Monday, August 19, 2024

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway held its first motorized race, featuring motorcycles. This event paved the way for the famous Indianapolis 500.

Don’t miss our item today on the Flower Carpet festival held in Brussels every two years. It’s a genuine marvel for flower lovers, and you can see it here.

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Democrats Meet Amid Planned Protests

The Democratic National Convention opens tonight in Chicago with anti-Israel protesters massing and President Biden scheduled to take the stage and hand party reins over to Kamala Harris.

The week’s list of headline speakers includes Hillary Clinton on Monday night, former President Barack Obama on Tuesday, and former President Bill Clinton on Wednesday. VP candidate Tim Walz will also speak on Wednesday, and Harris will give her acceptance speech Thursday night.

There are at least six major protests planned during the convention, with the biggest expected on opening day, as tens of thousands demonstrate against U.S. support for Israel.

Several storefronts in Chicago have been covered in plywood as city business owners prepare for this week’s convention.

Quake Triggers Russian Volcano Blast

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted Sunday following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka’s east coast, spewing ash five miles high.

Scientists warn that a potentially stronger quake, up to magnitude 9.0, could follow within 24 hours. Watch a timelapse video of the eruption here.

Residents of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 181,000 near a submarine base, reported intense shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The eruptions prompted a brief “code red” warning for aircraft.

List: Most Valuable Retail Brands

Amazon remains the world’s most valuable retail brand for the ninth straight year, worth $308.9 billion according to Brand Finance’s 2024 report.

Walmart holds second place with a brand value of $96.8 billion.

U.S. retailers dominate the top 10, followed by Home Depot, Costco, CVS, Target, and Lowe’s. Three Chinese e-commerce giants—Taobao, Tmall, and JD.com—round out the list.

“Brand value” represents a company’s financial worth based on its name alone. It’s calculated by considering factors like customer loyalty and recognition. See the full chart here.

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➤ Kamala Harris’s campaign has booked $370 million worth of TV and online ads to run in key battleground states between Labor Day and the election. (More)

➤ Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming hold primary elections on Tuesday to determine candidates for key U.S. Congress seats. (See Details)

➤ New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s former chief of staff, George Helmy, will step in after Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., resigns next week. Menendez has been convicted of corruption charges. (More)

➤ Sec. of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel today to participate in ceasefire and hostage-release talks. This is his ninth Israel visit since the war started last October. (See Details)

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➤ Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey tied an NFL record with a 66-yard field goal in the Cowboy’s preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. (Watch Video)

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➤ Barnes & Noble is planning to open 26 more stores in 2024, bringing the total to 58 new locations for the year and continuing a rebound year for the bookseller. (See Locations)

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➤ A Chinese jet engine manufacturer claims its new engine can propel hypersonic jets beyond 12,000 mph and cut a 20-hour flight down to 50 minutes. (See Images)

➤ August’s “supermoon” becomes full on Monday, kicking off four straight months of supermoons. (How to Watch)

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➤ Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday morning, bringing heavy winds and up to 9 inches of rain. (Watch Video)

➤ Ukrainian forces struck two key bridges in Russia’s Kursk region, disrupting supply lines following their recent cross-border incursion. (See Bridge Explosion)

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➤ French film legend Alain Delon, known for his tough-guy roles and considered one of the most handsome actors of his era, has died at 88. (See Photos)

➤ The biennial Brussels Flower Carpet has returned to the city’s Grand Place. This year’s display, titled “Rhizome,” features dahlias as the primary flower, covering over 80% of the 17,222 square feet area. (See Photos)

➤ Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov invited Elon Musk to Russia after being filmed driving a Tesla Cybertruck mounted with a machine gun. (Watch Video)

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