry, UK @ Coventry Building Society Arena !
05/26/2023 — Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium !
06/01/2023 — Paris, FR @ Stade de France !
06/05/2023 — Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruijff ArenA !
06/10/2023 — Slane, IE @ Slane Castle !%
06/13/2023 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium !
06/14/2023 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium !
06/20/2023 — Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium !
06/24/2023 — Werchter, BE @ Festivalpark !
06/27/2023 — Dusseldorf, DE @ Merkur Spiel-Arena !
07/02/2023 — Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy !
07/05/2023 — Frankfurt, DE @ Deutche Bank Park !
07/08/2023 — Viena, AT @ Ernst-Happel Stadium !
07/12/2023 — Barcelona, ES @ Estadi Olimpic Lluis Company !
07/14/2023 — Madrid, ES @ Nuevo Espacio Mad Cool !
07/18/2023 — Lisbon, PT @ Passeio Maritimo Alges !
07/22/2023 — Reggio Emilia, IT @ RCF Arena !

^ with Madi Diaz
* with Blood Orange
~ with Gabriels
# with Jessie Ware
+ with Ben Harper
! with Wet Leg

Today is a major day for Britney Spears, as she is just hours removed from releasing “Hold Me Closer,” her new collaboration with Elton John and first new music since the end of her conservatorship. People around the world are thrilled to see Spears returning to music and that includes Drew Barrymore.

On TikTok today, Barrymore shared a video of herself listening to the song and she was clearly moved by it. The video is of her listening to the chorus and upon hearing Spears’ voice, Barrymore is nearly moved to tears as she smiles and closes her eyes before smiling wider and letting out a laugh.

Barrymore’s caption also celebrates the positive reception the song has so far received, as it reads, ‘Hold Me Closer’ is out today and it’s #1 in 33 countries!!”

Earlier this year, Spears called Barrymore one of the “most beautiful” celebrities she’s met. Barrymore offered an emotional reaction to that, saying, “I just have to choose my words carefully. It is such a moment for me. I have so much… I have so many feelings towards her, so much profoundness. So how do you encapsulate that in a post? She managed to do it, now I’ve got to figure it out. But really, when you put your words out there, Britney Spears, we’re all listening. So I’m really excited for your book. I really am.”

Barrymore later said she’d love to have Spears on The Drew Barrymore Show. Spears has shown hesitancy towards doing interviews, but if she did want to do one, it feels like Barrymore’s show would be one of Spears’ top options.

While Donald Trump doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would ever really let you know how he’s truly feeling about any particular situation, he does have some pretty obvious tells. One of them being that when the walls begin closing in all around him — which seems to happen pretty often — he takes to social media and starts posting… and posting and posting and posting. Which is exactly what he did on Thursday.

As Raw Story reports, the former president went on a bit of a posting spree on his own TRUTH Social to proclaim his innocence following the FBI raid on his home at Mar-a-Lago, and take a few potshots at the current president. In a series of posts, Trump declared:

Even though I am as innocent as a person can be, and despite MY campaign being spied on by the Radical Left, the FISA COURT being lied to and defrauded, all of the many Hoaxes and Scams that were illegally placed on me by very sick & demented people, and without even mentioning the many crimes of Joe and Hunter Biden, all revealed in great detail in the Laptop From Hell, it looks more and more like the Fake News Media is pushing hard for the Sleaze to do something that should not be done!

He followed that up with:

Joe Biden said he knew nothing about the Break-In of Mar-a-Lago or, the greatest political attack in the history of the U.S. Does anybody really believe this???

Then got a little wordier:

The Radical Left Democrat prosecutors are illegally trying to circumvent, for purely political gain, the Presidential Record’s Act, under which I have done absolutely nothing wrong. It can not be circumvented, for me or any other President. They illegally Raided my home, and took things that should not have been taken. They even broke into my safe, an unthinkable act!

Followed by:

PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT!

And finished up his rant with:

The Justice Department and FBI are “leaking” at levels never seen before – and I did nothing wrong!!!

While ALL CAPS are a signature Trump move, the triple exclamation points seem to indicate that he realizes an FBI investigation isn’t something he can just brush off or make go away. Nor did he do himself any favors by recently leaking a letter that made him seem even more guilty. On the other hand, he has managed to use the raid as a way to grift about $1 million per day from his supporters, so who knows — it could turn out to be a financial windfall for Trump Inc.

