Trump Rally, Gold Hits High, and a Fine Cheddar Caper

Former President Donald Trump held a packed rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, drawing nearly 20,000 supporters inside and reportedly turning away tens of thousands more.

                
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 Political ad spending is increasingly shifting to streaming, with House super PACs investing nearly $70 million on digital platforms. Traditional TV, however, remains crucial, especially for live sports like NFL and MLB, to reach key demographics. (More)

Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman described former President Donald Trump’s impact in Pennsylvania as “astonishing,” comparing high-visibility sales of Trump merchandise to that of Taylor Swift. (More)  

Recent betting data from Star Sports shows 95% of bets favor former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, giving him 60% odds versus Harris' 42%. (See Details

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Sports

The Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens 29-24, and the Atlanta Falcons defeated division rivals Tampa Bay 31-26 Sunday. (See NFL Scores)

The Washington Commanders defeated the Chicago Bears on a game-winning 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired. (Watch Video)

➤ Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury in World Series Game 2 while attempting to steal a base and will undergo an MRI to see how bad it is. The Dodgers lead the Series 2-0 and play the Yankees in Game 3 tonight in New York. (More)

➤ UNC defensive tackle Jahvaree Ritzie scored a rare big-man touchdown on an 84-yard interception return. (Watch Video)

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CheckmarkFederal charges have been filed against an Orlando postal worker accused of discarding more than 1,000 mail items, including a ballot and election-related materials, in a wooded area. (More)  

CheckmarkSen. J.D. Vance clashed with CNN’s Jake Tapper over ex-Trump officials’ claims of Trump’s “fascist tendencies.” Vance dismissed warnings from John Kelly and others, arguing that policy disagreements are what actually drive opposition from these “disgruntled former employees.” (More)   

CheckmarkA federal appeals court ruled it is illegal for Mississippi to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later. (More)  

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Finance

➤ Gold prices hit record highs last week, reaching $2,760, as investors seek stability amid U.S. debt concerns and election uncertainty. Gold has gained over 32% in 2024. (More

Over 100 million Americans had personal and health data exposed in February’s UnitedHealth data breach, the largest U.S. healthcare data breach ever. Attackers stole medical records, Social Security numbers, and insurance details, officials announced Friday. (More

A federal judge blocked an $8.5 billion merger between companies behind Kate Spade and Michael Kors, citing concerns over reduced competition in accessible luxury handbags. (More

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Science & Technology

 A NASA Crew-8 astronaut was briefly hospitalized following splashdown Friday for an undisclosed issue but was released in good health to continue recovery. This return concluded Crew-8’s record-breaking 235-day mission, the longest for an American crewed spacecraft. (See Details)

A nuclear microreactor designed as a compact, homey, A-frame building will bring nuclear power to remote areas, powering 1,000 homes. Initial deployment is set for Idaho Falls in 2027. (See Photos)

➤ A new retinal implant can help legally blind patients read, play cards, and recognize faces. Placed under the retina, the device converts infrared light into electrical signals, sending images to the brain. (More)

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Israeli strikes damaged two secretive Iranian military bases tied to nuclear and missile programs. Iran reported five casualties, while Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed mission success. (See Details)

A Vatican summit in October gathered clergy and lay Catholics to discuss church reforms, urging more leadership roles for women but stopping short of ordination. (More)

Beachgoers in Australia were startled by an "alien-like" log covered in barnacles and marine life. Described as creepy yet beautiful, it was later identified as driftwood. (See Photos)

Et Cetera

A Wisconsin pizzeria issued an apology after accidentally serving THC-contaminated pizza, causing customers to experience symptoms. Health officials advised discarding affected pizzas. (More)

Thieves in London posing as distributors stole 22 tons of award-winning cheddar, valued at $390,000. Scotland Yard is investigating the disappearance of nearly 1,000 cheese wheels. (See Details)

A bald eagle named Clive rode out Hurricane Milton from its nest in Florida, gripping onto branches as powerful winds battered the tree. (Watch Eagle)

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Israel Strikes Iran, World Series Walk-Off, and a Sneaky Bat

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World Series Begins, $28 Million Bet on Trump, and Adorable Owls

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