➤ The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Hamas's funding network Monday, targeting entities accused of financing the Palestinian militant group's activities under the guise of charitable work. (More)  

➤ The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a case on emergency room abortions in Texas, upholding a previous ruling that hospitals can't be forced to violate the state's abortion ban. (More)  

➤ New York City’s deputy mayor for public safety resigned Sunday, becoming the fifth top official to leave embattled Mayor Eric Adams' administration in the past month amid ongoing federal investigations. (More)

➤ The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 Monday to tie the best-of-five series at one game each. The Kansas City Royals played the New York Yankees in the night game. (See Playoff Scores)

➤ LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history Sunday by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in a game. The Los Angeles Lakers lost the preseason game 118-114 to the Phoenix Suns. (See NBA History)

➤ Sunday marked the first time in NFL history that two 100-yard defensive touchdowns occurred on the same day. (See TDs)

➤ Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw a highlight-reel, six-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely in a 41-38 overtime victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. (See Pass)

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The North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously approved an emergency resolution modifying voting rules for western North Carolina voters affected by Hurricane Helene. (More)  

The Abandon Harris group, formerly Abandon Biden, endorsed Green Party candidate Jill Stein, urging voters dissatisfied with Biden-Harris' pro-Israel stance to support her third-party bid. (More)  

Elon Musk's America PAC has asked voters to sign a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments, offering $47 for each additional registered voter a person gets to sign in swing states. (More)  

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➤ Big Stock Move: Scholar Rock's stock soared 362% on Monday after a late-stage trial of its treatment for spinal muscular atrophy met its main goal. (More)

➤ Oil prices surged over 3% Monday, nearing $77 per barrel, as markets anxiously await potential Israeli retaliation against Iran and possible disruptions to global oil supplies. (More)

➤ Walmart-owned Sam's Club is testing a fully digital store near Dallas, requiring customers to use a smartphone app for purchases instead of checkout lanes. (More)

➤ Panera Bread settled a lawsuit with the family of a student who died after drinking its highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade days before a trial on the case began. (More)

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➤ Two American scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny genetic switches that could lead to powerful cancer treatments, according to the award panel. (More)  

➤ Scientists suggest a mysterious pyramid-like structure found in Antarctica is likely natural, formed by millions of years of erosion rather than deliberate construction. (See Images) 

➤ An Egyptian photographer captured stunning images of a streaking comet, a crescent Moon, and the Giza Pyramids after a 10-day search to find the perfect vantage point. (See Images)  

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➤ The Blue Ridge Mountains suffered extensive tourism disruption, with ongoing park closures and local businesses struggling to recover following Hurricane Helene's devastating impact. (More)

➤ Travelers identified four European nations as particularly unwelcoming, with cultural misunderstandings and communication gaps contributing to negative experiences. (See Countries)

➤ The yawn—an involuntary bodily reflex—could trigger additional TSA scrutiny at airport checkpoints, as it's considered a potential indicator of traveler stress or anxiety. (See Reflex)

➤ An astronomy photography contest showcases stunning celestial images, with Distorted Shadows of the Moon's Surface winning the top prize. (See Photos)

➤ Some U.S. national parks offer hiking trails with spooky reputations, from ghostly sightings to unexplained phenomena, attracting thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts alongside nature lovers. (See List)

➤ A water buffalo named Phill roamed an Iowa suburb for five days after escaping slaughter. Its former owner was fined $105 for allowing it to run loose. Phill is now recovering at an animal sanctuary. (See Videos)

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