Harris Picks Walz, an Incredible Gold Medal, and Hidden Moons

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The Arizona Attorney General's Office dropped its charges against Jenna Ellis, a one-time attorney for former President Trump, in exchange for her cooperation in the state’s 2020 election case. (More)

➤ Speaker Mike Johnson urged President Biden on Tuesday to provide weapons to Israel following Monday’s suspected rocket attack, which wounded several U.S. service members at the Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq. (More)  

➤ Hezbollah launched a wave of drone and rocket attacks at Israel on Tuesday, warning of future attacks for Israel’s alleged part in the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (More)

➤ A 66-year-old Virginia man was arrested and charged with making threats against Vice President Harris and other public officials in thousands of social media posts. (More)    

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➤ Miami Marlins slugger Jesús Sánchez hit the farthest home run of 2024 on Monday—a 116.4 mph, 480-foot blast that landed near the Marlins' center-field scoreboard. (See Home Run)

Florida International University approved a $6 million, five-year naming rights agreement with rapper Pitbull, rebranding its football venue as Pitbull Stadium. (More)

➤ The San Francisco 49ers gave star receiver Brandon Aiyuk permission to negotiate a contract with other teams amid reports that the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns have put together possible trade packages. (More)

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American Cole Hocker won a shocking gold medal in the men's 1500m race yesterday. As rivals Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr dueled down the backstretch, Hocker turned on the speed and passed them both, setting an Olympic record and becoming just the fourth American to win the event. (Watch)

Team USA's Gabby Thomas blew past the competition in the women's 200m final, grabbing the lead before the turn and cruising to a gold medal. (Video)

A breaching whale surprised everyone on Monday during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti, creating a once-in-a-lifetime moment for fans, athletes, and photographers. (Watch Video

Speaking of Olympic surfing, U.S. surfer Caroline Marks won the women’s gold medal on Monday, her first Olympic medal. (More)  

What to watch: Today is a busy day for Team USA. The men's volleyball team is facing Poland in the semifinals, and the men's water polo team is up against Australia in the quarterfinals. Later, the women's basketball team will play Nigeria in the quarterfinals. (See Full Schedule of Events

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Big Stock Move: Clear Secure, an identity verification technology company, soared 24% Tuesday after strong earnings and a $100 million share repurchase expansion. (More)

➤ Global stock markets, led by Tokyo's Nikkei index surging 10.2%, rebounded on Tuesday following a widespread selloff, as mounting recession fears in the United States sparked calls for the Federal Reserve to implement early interest rate cuts. (See Details)

➤ JPMorgan Chase announced it’s expanding its branch network in smaller U.S. towns, aiming for accessible drive times for half the population. (More)

➤ Yum Brands announced its mixed Q2 results on Tuesday with earnings beating expectations but revenue missing, and KFC and Pizza Hut sales declining, while Taco Bell grew. (More)

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Science & Technology

➤ A new study suggests that a moon-forming collision may have briefly created multiple "hidden" moons orbiting Earth. (More

NASA officials are considering options for the return of the Starliner crew, including delaying SpaceX's Crew-9 mission launch set for August 18 and reducing its crew to accommodate Starliner astronauts, according to reports. (More)  

 A new drug shows promise in treating multiple sclerosis by repairing nerve damage. It's currently being tested in patients and could potentially restore movement and function. (See Details)

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➤ A couples therapist recommends a daily six-second kiss to strengthen relationships. This brief intimacy exercise triggers hormonal changes, fostering trust and a deeper connection between partners. (See Details)

➤ A new study challenges the belief that venting reduces anger. Instead, research suggests these calming activities to defuse fury. (See Activities)

➤ An astronaut's 178-day journey beyond Earth's atmosphere revealed hidden realities about our world, challenging everything we thought we knew. (See Details)

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➤ A fugitive nicknamed "The Devil" was captured last week in Mexico after 20 years, where he worked as a police officer. He's charged with a 2004 Ohio murder. (See Details)

➤ A beachgoer discovered 25 packages of cocaine worth over $1 million that washed up on a Florida Keys beach after Hurricane Debby hit. (See Photos)

➤ A Delta flight from Boston to Rome was struck by lightning and returned to Boston as a precaution. Passengers reported a "small pop" and rough landing. (More)

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Stocks Tumble, Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall, and Fine Dining in the Artic Circle

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Stock Markets fell broadly on Monday, highlighted by the seven most valuable US tech companies losing about $1 trillion in market value. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

U.S. Warns Americans in Lebanon, Affordable Vacation Homes, and Olympic Muffins

Monday, August 5, 2024

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U.S. Warns Americans in Lebanon, Affordable Vacation Homes, and Olympic Muffins

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The US Embassy in Lebanon is encouraging Americans to leave on “any ticket available” as concerns over an Israel-Hezbollah open war continue to mount. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

More Troops in Mideast, Ledecky Wins Historic Gold, and an Egg Drop from Space

Sunday, August 4, 2024

The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East as Iran threatens retaliation against Israel for killing a Hamas leader in Iran and a key Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

Stocks Tank, DOJ Sues TikTok, and Python Hunting in Florida

Saturday, August 3, 2024

A weaker than expected jobs report triggered a plunge in the stock markets on Friday as investors and analysts fear the US economy could be slowing down faster than predicted. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

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