SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1940, Bugs Bunny made his first appearance in A Wild Hare, an animated comedy short film released by Warner Bros. as part of the Merrie Melodies series. Elmer Fudd also appeared in the film and uttered his famous line, “Shh. Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm hunting wabbits.”

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Wildfires Rage Across More than 1 Million Acres

More than one million acres have burned across Oregon and California as wildfires continue to rage due to challenging winds and storms, hindering efforts by fire officials to contain the blazes. See wildfire map here.

Oregon currently has 38 active wildfires, including the Durkee Fire, which is one of the largest in the nation. Officials believe that cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and light rain, all in the near forecast, will help with containment efforts.

California’s Park Fire is that state’s largest, spreading to more than 164,000 acres in two days. Authorities have arrested a Chico man on suspicion he started the fire by pushing a burning car into a gully. See photos of the fire here.

Meat and Vegetables Recalled Over Listeria

U.S. health officials recalled over 200,000 pounds of Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats on Friday due to a listeria outbreak that caused two deaths and left three dozen people sick.

A sample of liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria, prompting the recall of other deli meats produced on the same processing line on the same day, including bologna, garlic bologna, beef bologna, beef salami, Italian Cappy-style ham, and Extra Hot Italian Cappy-style ham.

Listeria concerns have also prompted the FDA to recall bagged and bulk vegetables from an Ohio-based produce company. These products were sold at Walmart stores across 18 states.

The recalled vegetables include cucumbers, peppers, green beans, squash, greens, parsley, and tomatillos that were packed between July 5 and July 12. The full list of states and products can be found here.

Arsonists Target French Rail Network

Arsonists disrupted France's high-speed rail network Friday morning, causing travel chaos for 800,000 people traveling to Paris, including Olympic athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Suspects set fire to cables at three locations around 4 a.m., paralyzing major lines connecting Paris with Lille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg, with a fourth attack on the Paris-Marseille line foiled by night-shift workers.

French officials condemned the attacks and stated that there was no indication of a direct link to the Games. No injuries have been reported.

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➤ Senior officials from Israel, Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. are scheduled to meet in Rome on Sunday to discuss efforts to secure a hostage and ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. (More)

➤ Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former President Trump discussed Middle East peace efforts and combating antisemitism on college campuses on Friday in their first meeting in nearly four years. (More)

➤ Former President Trump has declined to participate in any further presidential debates until the DNC formally nominates a candidate at their convention next month, his campaign said in a statement. (More)

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➤ The Miami Dolphins and starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension valued at an estimated $212.4 million, with $167 million guaranteed. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays have traded former all-star and playoff hero Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects. The Mariners have one of the weakest offenses in baseball. (More)

➤ Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott spoke up on rumors that he might be playing elsewhere shortly, saying, “That may be a reality for me one day.” (See Video)

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The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics featured rain, fireworks, Lady Gaga, and 94 boats transporting athletes along the 3.7-mile stretch of the Seine River, with 300,000 fans lining the riverbanks. (See Photos)

More on the opening ceremony: The traditional parade of countries was led by Greece, the birthplace of the games, and followed by countries in alphabetical order, with the host country and two future host countries coming last. (More)

Olympic officials have pledged to increase the quantity of eggs and grilled meat available to athletes following complaints about insufficient portions being served in the Olympic Village. (More)

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➤ The Philippine Coast Guard is racing to secure a 270-foot-long tanker that sank off the coast of Manila, leaking oil and posing a threat to release 370,000 gallons of industrial fuel into the bay. (More)

➤ A joint statement from U.S., British, and South Korean officials on Thursday accused North Korean state-sponsored hackers of conducting a worldwide operation targeting classified military information. (More)

➤ Mexican drug kingpins Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López, son of "El Chapo," surrendered to U.S. authorities after flying to Texas, marking a major coup in the fight against the Sinaloa drug cartel. (More)

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➤ Thieves rammed a truck into a Colorado steakhouse, stealing $2,000 worth of meat in what owners say is the restaurant's third break-in targeting only steaks. (See Video)

➤ Ohio's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that "boneless wings" describe a cooking style and aren’t a guarantee, dismissing a 2017 choking victim's lawsuit. (More)

➤ An eighth-generation British oyster farmer harvested a massive foot-long mollusk weighing over five pounds, claiming it to be the largest ever found on his farm. (See Photo)

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