Kentucky Manhunt, Tesla’s ‘Giga Train,’ and the Shed of the Year

A manhunt was underway Sunday in Kentucky for a gunman who opened fire near Interstate 75.
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➤ A new poll from the New York Times puts former President Donald Trump slightly ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris for the first time in weeks. (See Poll)

➤ GOP members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee have accused the Biden administration of misleading Americans about the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, in which 13 U.S. military personnel were killed. (More)

➤ A gunman crossing the border from Jordan into Israel killed three Israeli civilians Sunday—the first such attack on the Jordanian border since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. (More)

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Jannik Sinner won his second tennis Grand Slam title this year, beating Taylor Fritz to take the US Open men's championship Sunday. Aryna Sabalenka won the women's championship on Saturday. (More)

The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Dak Prescott to the richest deal in NFL history, a four-year $240 million contract with $231 million guaranteed—$60 million more than the next biggest guarantee in NFL history. (More)

Unranked Northern Illinois stunned No. 5 Notre Dame with a 16-14 win from a last-minute field goal in the biggest upset of the college football season thus far. (More)

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CheckmarkNew polls indicate that Vice President Kamala Harris has fallen behind former President Donald Trump among male voters in battleground states. (More)

CheckmarkThe Democratic National Committee flew anti-Trump/Vance banners over college football stadiums in swing states Saturday, with one reading “J.D. Vance loves Ohio State” over Ohio arch-rival Michigan’s home game against Texas. (See Details)

CheckmarkNikki Haley said in an interview that former President Donald Trump has not asked her to campaign for him, despite her willingness to take an active role. (See Details)

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A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sold in the Midwest caused 65 illnesses across nine states, prompting a recall of eggs from Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market. The outbreak resulted in 24 hospitalizations. (More)

Boeing reached a tentative agreement with its largest union, offering 25% pay raises over four years and promising to build its next plane in Washington state, potentially averting a strike by 33,000 workers. (See Details)

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," the long-awaited sequel starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, dominated the box office with a $110 million opening weekend, marking the third-best movie debut of 2024. (See Details)

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The answer can depend on some important factors such as your retirement age, life expectancy, and the kind of lifestyle you plan to live. Find out a few additional factors to consider as well as 3 hypothetical examples of how long $1M could last in retirement. Learn more.

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Science & Technology

 The first international treaty for AI safety will open for signing this week by the countries that negotiated it, including the U.S., Britain, and multiple E.U. nations. (More)

Tesla has debuted an all-electric, battery-powered “Giga Train” in Germany—the first of its kind in the world and free to passengers. (See Train)

➤ Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured an image of a rare encounter of celestial bodies from an observatory in Portugal. (See Image)

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Canada's New Democratic Party ended its support agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals, which could cause an early election. (More)

Prince Hisahito turned 18, Japan's first male royal to reach adulthood since 1985. As the last heir apparent, he highlighted succession challenges in a system barring female emperors. (More)

Pope Francis visited remote jungle areas in Papua New Guinea, bringing aid and a message of unity. He urged an end to tribal violence and praised missionary work. (More)

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Et Cetera

Will Jennings, renowned songwriter of hits like "My Heart Will Go On" and "Higher Love," died at 80. He won three Oscars and three Grammys and entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame. (More)

Northern lights illuminated Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula as a volcano erupted, creating a spectacular dual display of natural phenomena in the night sky. (Watch Video)

➤ A scrap enthusiast won the "Shed of the Year" competition with "Wrinkly, Rusty And Retro," a shed built entirely from repurposed materials and featuring vintage signs and hand-painted murals. (See Photos)

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