(Via Raw Story)

After guiding the Las Vegas Aces to the WNBA’s best record at 26-10 and the Commissioner’s Cup crown during the regular season, Becky Hammon has been named 2022 Coach of the Year. Hammon was hired this past winter to replace Bill Laimbeer after a lengthy stint as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Aces entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and quickly dispatched the Phoenix Mercury in the first round, 2-0. They’ll kick off their second-round matchup against the Seattle Storm on Sunday; the winner of that series heads to the Finals. Since relocating from San Antonio to Las Vegas in 2018, the Aces have made the playoffs three times in four seasons, including a Finals loss in 2020. Hammon is hoping to lead the franchise to its first title across its 26-year history.

Las Vegas is headlined by stars such as A’Ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young. Hammon’s Coach of the Year trophy could kick off a prosperous awards season for the Aces, too. Wilson is vying with Breanna Stewart for MVP, which would be her second in three years, while Young is a favorite for Most Improved Player.

Under Hammon, Las Vegas posted the league’s top offense and dramatically increased its three-point volume. It ranked first in three-point percentage (36.1) and third in attempts per game (26.4). During Laimbeer’s four seasons, the Aces ranked dead last in three-point attempts per game every year. Hammon’s arrival helped modernize their offense, a significant reason they’re six wins away from the franchise’s first championship.

Rema shared the upbeat dance jam “Calm Down” in February of this year ahead of his album Rave & Roses. In music, some songs are so great that they have to be remixed and add another voice, which came in the form of Selena Gomez joining the “Calm Down” remix on Thursday (August 25). Their voices paired together to breathe new life into the record, and the Disney Channel star could not help but express her gratitude for the opportunity.

In a tweet on Monday, Gomez promoted the record with a minute-long video showing her on the way to a Rema show. In the video, she plays the “Calm Down” remix while applying makeup, sings along to her verse in a car, and says, “I’m really excited to see the person that asked me to be on a song that I couldn’t be more honored to do. The song’s fun, I hope people like it. That’s all I want.”

The video continues with Rema entering a room and hugging Selena Gomez. Rema shares in the excitement for this collaboration as well, saying, “I’m so happy, I’m literally shaking right now,” before Gomez encourages him to have a good show. The moment is clearly a big deal for both of them.

Listen to the “Calm Down” remix above.

To the surprise of pretty much no one, Donald Trump‘s social media company is not doing so great. In an extremely on-brand move, Truth Social has reportedly stiffed its web hosting company to the tune of $1.6 million. In fairness, the former president’s social media platform initially made its first three payments, but then after that, it did what its boss does best and completely ghosted when it came time for the bill.

Via Fox Business:

In October, RightForge announced it entered into an agreement to host Truth Social, which Trump helped create after he was banned by Twitter following the Jan. 6 riots. RightForge now contends that Truth Social has reneged on its contractually obligated monthly payments for setting up the platform’s web-servicing infrastructure, according to three people with direct knowledge of the matter.

RightForge is reportedly threatening legal action, but it’s going to have to get into a very long line. Truth Social is already under investigation by the Feds, and it just took another significant hit from the US Patent and Trademark Office, which shut down the social media site’s application to trademark its name.

According to Insider, the patent office found the name Truth Social to be “confusingly similar” to other platforms like Vero – True Social and the Christian radio station Truth Network. In a nutshell, there are just way too many platforms out there with the word “truth” in them, and Trump probably should’ve chosen something more original. The former president’s social media company has until February 2023 to appeal the decision, but it seems like he has much larger problems on his tiny hands.

(Via Fox Business, Insider)

Rey Mysterio has accomplished more than he could have ever imagined when he was growing up in Tijuana. One of the most illustrious professional wrestling careers of all time — 20 years in WWE, the first father to win WWE’s tag team titles with his son, etc. — Mysterio has done just about everything there is to do.

The latest subject in A&E Network’s “Biography: WWE Legends” series, which debuts on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, Mysterio’s career takes center stage from humble beginnings to wrestling’s biggest stage.

