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Keeping plastic out of the world's oceans feels like an impossible task, but this teenager thinks he knows how to get it done. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Michelle Krupa
The House and Senate take August recess
Congress has officially left the building. Lawmakers in both houses are due to return September 9.

A would-be pipe bomber gets sentenced
The man who told a federal judge that attending a rally for President Donald Trump was "like a newfound drug" is due to learn his fate Monday. Cesar Sayoc pleaded guilty to 65 felony counts in connection with 16 explosive devices he admitted mailing to recipients including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and CNN.

'This is only a test'
Starting at 2:20 p.m. ET Wednesday, federal agencies are due to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. A message will go to designated radio and TV stations, then all other radio and TV stations, plus cable, wireline and satellite service providers should get and broadcast it, FEMA said. The test is not expected to include a cell phone message via Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Puerto Rico's new governor faces a key vote
Pedro Pierluisi has been sworn in as the US territory's new chief, but legal questions linger about whether his appointment last week as secretary of state, which set him up to succeed embattled ex-Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, was legit. The island's Senate has until Wednesday to vote on it; if lawmakers don't, Pierluisi has said he'll step down.

Cyntoia Brown walks free
The Tennessee convict whose plight became a cause célèbre is due to restart her life Wednesday. Then-Gov. Bill Haslam, a Republican, granted clemency to Brown, 31, who was serving a life sentence in the killing of a man who Brown said had solicited her for sex when she was just 16.

US defense chief visits South Korea
Mark Esper is due to meet his Seoul counterpart Friday, as tensions on the peninsula fester following North Korea's launch last week of what experts say were short-range ballistic missiles. The matter is also a focus this week for other world leaders meeting in the region.

Muslims make a sacred pilgrimage
Hajj is due (depending on the moon's sighting) to begin as soon as Friday. It's a pillar of Islam that calls for every Muslim who can to make the journey to Mecca at least once in his or her life. The height of Hajj corresponds with the holy day of Eid al-Adha, commemorating Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son on divine orders. Jews on Saturday mark Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning that recalls the destruction of the first and second temples in Jerusalem.
 
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Bringing folk tales to life
Older adults transformed into natural wonders. That was the vision behind a fascinating project in Norway. Learn about it -- and check out the remarkable images it produced -- along with the rest of CNN's weekend reads.
 
Stream away the dog days
Stay cool in front of the tube this month with three dozen options from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now and Acorn TV.

Bickering and big bangs
Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham team up against Idris Elba in a spinoff that showcases the hurdles of tag-team superheroing alongside plenty of special-effects firepower. "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" just hit theaters; it's rated PG-13.
 
X Games hits the final stride
The world's best dominate today on skateboard and BMX to round out this season's competition in Minnesota. Tune in at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.

An all-new British Open trophy gets awarded
After the old one was stolen, a new award will be handed over today at Woburn Golf Club in England. Watch the women's final showdown at 7 a.m. ET on Golf Channel and 11:30 a.m. ET on NBC.
 
Sing before (Japanese) Breakfast
Michelle Zauner's dream pop could well stave off the tears. It's part of this weekend's Lollapalooza lineup. (Click to listen.)
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