5 things to know on Tuesday

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Posted at 3:49 am ET on July 9, 2019

Obamacare can rely on a case in federal court

The Affordable Care Act, which has survived two Supreme Court challenges and dozens of repeal attempts, faces another threat Tuesday. A panel of three judges of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear arguments in a case that threatens the essential elements of the law – and perhaps even the entire law of 974 pages. In December, a federal judge ruled that when Congress repealed the law under the Persons Who Refused to Insurance Act in 2017, the individual mandate became unconstitutional and, by extension, the law itself . The decision of the appeal court is based on insurance for 20 million people, protection for people with pre-existing illnesses, subsidies for low-income people, and so on.

Midsummer Classic puts the MLB on the front of the stage

The annual all-star game occupies a central spot on Tuesday night at Cleveland's Progressive Field, following the fireworks fire unleashed when Pete Alonso won one of the wildest derbies ever held at home on Monday. Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros and Hyun-jin Ryu of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named starters from the American League and the National League, respectively. Alignments are infused with young talents and 36 beginners. In fact, the starting lineup of the NL is the youngest in the history of the All-Star Game, led by the 21-year-old Braves player, Ronald Acuña Jr. And for the first time, if the game happens in extra rounds, the round will start with runner on the second goal each time.

The funeral services of the famous director of the automobile Lee Iacocca will begin

The funeral of legendary auto ruler Lee Iacocca, who died last Tuesday at the age of 94, kicks off Tuesday. The visits will take place Tuesday in Clawson, Michigan, and the funeral will be held Wednesday morning in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The burial will follow in Troy, Michigan. Iacocca followed an engineering background, but he excelled in marketing, sales and the ability to recognize the engineers who would lead teams creating legendary vehicles. As the Detroit Free Press pointed out in the cover of Iacocca's life, he "upset the auto industry three times in his career: first with the Ford Mustang in 1964, then with the Chrysler salute and then with the minivan ". Iacocca, who was also one of the world's best-known businessmen, was not afraid either to pass in front of the camera, featuring a series of ads televisions spanning several decades.

You might be able to see the rings of Saturn

Saturn, its rings and moons will make a "close" visit on Earth Tuesday night. Saturn will be "in opposition", which means that the planet and the sun are on either side of the Earth, according to NASA. It also means that the ringed planet is as close to the Earth as it is all year round. It will be visible to the naked eye all night, but you will need a telescope to see the famous rings of the planet.

Enjoy free food at Chick-fil-A's "Cow Appreciation Day"

If you are looking for free food on Tuesdays, you may need to beautify your wardrobe. In honor of the "Cow Appreciation Day", the Chick-fil-A fast food chain distributes free food to customers disguised as cattle. It is not necessary to put on a full suit, because cow accessories such as hats and masks are also important for the deal. The public can claim its free food when the stores open in the morning until 19h. If you intend to make money, you will not be alone: ​​according to the company's estimates, 1.95 million people participated in the event last year.

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