Georgia School Shooting, Robots Controlled by Mushrooms, and a Dancing Ex-Con

Georgia authorities have arrested 14-year-old Colt Gray for the mass shooting that killed four people and injured about 30 others at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning.
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➤ Senior U.S. and Israeli officials held an unannounced virtual meeting Tuesday to discuss strategies for easing tensions in Lebanon and preventing an Israel-Hezbollah war. (More) 

Seven Republican-led states have sued the Biden administration over a new student loan forgiveness plan, claiming it would unlawfully cancel $146.9 billion in federal loans. (More

➤ Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, reversed course and announced it will comply with a court order to block access to Musk's social media platform X in Brazil. (More)  

➤ The Navy removed Cmdr. Cameron Yaste from command of the USS John S. McCain destroyer Friday, citing loss of confidence after a photo of him firing a rifle with a backward-mounted scope caused social media ridicule. (See Photo)  

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The Denver Broncos and star cornerback Patrick Surtain have agreed to a record-breaking 4-year, $96 million contract, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. (More)

➤ Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Ben Joyce broke an MLB record, throwing a 105.5 MPH fastball for the fastest strikeout pitch ever measured. (Watch Video)

A California high school football team has won renewed Internet fame for a 2013 fake punt in which the punter completed a 30-yard underhand pass. (See Trick Play)

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford hit a walk-off grand slam Tuesday night, giving the Rangers a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees. (Watch Video)

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CheckmarkNonpartisan organization Vote.org announced it has registered over 1 million new voters, with 17% from key swing states and 376,000 registering since President Biden ended his campaign. (More)  

CheckmarkFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is trailing his Democratic opponent, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, by five points in the state's Senate race. (More)  

CheckmarkA new poll revealed a 51-point gender gap among Gen Z voters, with young women favoring Kamala Harris and young men preferring Donald Trump, making it the largest generational divide in polling to date. (More)  

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Big Stock Move: Dollar Tree stock tumbled 22% Wednesday following their announcement of slashed forecasts for customer spending. (More)

➤ The Nordstrom family offered $3.76 billion to take the century-old department store private, bidding $23 per share with backing from Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool. (More)

A Japanese steelmaker's $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel faces political opposition despite promises they'll provide American management, as critics cite national security concerns ahead of the U.S. election. (See Details)

Volvo Cars abandoned its target of selling only electric vehicles by 2030 but expects to offer hybrid models until then. (More)

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Science & Technology

 Researchers at the University of Texas claim they’ve discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 and related coronaviruses. (More)

University researchers have developed a process that enables king oyster mushrooms to control a bio-hybrid robot using the electrochemical responses from the fungi’s extensive mycelial network. (See Video

➤ Scientists on Tuesday unveiled a fragment of a “motorcycle-sized” meteorite discovered in a South African province, following reports of a bright streak and explosions in August. (See Video)  

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Americans' self-descriptions reveal partisan divides, with 58% of Republicans calling themselves "traditional" versus 19% of Democrats, while 75% of Democrats say they're "open-minded" compared to 54% of Republicans. (See Survey)

Americans increasingly view moderate alcohol consumption as unhealthy, with 45% now saying drinking one or two drinks daily is bad for health, up from 28% in 2018. (More)

College students' confidence in free speech has decreased dramatically, according to a survey indicating 43% now believe free speech is secure in America, down from 73% in 2016. (See Survey)

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced he was moving Christmas to October this year after a disputed election, aiming to boost support amid opposition crackdowns. (See Details)

Anna Sorokin, a convicted con artist, will compete on "Dancing With the Stars" while wearing an ankle monitor and amid her fight to avoid deportation. (More)

Pomfret, Vermont, banned influencers and closed roads to non-residents during peak foliage season after social media attention overwhelmed the small town with disruptive tourists. (See Photos)

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U.S. Charges Hamas Leaders, Sleeping Sharks, and a Hairy-nosed Wombat

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Massive Israeli Protest, Polaris Launch Set, and a Coastal Landslide

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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Israeli Hostages Killed, Scheffler Wins $25 Million, and a French Fry Pileup

Monday, September 2, 2024

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Reviews of Vice President Kamala Harris' first sit down interview since becoming the Democratic nominee have been mixed with one publication stating she left voters with “more questions than

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