Olympic Medalists Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are Engaged, Tom Holland to Launch Non-Alcoholic Beer Line, Columbus Day is Observed, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Honored
National Kick Butt Day is celebrated along with today’s celebrity birthdays in these top stories
From the LifeMinute.TV Team
October 14, 2024
Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield reveal engagement
Lyles revealed the big news on Sunday in an Instagram reel showcasing the moment he got down on one knee and popped the question, captioning the video “To My Future Wife I Will Love You Forever.” Both Lyles and Bromfield are Olympic medalist sprinters, both taking home a bronze in Tokyo’s 2021 games, Bromfield for Jamaica and Lyles for team USA, and Lyles most recently earning both the gold and a bronze in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The couple have been longtime friends after connecting on social media in 2017, but officially went public with their relationship in 2022.
Tom Holland announces the launch of non-alcoholic beer line “BERO”
The 28-year-old actor who has been open about his sobriety in the past announced the upcoming launch on his Instagram Sunday. BERO is described on its official website as “premium non-alcoholic beer” crafted by the actor himself. The company also revealed on social media that there will be three different BERO brews available for purchase. Sales are set to launch on Wednesday, October 16 but customers can now register online at berobrewing.com to be the first to snag a case.
Columbus Day is recognized in the U.S.
Celebrated annually on the second Monday of October, Columbus Day honors Christopher Columbus and the voyage that discovered America. The Italian explorer first landed in the Americas on October 12, 1492 after sailing across the Atlantic in search of Asia. This voyage, which became the first of many, ignited a new age of exploration and expansion into American territories.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also honored
Celebrated concurrently with Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day honors Native American heritage, history, and culture. The holiday also commemorates the resilience of those communities who faced displacement within the new age of American settlement, and offers a reflection on the past while opening new doors for reconciliation. Celebrate the holiday by immersing yourself in local Indigenous celebrations and practices. Attend a parade, indulge in traditional Native American foods, and most importantly, uplift the voices of today’s tribal communities across the nation.
National Kick Butt Day is celebrated nationally
October 14 is also National Kick Butt Day. This holiday serves as a motivation to get out there and own the day. Working hard and setting new goals can help boost energy and productivity, further improving self-esteem and confidence on a day to day basis. Use this holiday as a blueprint for future self improvement so you can “Kick Butt” in everything that you do.
In today’s birthday news:
Fashion designer Ralph Lauren turns 85, actress Lori Petty 61, actor Steve Coogan 59, TV personality/sportscaster Stephen A. Smith 57, singer Natalie Maines 50, R&B singer Usher 46.