DNC Opens Amid Protests, August’s Supermoon, and an Armed Cybertruck

The Democratic National Convention opens tonight in Chicago with anti-Israel protesters massing and President Biden scheduled to take the stage and hand party reins over to Kamala Harris.
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 Kamala Harris’s campaign has booked $370 million worth of TV and online ads to run in key battleground states between Labor Day and the election. (More)

➤ Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming hold primary elections on Tuesday to determine candidates for key U.S. Congress seats. (See Details)

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's former chief of staff, George Helmy, will step in after Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., resigns next week. Menendez has been convicted of corruption charges. (More)

➤ Sec. of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel today to participate in ceasefire and hostage-release talks. This is his ninth Israel visit since the war started last October. (See Details)

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Sports

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey tied an NFL record with a 66-yard field goal in the Cowboy's preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. (Watch Video)

➤ Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wowed the Chiefs crowd with perhaps the most unique play he's ever made—a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce. (Watch Video)

➤ Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran stole a home run Saturday with a last-minute catch at the wall in center field. (Watch Video)

Yesterday's results: MLB | LLWS | WNBA | PGA | LPGA | NASCAR

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➤ Barnes & Noble is planning to open 26 more stores in 2024, bringing the total to 58 new locations for the year and continuing a rebound year for the bookseller. (See Locations)

“Deadpool & Wolverine” has become the highest-grossing R-rated film in history, raking in over $1.086 billion in ticket sales. (More)

Electric car manufacturer Rivian has temporarily suspended production on electric delivery vans for Amazon, due to a shortage in parts. (Details)

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Science & Technology

 Traumagel, a device that can stop severe bleeding in seconds, has received FDA clearance. (See Device)

A Chinese jet engine manufacturer claims its new engine can propel hypersonic jets beyond 12,000 mph and cut a 20-hour flight down to 50 minutes. (See Images)

➤ August’s "supermoon" becomes full on Monday, kicking off four straight months of supermoons. (How to Watch)

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The social media platform X announced Saturday that it's closing its operations in Brazil, alleging arrest threats from a Brazilian Supreme Court justice. (More)

Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday morning, bringing heavy winds and up to 9 inches of rain. (Watch Video)

Ukrainian forces struck two key bridges in Russia's Kursk region, disrupting supply lines following their recent cross-border incursion. (See Bridge Explosion)

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French film legend Alain Delon, known for his tough-guy roles and considered one of the most handsome actors of his era, has died at 88. (See Photos)

The biennial Brussels Flower Carpet has returned to the city's Grand Place. This year's display, titled "Rhizome," features dahlias as the primary flower, covering over 80% of the 17,222 square feet area. (See Photos)

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov invited Elon Musk to Russia after being filmed driving a Tesla Cybertruck mounted with a machine gun. (Watch Video)

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“Don’t fall for the wolf in sheep’s clothing. (Kamala) Harris has made it clear that she is standing behind Israel 100 percent.”

—  Andy Thayer, leader of one of the anti-Israel protests at the DNC.

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