Tourists Flee Geyser, Olympics Begin, and the ‘777’ Rule

A group of tourists in Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin raced to escape Tuesday when an explosive black stream of water, smoke, and rocks erupted from the earth.
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➤ President Biden is scheduled to address the nation from the Oval Office tonight, delivering his first on-camera remarks since ending his campaign for a second term. (More) 

Former President Trump has called for a change in venue for the second presidential debate, the first without President Biden, claiming ABC is biased and promoting Fox News to be the new host. (More)  

➤ The Harris campaign has requested vetting materials from at least seven candidates who could be her running mate. They include North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (More)  

➤ A new Reuters/Ipsos poll, taken after President Biden's withdrawal, showed Vice President Harris leading former President Trump 44% to 42%, while an aggregate of recent polls has Trump ahead 48% to 46%. (See Results)  

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Team USA basketball escaped another close call in their exhibition game against Germany on Monday. Lebron James scored the team’s final 11 points to help them win 92-88. (More

➤ The Miami Heat are the 2024 NBA Summer League champions. Josh Christopher scored 24 points and was named MVP. Pelle Larsson won the game for the Heat on this game-winning shot. (See Video

➤ The Jaguars are signing cornerback Tyson Cambell to a four-year $76.5 million contract that will make him the highest-paid corner in NFL history. (More

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U.S. Olympics officials have selected four-time NBA champion and four-time Olympian LeBron James as Team USA’s male flag bearer at Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. His female counterpart is yet to be announced. (More

Data management firm Gracenote projected that Team USA could win the most Olympic medals, with 123. China was projected to come in second with 89 medals, followed by Great Britain with 66 total medals. (See Projections)  

Olympic competition starts today with eight men's soccer matches and 12 men's rugby games. The U.S. will compete against France in soccer, and the U.S. rugby team will face both France and Fiji. (See Schedules)

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Big Stock Move: Spotify's shares rose 12% after reporting record quarterly profits, beating expectations with strong subscriber growth. (More)

Cloud security startup Wiz walked away from what would have been Google's largest acquisition at $23 billion, opting to pursue an IPO instead. (More

Federal officials are investigating Delta Air Lines' handling of passengers' issues following Friday's global tech outage, focusing on customer service and refund practices. (More)

➤ McDonald's announced it would extend its $5 value meal in most U.S. markets, citing unexpected boosts in customer traffic and competitive edge. (More)

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Science & Technology

Scientists explain that the American flags planted on the Moon during the Apollo missions likely still stand but have severely degraded due to intense solar radiation and meteoroid impacts over the past five decades. (More)

Brazilian sharpnose sharks off Rio de Janeiro's coast have tested positive for high levels of cocaine, likely from human activity, with unknown consequences for marine life. (More)

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew showcased their new spacesuits for the first private spacewalk, featuring upgrades like heads-up displays, as they prepare for their mission this summer. (See Photos)

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➤ A Japanese nutritionist offers eight unusual foods to eat every day for longevity, highlighting the value of intentional eating. (See Foods)

➤ Four centenarians share an unexpected secret to their longevity and fulfillment. Their approach challenges traditional views on aging and retirement. (More)

Et Cetera

An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashed on a Chicago highway Monday morning, causing the driver to overturn the hot-dog vehicle near the suburb of Oak Brook. (See Video)  

➤ Some peashooters at the 51st championship in England last week upgraded their traditional homemade shooters with advanced laser sights for improved accuracy. (See Video)  

A Chihuahua named Squeezed and three baby raccoons turned a chance meeting into a playdate, chasing each other and becoming fast friends. (See Video)  

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Secret Service in the Hot Seat, Historic Saloons, and Horse Bites Woman

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The House Oversight Committee aggressively questioned Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday for failing to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Biden Drops Out, Pluto Still Not a Planet, and a Rare White Deer

Monday, July 22, 2024

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday, and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to replace him at the top of the ticket. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

Trump Holds Rally, Israel Attacks Yemen, and the Most Reliable Car Brands

Sunday, July 21, 2024

The Trump campaign held a rally Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the first since the July 13 attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, and since Trump named JD Vance as his running mate. ͏ ‌

Pressure Rises for Biden to Drop, a Global Internet Outage, an a Lucky Orange Lobster

Saturday, July 20, 2024

The Biden campaign remained firm on Friday, rejecting reports of President Biden's potential withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race despite an increasing number of congressional Democrats

Trump Accepts Nomination, Bob Newhart Dies, and Apocalypse Buckets for Sale

Friday, July 19, 2024

Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president for the third time Thursday night in a rally-style speech that called for unity across America and confidently predicted victory in the

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