Historic Spacewalk, Trump Vetoes New Debate, and a Slapping Fish

Billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis made history Thursday by completing the world's first all-civilian spacewalk. Watch a video here.
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➤ Former President Donald Trump said he won't participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, asserting he won and the main issues were discussed. (More)  

President Biden posed for an awkward photo with children wearing pro-Trump shirts during a ceremony commemorating the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11. (See Photos)  

New York Police Commissioner Edward Caban, a 30-year police veteran, resigned Thursday, stating that his involvement in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan had become a distraction to the NYPD. (More)  

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➤ Pac-12 officials unanimously approved adding Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, and Fresno State in 2026 on Thursday, joining the conference's two remaining schools, Oregon State and Washington State. (More) 

The Los Angeles Dodgers smashed three consecutive home runs in the first inning on Wednesday night and defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-8. (See Home Runs)

➤ Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson set the WNBA single season scoring record with 956 points Wednesday night, surpassing the previous record of 939, and is 44 points away from becoming the first to score 1,000 in a single season. (More)

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CheckmarkThe Trump and Harris campaigns hit the trail in Arizona and North Carolina, respectively, intensifying swing-state efforts in a tight presidential race. (More)  

CheckmarkAlabama mailed the first presidential general election ballots to absentee voters on Wednesday after a lawsuit caused a delay in North Carolina's mailing. (More)  

CheckmarkA 20-year analysis of polling data revealed that women aged 18-29 are more liberal now than in previous decades, with increased liberal views on the environment, abortion, race relations, and gun laws. (See Analysis)  

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Big Stock Move: Warner Bros. Discovery stock surged over 10% following an announcement of an early renewal of its distribution partnership with Charter Communications. (More)

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since February 2023. The average 30-year fixed rate dropped to 6.2%, down from 7.18% a year ago. (More)

JPMorgan Chase capped weekly work hours at 80, while Bank of America introduced detailed timekeeping for junior staff. The measures came after a Wall Street Journal investigation into dangerous work cultures. (More)

Microsoft hired Carolina Dybeck Happe, former GE CFO, as its new Chief Operations Officer. (More)

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Science & Technology

 Scuba-diving scientists are searching North Carolina's Watauga River at night for signs of the “snot otter,” an endangered and rare salamander species, to aid in conservation efforts. (See Image)  

A Canadian man discovered a potential 9-mile-wide asteroid impact crater in Quebec while using Google Maps to plan a camping trip. (More)  

➤ A remotely operated submersible collected the first comprehensive measurements inside Tonga's massive Hunga volcano underwater crater caused by its eruption in 2022. (More)

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➤ A father spent a year transforming his family home into a dream wedding venue for his daughter's special day. (Watch Video)

An ER nurse in New Orleans rescued a man trapped in his truck during Hurricane Francine's floodwaters. He smashed the window and pulled the driver to safety. (More)

A father was "dumbstruck" by a heartfelt gift from his wife and children: a collage featuring 40 years of his children's artwork. “I love every square inch of it.” (See Photo)

Et Cetera

Photos show Hurricane Francine's aftermath in Louisiana: flooded streets, downed trees, and storm surge damage. (See Photos)

The manhunt for Joseph A. Couch, suspected of shooting five people on a Kentucky stretch of I-75, entered its fifth day of searching in a dense forest. (More)

The USPS debuted a new upgraded mail truck after years of waiting. Letter carriers praised the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle's comfort and safety features. (See Photos)

A viral video captured a huge fish leaping into a boat, slapping three kids across their faces during a family trip. (Watch Video)

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Hurricane Hits Louisiana, NFL Ratings Record, and a Red River Hoglet

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, at 6 pm ET Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Debate Fireworks, Habit Stacking, and Nuclear Peaches

Thursday, September 12, 2024

The first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday night was often contentious, with both candidates often turning to personal attacks. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Debate Night, Hyperloop Test, and the Annual Mud Bowl

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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

Monday, September 9, 2024

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Terror Attack Foiled, Starliner Comes Home, and the World's Biggest Battery

Sunday, September 8, 2024

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