➤ More sources now say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will end his presidential bid and endorse Donald Trump. Kennedy and Trump are scheduled to hold separate campaign events in Arizona on Friday, fueling speculation. (More)

➤ Former President Trump on Wednesday held his first outdoor rally since surviving last month’s assassination attempt, focusing on national security issues while criticizing the Biden-Harris administration’s record. (More)

➤ Chicago police arrested 56 protesters on Tuesday following a surge of violence on the second night of the DNC, which the police chief referred to as “a threat to our city.” (More) 

➤ Fifty Republican congressional veterans denounced Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz for misrepresenting his National Guard rank and retiring before an Afghanistan deployment to pursue a political career. (More) 

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➤ The Miami Marlins and Houston Astros baseball parks are among the 20 sites selected to host the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (See Schedule)

➤ Former USC and Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced Tuesday he will teach a course at USC this spring, returning to the university after leaving his NFL coaching position. (More)  

➤ San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar made an off-balance but perfect throw on the run from left field to get an out at third base in a 7-5-win Tuesday. (See Throw)

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Former President Trump criticized the DNC for frequently mentioning him at their Chicago convention, stating it was “pretty sad” that Democrats avoided issues like the economy, border, and crime. (More) 

Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz has slightly more favorable public opinion in an AP-NORC poll than JD Vance, his Republican counterpart.  Walz slightly outperformed among independents. (See Results)  

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West was approved to appear on the November ballot in Maine on Tuesday despite evidence that his campaign turned in some fraudulent petition signatures. (More) 

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➤ Big Stock Move: Procept BioRobotics stock climbed 28% Wednesday after the company received an FDA clearance for its robotic technology for treating enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. (More)

➤ Federal officials revised national job growth numbers down by nearly 30% for the 12 months ending March 2024, the biggest downward revision since 2009. (See Details) 

➤ Ford announced a shift in its electric vehicle strategy, focusing on two new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van, delaying full-size electric pickup production to 2027. (More)

➤ A new analysis shows how far $1,000 will go in every state in the U.S. It buys only $892 worth of goods in Hawaii. (See List)

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➤ NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet, designed to minimize sonic booms, is preparing for its historic first flight after passing critical tests. (See Video)

➤ Space technology firm SpinLaunch has developed an innovative launch system that uses a giant rotating arm to fling satellites into orbit without rocket fuel. (More)  

➤ India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission last August found evidence of an ancient ocean of molten rock at the Moon's south pole, supporting the Lunar Magma Ocean theory of lunar formation. (More)  

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➤ Americans increasingly view marijuana negatively. 54% say it harms society, 51% say it harms users. This marks a shift from more positive views in 2022, according to a Gallup poll. (See Poll)

➤ A new poll shows U.S. cigarette smoking has dropped from 41% in 1944 to a historic low of 11% in 2024, with a significant decline among young adults. E-cigarette use remains steady at 7%. (See Poll)

➤ Globally, Christians comprise 47% of international migrants, the largest group, with Muslims as the No. 2 group, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of UN data. (See Study)

➤ Customs agents seized $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons from a tractor-trailer at a California border checkpoint. (See Photos)

➤ A photo collection compares historical landmarks from the 1900s to today, featuring iconic sites like the Empire State Building, Venice's St. Mark's Square, and the Eiffel Tower. (See Photos)

➤ Airbnb is offering a unique stay in a life-sized Polly Pocket dollhouse in Littleton, MA, for $35 per night, celebrating the toy's 35th anniversary. This themed experience can be booked through Aug. 28. (See Photos)

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