June 2022

There were 21 storms last season — four of which were major hurricanes. Remember: The season lasts until Nov. 30. Here's your Skimm on storm terms and how to stay safe.

Raise the rainbow flags higher. Pride Month happens in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in NYC. When LGBTQ+ activists fought against police officers cracking down on gay bars. Major cities like NYC and San Fran are hosting their annual parades and festivals to commemorate the month.

8pm ET, ION. Time to watch some un-bee-lievable spellers. You know the drill: The last speller standing takes home the prize. Last year's winning word was "murraya." Aka a type of tree found in Asia and Australia. Obviously.

9pm ET, ABC. Come on and slam, and welcome to the NBA Finals. Taking the court: the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. The only other time these two faced off in the Finals was in 1964. Let’s see who’ll take home the W nearly 60 years later.

Time to do a vibe check on the job market. The momentum stayed strong in April, with the US adding 428,000 jobs to the labor market. And the unemployment rate kept steady at 3.6%. Experts say we’re on track to return to pre-pandemic unemployment levels (refresher: which was 3.5%) this summer. We’ll see if May can keep the streak alive.

Something we definitely need a hole day for. Do nut miss your chance to get a sweet treat today. Look out for deals from places like Dunkin or Krispy Kreme today.