| Greetings, TicToc readers! Friday's almost over. Here's what's happening: But first...  NOLA hunkers down as Barry nears New Orleans residents were told to "shelter in place" Friday evening in preparation for Tropical Storm Barry, which is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by the time it blows ashore Saturday. Homeowners sandbagged their doors and tourists crowded New Orleans' international airport in an attempt to flee, as forecasters predicted up to 20 inches of rain and disastrous flooding. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell told people along the coast to evacuate amid a storm surge warning. Headlines from around the world Alex Acosta will step down as Labor Secretary by the end of next week after facing criticism for his handling of a plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. R. Kelly faces charges of racketeering, kidnapping and child pornography in separate indictments unsealed in Chicago and Brooklyn, New York. Wimbledon's singles finals are set: Serena Williams and Simona Halep will meet Saturday and Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on Sunday. AOC repeated her claim that migrants in U.S. border camps are forced to drink "toilet water," blasting the GOP for calling it a "manufactured crisis." The Federal Trade Commission approved a roughly $5-billion fine for Facebook over privacy violations, the biggest penalty ever for a tech firm. Data of the day Who's got the edge? The Wimbledon final between Federer and Djokovic will mark their 16th Grand Slam showdown. Federer has a record with 8 Wimbledon wins, but Djokovic has the upper hand when it comes to head-to-head matches.  Lean back and watch Japan's sacred deer are dying from plastic trash. At least 9 have died in Nara Park in 4 months; one had 7 pounds of plastic in its stomach. Colorful Post-Its are taking over Hong Kong. Extradition bill protesters are expressing anti-government anger on so-called Lennon Walls. India is becoming a space superstar. It'll launch a lunar mission this month, attempting to become the fourth country to land on the moon. This'll only take a minute Are you on WhatsApp? Give us one minute a day and we'll send you all the top stories and why they matter. It's more than just headlines. It's context, analysis and commentary to give you the bigger picture.
Sign up today.  Don't miss this Rewriting history. A 210,000-year-old skull found in Greece shows human migration out of Africa began earlier than previously thought. Specs with foresight. A Taiwan startup created wireless smart glasses designed to predict and prevent strokes and other brain diseases. That's a first. Heavy metal and knitting enthusiasts showcased their dual talents at Finland's Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship.  Before you go Expect table dancing. HaSalon, a zany new eatery in NYC, offers a singular experience in two seatings. "The first seating is dinner. The second is a party," chef Eyal Shani said, when DJs drop in to pump energetic music and transform the restaurant into the "ultimate dinner-as-theater experience."  Thanks for reading! Watch your inbox for our next newsletter tomorrow. Until then, share TicToc Tonight with your friends.
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