Pager Explosions, Flying Hoverboard, and a Shark-Croc Competition

Eleven people were killed and thousands injured after handheld pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday, according to reports.
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➤ A bill pushed by Democrats mandating insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization treatments was blocked by Republicans in the Senate on Tuesday. (More

Speaker Mike Johnson will move forward with another vote on his six-month stopgap spending bill despite it having failed once already. (More

➤ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state will conduct its own investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Trump, pursuing a charge of attempted murder. (More)

➤ The U.S. Coast Guard tracked two Russian submarines, a frigate, and a tugboat crossing into U.S. waters off Alaska, apparently to avoid sea ice, which is allowed under international rules. (More)  

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins led a 70-yard game-winning drive on Monday Night Football for his first win with the team. Drake London scored the go-ahead touchdown with 34 seconds left in the game. (Watch Video)

➤ Luis Arraez saw his streak of 141 consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout come to an end on Monday. It was the longest such streak since 2004. (Watch Video)

The MLB player’s association is suing multiple betting sites for using player images without compensation for athletes. (More)

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CheckmarkCongress is considering increasing Secret Service funding, potentially through a short-term bill, following the second attempt on former President Trump's life. (More)  

CheckmarkTeamsters President Sean O'Brien met with Vice President Harris but withheld an endorsement, saying he wanted to poll his members first. (More

CheckmarkMeta banned Russian state media outlets from its apps worldwide on Monday, citing foreign interference after the U.S. accused the companies of covertly funneling $10 million to influence campaigns. (More)  

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Big Stock Move: Li Auto stock rose 12% Tuesday after reports that China's central bank plans to cut bank reserve requirements, potentially stimulating the country's economy and electric vehicle market. (More)

➤ Federal Reserve officials began a two-day meeting Tuesday with expectations they would cut interest rates for the first time in four years. (More)

Former MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe pleaded guilty to securities fraud for misleading investors about the company's $9.95 "unlimited" movie ticket plan in 2017. (See Details)

Former president Donald Trump unveiled World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency venture described as a decentralized finance platform with a non-transferable governance token called WLFI. (More)

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Somalia faces a crisis from natural disasters, conflict, poverty, and disease. The worst drought in 40 years devastated crops and livestock, while food imports from Russia and Ukraine halted. Two in five Somali children now suffer from acute malnutrition. Join us in partnering with World Concern to get emergency nutrition packs & clean water to children. $12 feeds a child for a month. 
 
Science & Technology

A Czech company has unveiled Airwolf, an electric hoverbike capable of reaching speeds up to 142 mph, using tilting ducted fan propulsion. (See Video)  

Scientists have discovered a rare new blood group system known as MAL, solving a 50-year-old mystery that could potentially help thousands of patients worldwide. (More)  

➤ An archaeological survey of a Norwegian farm uncovered 9th-century silver artifacts on the site of what is believed to be a large Viking farmstead. (More

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Researchers revealed six key insights from this century's biggest studies on happiness, offering unconventional strategies to boost well-being. (See Insights)

Finnish scientists identified brain regions associated with six types of love using fMRI. (See Love Types

A doctor revealed that people who engage in a specific recreational activity tend to live longer, citing neurological and social benefits. (See Activity)

Et Cetera

An ongoing Oceangate hearing is revealing new details about the Titan submersible disaster, which killed five people in June 2023. The vessel experienced 118 equipment issues during previous dives. (More

A recent study identified the wealthiest town in each U.S. state based on median household income. (See List)

An unusual video shows multiple crocodiles and sharks competing for prey in shallow Australian waters. (Watch Video)

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