From a young age, Mysterio was drawn to the world of professional wrestling, where he began training with his uncle, Rey Mistero Sr., and an up-and-coming wrestler by the name of Konnan.

“My wife and I always say, ‘God first, then Konnan,’ for the illustrious career that I’ve had because I could have been a local wrestler, hometown hero if it weren’t for Konnan,” Mysterio told Uproxx Sports. “Konnan opened up many doors. Of course I did the work and proved myself, but if you don’t have that connection you’re never going to make it. He not only did it in Mexico, but the fact that he kept opening doors for me everywhere he went — at ECW and then he went to WCW and did the same thing there.”

It was Konnan who, after being impressed with Mysterio’s rapid rise, helped introduce him to the ECW audience and later to management at WCW for a tryout match.

“At the time, I just wanted to travel and have the opportunity to wrestle in different parts of the world. Konnan had always been my mentor, so him going to WCW for the first time, I remember him coming back to Mexico and we were on a tour for AAA and he said, ‘I think it’s gonna be pretty close that I’ll be able to get you in there,’” Mysterio said. “He was able to get me a tryout and told me I was gonna be wrestling Dean Malenko. I’m thinking a tryout, non-televised, maybe a dark match. And sure enough, my tryout match was the opening match for the Great American Bash.”

Mysterio would be welcomed with a standing ovation from the boys in the back after his debut. That was only the beginning of his success in the promotion, as his career would grow with and without his famous mask.

“I don’t believe I was ready to lose the mask,” Mysterio said of his unmasking in 1999. “But of course it happened, it was a decision that was made and we were all on board. Going back and thinking about that moment, I truly believe the ‘giant killer’ character wouldn’t have been (without losing the mask). The following night (after losing the mask) I had a one-on-one against [Kevin] Nash and that’s the night that Nash put me over. It was like a new beginning for Rey Mysterio and I don’t know if this had anything to do with WWE’s vision to eventually put me against bigger guys. But I want to say that possibly gave them the idea to say ‘ok, let’s try him in there with the Big Show, the Undertaker.’ I’ve had an incredible career in WWE because of that little man-big man story and I truly believe that’s because of me facing the bigger guys in WCW.”

Mysterio would go on to join WWE in 2002, years after the company’s acquisition of WCW. And it’s where he’s thrived for the last two decades, building a resume that includes numerous runs as the heavyweight champion and the ability to wrestle alongside his real-life son, Dominik.

While Mysterio was passed down the mask and Mysterio monicker from his uncle, Rey Misterio Sr., he says that he’s unlikely to do the same for his son.

“Dominik, at some point, he definitely wants to separate and create his own road and he wants the fans to know him for who he is not because he’s my son. And I think we’re getting ready to part ways and have him create his own path,” Mysterio said. “We’ve both taken advantage of the fact that he’s been wrestling by my side for the past two years. And now it’s time to cut the strings and have him go his way and have myself go my way, in different directions.

“Obviously I’m very proud of him. I’m very excited to have shared these last two years with him and have been able to see his growth and teach him the way,” Mysterio continued. “I want to say that I created only friendships throughout my 20 years of being with WWE and haven’t had any negative feedback whatsoever from any of my peers. And I think that puts my son in a good position as well. He’s a very respectful young man who knows and understands the respect that comes with this business. And I think that is gonna take him a long way. Now all he has to do is put in the work and grind it out every single day, so he can carve his own destiny.”

As for what he has left to accomplish, Mysterio isn’t setting a time frame on when it’s time to hang up his boots. While he continues to recover from years of damage to his body with stem cell treatment, he seems happy to stay active as long as he can.

“The fact that I was given an opportunity to be part of the WWE roster was special within itself,” Mysterio said. “I was able to cross all these obstacles that were presented my way from Day 1 at the age of 14. I’ve had a very Illustrious and very special career. I think that I was blessed enough to open up doors, not only for myself but for the future superstars that maybe one day thought that it wasn’t possible. I’m very thankful for all of that.

“And now the fact that I’ve been able to share the ring with my son, the fact that we’re in the WWE history books of becoming the first father and son tag team champions. I don’t think I could ask for anything else as long as God gives me a good farewell, and I’m able to retire healthy and that I’m able to continue watching my son put into work for his old man after I’m done.”