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• Rep. McCarthy facing calls to resign after reportedly joking about hitting Pelosi with gavel
  
  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is facing calls to resign after he reportedly joked about hitting Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., with a giant gavel he was gifted at a dinner in Nashville Saturday evening.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 1 Aug 2021.
• Mom who gave birth to 9 thriving babies says she feels 'very happy' 3 months after delivery
  
  "It's a beautiful gift': Even with nonuplets and another daughter, Halima Cisse says she hasn't ruled out having more children.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• Nonprofits Get a New Type of Donation: Cryptocurrency
  
  There are risks for both the donor and the receiver, starting with the yo-yoing values. A $5 million gift today may be worth $3 million or $7 million next week.
  New York Times.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• This Property Contract Sheds New Light on James Smithson's Gift to the Smithsonian
  
  The 1787 Hungerford Deed, donated to the Smithsonian in 2019, offers a glimpse into the family dynamics that shaped the founder's decision
  Smithsonian.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Inside the VERY big swag bags gifted to Team USA's athletes
  
  All of the athletes on Team USA get to take home bags full of free gifts from sponsors. Cody Melphy, a 28-year-old rugby player from Denver, showed off what he got on TikTok
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021.
• Moonpig shares suffer worst slump despite revenue doubling during COVID lockdowns
  
  Moonpig, the online greeting card and gift retailer, has suffered its worst intraday share price slump despite reporting a doubling of annual revenue thanks to lockdown restrictions on shoppers.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021.
• US swimmer Caeleb Dressel celebrates freestyle relay win by giving gold medal to sidelined teammate
  
  Led by Caeleb Dressel, the US men's swimming team produced a thrilling display to win the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics. Dressel gifted his medal to a teammate.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• More than half of adults have unused gift cards. Here's how to make sure you don't lose that money
  
  There's about $15 billion in unused gift cards and other vouchers outstanding. That represents an average of about $116 per person.
  CNBC.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• New York's newest island, a man-made gift to the city
  
  Replacing a derelict pier on the Hudson River, the $260 million Little Island is a new public space and performance venue constructed on top of concrete pilings shaped like tulips.
  CBS News.  Sunday, 25 Jul 2021.
• Alex Trebek Taught Us to Choose Presence Over Judgment
  
  In his 36 years of hosting 'Jeopardy!' I only heard the iconic game show host pass judgment once. His greatest gift was helping others to feel present in the moment, and we could learn a lot from that now.
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 22 Jul 2021.
• How These Founders Created A Platform That Makes Corporate Gifting Fun Again
  
  Elisabeth Vezzani, cofounder and CEO of Sugarwish, and her partner Leslie Lyon have elevated the practice of corporate gifting. Instead of individuals searching endlessly for the perfect present, the partners flipped the gifting model. ...
  Forbes.  Thursday, 22 Jul 2021.
• OIG Report Finds Former Senior FBI Official Accepted Unauthorized Gifts From Media During 2016 Election
  
  '[R]eceived items of value from members of the media.'
  Daily Caller.  Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021.
• New single-family housing starts ramp up 6% in June: Census Bureau
  
  The increase in housing starts is a welcome gift, but experts say builders aren't yet betting recent improvements in materials costs are here to stay for the long term.
  Inman.  Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021.
• Here are 11 hostess gift options as summer gatherings return
  
  As we're able to gather again this summer, these gifts will help you thank your party host.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 18 Jul 2021.
• Minnesota Governor Bans Conversion Therapy For Minors, Becoming 24th State To Do So
  
  'You are a gift from God'
  Daily Caller.  Friday, 16 Jul 2021.

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