A quick start to the day.

Today's forecast

Showers likely, then thunderstorms likely, high of 84. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation.

Word of the day

acouasm [uh-koo-az-uhm] (noun) a nonverbal auditory hallucination, as a ringing or hissing.

Film trivia

In “Die Hard,” what is the name of John and Holly’s daughter?

A. Lucy

B. Jenny

C. Elle

D. Tanya

(Answer at bottom of column)

Number to know

24: A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours.

This day in history

June 19, 1972: The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Curt Flood in Flood v. Kuhn, denying Flood free agency as a baseball player.

Featured birthday

Actor Hugh Dancy (43)

Quote of the day

“A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.” — Joseph Addison

Trivia answer

A. Lucy