➤ Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited the migrant crisis as contributing to rising U.S. unemployment, saying the number of potential workers crossing the border is overwhelming the number of available jobs. (More) 

➤ A Kentucky district judge, Kevin Mullins, was fatally shot in his chambers at the Letcher County courthouse, with one person in custody and the motive unclear, officials said. (More)

➤ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that he intends to advance a bipartisan government funding bill after Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal failed to pass the House. Funding for many federal departments is due to expire on Sept. 30. (More) 

➤ Israeli authorities arrested a citizen suspected of accepting payment in an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials. (More) 

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➤ The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers both secured playoff berths Wednesday night, creating several scenarios for other teams on the cusp of making the postseason. (See Scenarios)

➤ Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has named redshirt freshman Arch Manning the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe, as regular starter Quinn Ewers remains questionable due to an abdominal strain. (More)  

➤ Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has listed his Michigan home for sale due to security concerns after fans discovered the address. (More) 

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Former President Trump held a rally in Uniondale, New York, on Wednesday, focusing on immigration, unemployment, and crime while declaring he would win the state in November. (See Video)  

A new poll shows Michigan’s Arab American and Muslim voters are backing Green Party candidate Jill Stein over Vice President Harris due to the Biden administration’s support of Israel. (More)  

The eligibility of nearly 100,000 Arizona voters is uncertain due to a state system error related to proof of citizenship for those with pre-1996 driver's licenses, according to state election officials. (More) 

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➤ Big Stock Move: Edgewise Therapeutics stock shot up 55% Thursday to a three-year high following a positive update on the clinical testing of its cardiac drug EDG-7500. (More)

➤ Stocks rallied Thursday, with the Dow rising 522 points and the Nasdaq jumping 2.5%, as investors reacted positively to the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since 2020. (See Details)

➤ Mortgage applications surged 14.2% as the 30-year rate fell to its lowest level since September 2022 ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate cut, with refinance applications jumping 24% and purchase applications rising 5.4%. (More)

➤ Seven independent directors of genetic-testing company 23andMe resigned abruptly, citing disagreement with CEO Anne Wojcicki over her proposal to take the company private. (More)

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➤ A bus-sized asteroid discovered last month will temporarily become Earth's second moon from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25 until the sun's gravity pulls it away. Space enthusiasts won't witness this lunar phenomenon without advanced astronomical equipment. (More) 

➤ An amateur Austrian astrophotographer captured images of classified U.S. spy satellites using a home telescope, revealing details about the next-generation optical and radar imaging spacecraft. (See Images)  

➤ A robot vacuum captured photos of a pet French Bulldog named Sierra barking and attacking it, alerting the amused homeowner of the fury “obstacle." (See Photos) 

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➤ A French Bulldog named Meatball brightened the day for nursing home residents during a visit, enthusiastically greeting everyone and showcasing the value of therapy dogs. (Watch Video)

➤ A 12-year-old boy in Wisconsin killed a black bear that was mauling his father, first shooting it with a rifle and then delivering a fatal shot as the bear attacked his dad at close range. (See Details)

➤ A Chinese American family welcomed descendants of the black couple who rented to them in 1939 when others wouldn't, giving them a tour of their historic California home before selling it and donating $5 million to black college students. (More)

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➤ A suspected highway shooter in Kentucky who wounded five people is believed to have been found dead in a wooded area after a two-week manhunt. (More)

➤ A 64-year-old woman in Bangkok was rescued after a four-meter python attacked her, biting her legs and coiling around her waist, in a two-hour ordeal ended by neighbors and rescue workers. (Watch Video)

➤ Drone footage captured vibrant autumn foliage emerging across Vermont landscapes in the state's iconic fall color transformation. (Watch Video)

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1. Ice cream: 35.5%
2. Popcorn: 23.7%
3. Other: 11.2%
4. Chips: 9.2%
5. Cereal: 8.5%
6. Leftovers: 6.4%
7. Pizza: 5.5%

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