Cheat Sheet - Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Today: NASDAQ Halts Trading , Forget Mubarak , San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to Resign August 22, 2013 PROACTIVE 1. Can We Prevent Alzheimer's? New research shows that our diet has a significant impact on our neurological health. But why aren't doctors acting to prevent diseases like Alzheimer's, rather than only treating them? David Perlmutter, author of the new book The Grain Brain, on the need to change our approach to healthcare. Read it at The Daily Beast HOLD UP 2. NASDAQ Halts Trading This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "the stock market is down." The NASDAQ, the technology-savvy exchange on which the shares of Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Intel are traded, essentially went dark mid-day Thursday. Trading was suspended around 12:15 until further notice, as the exchanged cited (wait for it) technology issues. At around 1 p.m., NASDAQ released a statement saying they intend to "re-open" but that the time is still "to be determined." Read it at The New York Times EXIT 3. Mubarak Released From Prison Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak was released from prison on Thursday after a authorities declared he could no longer be legally kept behind bars. The ousted leader was reportedly flown via medical helicopter to a military hospital outside of Cairo. But the release of the old dictator is irrelevant, write The Daily Beast's Mike Giglio and Christopher Dickey. Read it at The Daily Beast FINALLY 4. San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to Resign Bob Filner, the embattled mayor of San Diego, has agreed to resign in a deal made with city officials Wednesday, an NBC San Diego affiliate confirmed Thursday. Officials announced Wednesday night that a deal had been struck, but the result was supposed to remain confidential until Friday afternoon. Filner is under fire for multiple sexual-harassment charges; so far 18 women have claimed he made various inapprioriate advances. The mayor underwent two weeks of behavorial therapy in hopes that the storm would blow over and had previously steadfastly refused to resign. Read it at NBC San Diego JUDGMENT DAY 5. Aaron Hernandez Indicted for Murder Fomer New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was indicted by a grand jury Thursday in connection with the murder of semipro football player Odin Lloyd in June. Hernandez is now being held without bail on a charge of assault and battery with intent to murder, according to a report by WCVB. In late July, police discovered a secret two-bedroom apartment—which they believe to be Hernandez's—full of ammunition and clothing linked to the murder. The former football star's lawyers remain confident that the case against him is "weak." A hearing is scheduled for Thursday. Read it at WCVB VOTING RIGHTS Holder Takes On Texas Voter-ID Law Sues state in wake of Supreme Court decision. Moving On Up Yahoo Now Most Visited U.S. Website Beat Google's traffic in July. NEW ORDER Obama Unveils College-Ranking Plan Will link federal aid to tuition costs and other factors. MR. 4,000 Ichiro Suzuki's Milestone Hit 4,000 combined hits in U.S. and Japan leagues. HALF A PAYCHECK Whole Foods Fights for Middle Class Changes longtime strategy. Us Weekly Celebrities Who've Played Porn Stars Rolling Stone Will the U.S. Go Back to Training Mali's Military? CNBC Retailers Go High Tech for High Returns GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. POTUS on the Silver Screen Lee Daniels' new film 'The Butler' is the latest movie to depict a former president of the United States—or five in this case. From George Washington to George W. Bush, here is a look at some stars who have played POTUSes past through the years. More Videos How Will Chelsea Manning Be Treated in Prison? by Mansfield Frazier Rate This Guy by Isabel Wilkinson Danger, Virginia GOP by Jamelle Bouie

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