Hamas Leader Killed, Owl Rescue at Sea, and Constitution for Sale

Israeli forces killed top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed.                
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A New York Times consultant has admitted that the allegations of plagiarism against Vice President Harris are "more serious” than he previously thought, retracting an earlier claim. (More)  

Google will block election ads across all platforms after the last polls close on Election Day, Nov. 5, to prevent misinformation and premature victory claims, according to a Thursday memo. (More)  

Brian Williams, former NBC News anchor and MSNBC host, will host Amazon Prime Video's election night coverage, marking his return to television news for the first time since 2021. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Guardians beat the NY Yankees 7-5 on Thursday, leaving the Yankees with a 2-1 lead in the American League playoff series. The LA Dodgers played the NY Mets in the National League game last night. (See Score)

The New York Liberty can win their first WNBA championship as they go up against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals tonight. (More) 

Mercedes Benz Stadium, the home of the Atlanta Falcons,  has been approved as the site of Super Bowl LXII in 2028. (More)

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CheckmarkVice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance agreed to participate in an Oct. 24 town hall meeting, which will stream live on X and be hosted by NewsNation's Chris Cuomo. (More)

CheckmarkBusinessman Mark Cuban joined Vice President Harris’ campaign in Wisconsin on Thursday, visiting a business class at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and promoting her economic agenda. (More

CheckmarkA Georgia judge on Wednesday blocked seven new regulations by the state’s election board, stating that the new rules contradicted state election laws and exceeded the board's authority. (More

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The Dow Jones Index rallied to a new high on Thursday as semiconductor chip stocks led the stock market higher. The Dow rose 161 points. (More)

Universal plans to open Epic Universe, its fourth theme park in Florida, with new “worlds,” including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and an area based on How to Train Your Dragon. (See Image)

Facebook parent Meta fired about two dozen staffers in Los Angeles for using their $25 daily meal perk to buy household supplies, including wine glasses, acne pads, and laundry detergent. (More)

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Science & Technology

 National Geographic's Endurance documentary showcases newly released 3D scans of Ernest Shackleton's 1915 shipwreck, still resting nearly 10,000 feet under the Weddell Sea. (See Photos)

Scientists have uncovered a hidden ecosystem of giant tubeworms and marine life beneath hydrothermal vents on the Pacific Ocean seabed. (Watch Video)

➤ Scientists recreated sounds from Earth’s magnetic reversal 41,000 years ago. The eerie audio is meant to simulate cosmic impacts as Earth’s magnetic field weakened to 5% strength. (Watch Video)

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➤ Power company workers received a standing ovation during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s hurricane-delayed home opener Tuesday against Vancouver. The team pledged $3 million for hurricane recovery. (See Details)

A 14-year-old from Snellville, Georgia, won America’s Top Young Scientist for inventing a device that detects pesticides on produce. The prize was $25,000. (More)

Two fishermen off Florida’s coast rescued an owl that landed on their boat 20 miles offshore. They brought it to shore and released it safely. (Watch Video)

A 65-year-old man from Maine completed the Triple Crown of Hiking, finishing over 7,400 miles across the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. Only 693 people have done this. (See Photo)

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➤ A couple on a getaway in Canada had a close encounter with a howling wolf pack outside their glass-walled cabin. A viral video captured the eerie scene. (Watch Video)

➤ A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago for state ratification, is up for auction in North Carolina. It's expected to fetch millions. (See Photo)

➤ A town in Massachusetts issued a cease-and-desist order to a resident projecting a "Trump 2024" sign onto a water tower, imposing a $100-per-day fine. (See Photo)

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“I, for one, will not mourn the death of a terror leader like Sinwar, someone who was responsible for the terror attack on October the 7th.” 

John Healey, U.K. Defense Secretary, on the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar 

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

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