➤ President Biden met with Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, urging the Israeli Prime Minister to accept a cease-fire deal with Hamas as efforts to secure a hostage release continue. (More) 

➤ California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to remove homeless camps following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the action. (More) 

➤ A bipartisan bill is expected to move forward this week to protect children from potentially dangerous online content as the Senate seeks to impose new regulations on the tech industry. (More) 

➤ Six Democrats sided with Republicans on Thursday on a House resolution that condemned the Biden administration and Vice President Harris for their handling of the Southern border. (More)  

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➤ The WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night drew a record 3.44 million viewers, making it the third most-viewed WNBA event and the largest audience for the league since 1997. (More) 

➤ The NBA reached an agreement on an 11-year $76 billion TV contract with ESPN, Amazon, and NBC. TNT, a regular broadcaster of NBA games, was left out of the contract. (More) 

➤ Minnesota Vikings star offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw landed a $113 million contract, the most expensive offensive line contract in NFL history. (More) 

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | PGA | LPGA

Today’s opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will break with the traditional parade of athletes and feature a flotilla of 90 boats floating 10,500 competitors along a 3.7-mile stretch of the Seine River. (How to Watch)  

Olympic organizers have described Nations Park, a 135-acre complex featuring 15 national team clubhouses, as a mini-World's Fair where visitors can sample international cuisine, enjoy music, and potentially meet athletes. (More)  

Russia's appeal against losing its 2022 Olympic figure skating team gold was dismissed on Thursday, confirming the U.S. as champions with medals to be awarded at the Paris Summer Games. (More)  

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➤ Big Stock Move: Ford shares dropped 18% to a six-month low after missing Q2 profit estimates. Challenges included quality-related costs and EV competition. (More)

➤ Nearly 30% of global EV owners are likely to switch back to gas cars, according to a new McKinsey survey. (More)

➤ Chipotle's CEO announced plans to retrain staff on proper portion sizes after social media complaints, emphasizing that generous portions remain core to the brand's identity. (See Details)

➤ Kroger and Albertsons temporarily halted their merger pending a court ruling on a lawsuit filed against the deal in Colorado. A September trial will address competition and pricing concerns. (More)

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➤ Mercury may have a 10-mile-thick diamond layer beneath its crust, potentially explaining the planet's unique characteristics and dark surface, a NASA mission revealed. (More)

➤ Komodo dragon teeth have an iron coating, potentially aiding their deadly bite, researchers discovered. (See More)

➤ Scientists recreated Neanderthal cooking methods, revealing that roasting birds before butchering made the process easier. (See Details)

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➤ A surgeon mom saved an umpire's life at her son's Little League game in Massachusetts after the umpire collapsed. She performed emergency medical care until first responders arrived. (More)

➤ A 70-year-old woman's modeling career unexpectedly took off after a photographer's Instagram post of her went viral. She's now modeling for boutiques and fashion shows. (See Photos)

➤ Hikers rescued a trapped lamb in China after its distressed mother alerted them, leading to a touching reunion between the sheep. (Watch Video)

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➤ A 19th-century shipwreck discovered in the Baltic Sea, loaded with over 100 bottles of champagne, wine, mineral water, and porcelain, was likely bound for Russian royalty, according to divers. (See Photos)  

➤ Yellowstone National Park officials have closed Biscuit Basin for the remainder of the 2024 season after an eruption on Tuesday damaged the surrounding area. (See Damage)  

➤ The northern lights may be visible from New York to Idaho next Tuesday and Wednesday as particles from Sunday's solar storm are expected to interact with Earth's magnetic field. (More) 

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Wednesday's Results:

Did the movie “Jaws” make you afraid to go in the water?

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2. Yes: 37.7%

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