Monday, August 5, 2024

Politics

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked the plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Mohammed and two accomplices, taking personal responsibility for the case and reinstating the death penalty as an option. (More)

 The judge for Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case dismissed a motion to have it thrown out, citing insufficient evidence that Trump was prosecuted for “vindictive and political purposes.” (See Details)

➤ Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker posted a video seeming to indicate that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro would be Kamala Harris’s running mate, though a spokesperson for Parker later said it was only a gesture of “support for a longtime friend [Shapiro].” (Watch Video)

➤ Five anonymous college students have filed a class-action lawsuit against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jamaal Bowman, and Ilhan Omar, among others, for “inciting and encouraging” anti-Israel protests at Columbia University earlier this year. (More)

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Sports

Miami Dolphins superstar and the NFL’s number one player, Tyreek Hill, has agreed to a new contract with the Dolphins that will pay him $90 million over three years. (More)

Los Angeles Angels flamethrower Ben Joyce cranked his fastball up to 105 mph to end the team’s game against the New York Mets. Joyce’s pitch is the fastest recorded in the pitch-tracking era. (Watch Video)

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels added yet another feat to his impressive list of MLB accomplishments on Saturday, becoming the fastest player since Alex Rodriguez in 1998 to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | LPGA | Leagues Cup

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Noah Lyles won gold in the 100m final with a time of 9.784 seconds, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds. (See Details)

USA golfer Scottie Scheffler pulled off a dramatic comeback from four strokes down, entering the final round of golf to win his first gold medal. (More)

American swimmer Bobby Finke set a world record in the men’s 1,500-meter freestyle on Sunday with a time of 14:30.67, beating the previous record by approximately one-third of a second. (See Details)

What to watch: The U.S. Beach Volleyball teams will compete in the Round of 16 matches at the iconic Eiffel Tower Stadium. U.S. gymnast Brody Malone is a strong contender in the Men’s All-Around Final. The U.S. Women’s Team Sprint team will be competing in both qualifying and final rounds in track cycling. (See Full Schedule of Events)

Yesterday’s Results: Events

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Finance

➤ More than 1,500 flights have been canceled, and cruise lines are adjusting itineraries as Tropical Storm Debby approaches the Gulf Coast. Debby is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on Monday. (More)

➤ Warren Buffett has slashed his stock holdings, including nearly half of his stake in Apple, propelling Berkshire Hathaway to a record $276.9 billion in cash. (Details)

Tadge Juechter, known as the Corvette “godfather,” announced his retirement after 31 years devoted to the sports car. (See Interview)

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Science & Technology

An international group of scientists is looking to store samples taken from across the animal kingdom in a vault on the moon in hopes of preserving Earth’s biodiversity. (More)

SpaceX launched a private spacecraft, Cygnus, from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, carrying 8,200 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. (Watch Liftoff)

21-year-old Avi Schiffmann has created an AI-powered necklace called “friend,” designed to keep you company. Unlike Alexa or Siri, a friend responds to its wearer’s comments via text message and for the sole purpose of conversation. (Watch Trailer)

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Monday Manifest

A 17-year-old has been arrested following stabbings that resulted in the deaths of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, England. The incident sparked protests and clashes with police near a mosque. (More)

➤ Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announced that Ukrainian pilots have begun flying U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a long-awaited addition to Ukraine’s air force over 29 months into Russia’s invasion. (More)

➤ Santorini, a popular Greek island, faces overwhelming tourism. Locals and officials are calling for visitor caps to preserve the island’s infrastructure and quality of life for its 20,000 permanent residents. (See Details)

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Et Cetera

➤ Olympic Village’s chocolate muffins, popularized by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, have become a social media sensation, sparking a global hunt for the gooey, chip-filled French treats. (See Details)

➤ A viral video of an alpaca shaved to resemble a furry-headed lollipop has captivated the internet. (Watch Video)

➤ This list compares the quality of burgers served by fast-food chains, highlighting premium offerings from In-N-Out and Shake Shack, while contrasting them with lower-grade options from Jack in the Box and White Castle. (See List)

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Poll Position

If you could have any superpower for a day, which one would you choose and why?

  1. Teleportation
  2. Invisibility
  3. Telepathy
  4. Time Manipulation
  5. Super Strength
  6. Flying
  7. Healing
  8. Shape-shifting
  9. Other

Sunday’s Results:

Have you ever been hypnotized?

  1. No: 80.3%
  2. Yes: 19.7%

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“It will be good that our people don’t have to wait to rebuild their lives as long as others have in many places that have suffered similar tragedies.”

—  Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on the $4 billion Maui fire settlement 

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