White House Hoodwinked • HBO Episodes Hacked, Leaked • $15K Lighthouse For Sale: Patch Morning Briefing

Good morning! It's Tuesday, and hopefully you're having a better week than Anthony Scaramucci. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

White House Fell Victim To 'Lazy Anarchist' Prankster

President Trump's new chief of staff, John Kelly, is working to streamline White House operations — and he may want to start with email protocols. CNN reported Monday night that high-level administration officials — including the recently booted Anthony Scaramucci — were duped by fake emails purporting to be from other government staff. While the prank produced some chuckle-worthy tidbits, it casts a light on the more serious issue of cybersecurity, especially at the top tiers of government. (CNN)

'Game Of Thrones,' 'Room 104' Episodes Leaked In HBO Cyberattack

It's not only the public sector that is vulnerable. Cable Giant HBO confirmed Monday that the network was the victim of a cyberattack that may have stolen and leaked exclusive programming. While acknowledging the hack, HBO officials declined to say which programs were targeted. But The Hollywood Reporter and Entertainment Weekly reported that episodes of "Game of Thrones," "Ballers" and "Room 104" were leaked online. This is not the first time HBO has been hacked. (Patch)

Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Is The Right House For $15K

Looking for a fixer-upper on the water? This lighthouse in Chesapeake Bay, 2 miles offshore near Baltimore, is for sale. For $15,000, you could own the 144-year-old structure near Baltimore, which has been put up for bids by federal officials. The structure — built in 1873 — went on the market in an online auction that began July 18 and closes on Sept. 15. (Patch)

Quick Hits

SXSW 2018 Registration Starts Tuesday (Patch)

House Passes Legislation To Improve Child Care For Military Families (Patch)

Harvard Kills Off The Mooch (Patch)

Hawaii 9-Year-Old's Nonprofit Aims To Safeguard National Parks (Patch)

Brothers Rescued From Tampa Bay As Tropical Storm Emily Bore Down

With conditions rough due to Tropical Storm Emily’s arrival in the area, the two men ended up clinging to a channel navigational aid while waiting for help to arrive. (Patch)

A Critical Test Of A Dog's Aggression Faces Scrutiny

“During the most stressful time of a dog’s life, you’re exposing it to deliberate attempts to provoke a reaction,” Dr. Patronek said. “And then the dog does something it wouldn’t do in a family situation. So you euthanize it?”

(New York Times)

Buy This Historic Montclair Home For $10 (But There’s A Weird Catch)

You can have a historic home – more than a century old – for less than the price of a fast food dinner. But first, the city requires a favor... (Patch)

Doctor Delivers Baby Girl Same Day She Gives Birth To Her Own Child

Dr. Amanda Hess' contractions were minutes away from starting when she delivered a baby girl after hearing the baby was in distress. (Patch)

Anthony Scaramucci Out As White House Communications Director

The bombastic, foul-mouthed businessman from Long Island had his tenure in the Trump administration abruptly cut short Monday when he was canned a mere 10 days after he started. (Patch)

The World Says Goodbye to Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor, died at his home in Kentucky on Thursday due to complications from ALS. (Patch)

This Day In History

1834 — Parliament outlaws slavery across the British Empire

1981 — MTV becomes the first station dedicated to broadcasting music videos in the United States

Famous Birthdays

1819 — Herman Melville, a poet and author best known for writing "Moby-Dick"

1963 — John Carroll Lynch, an American actor known for his role in the movie "Fargo"

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