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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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Good Morning! On this day in 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time, allowing fans nationwide to watch the New York Yankees face off against the Brooklyn Dodgers. See newsreel.
The American dream now fits neatly into a delivery box. We have an item today about Amazon’s new offering of a $19,000 tiny house, complete with a balcony and plumbing. Just don’t expect free returns on this one.
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At Least 89 Dead as Helene Pounds Southeast
Hurricane Helene caused at least 89 deaths this weekend, up to a third of them in North Carolina alone, while leaving over 2 million people struggling without electricity.
Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane, unleashing catastrophic flooding and extensive damage. See photos here.
The storm caused record-breaking rainfall, particularly in North Carolina, where towns like Biltmore Village experienced severe flooding, submerging the historic area under several feet of water. See drone footage here.
Helene is expected to dissipate by Monday, but heavy rain and flash flooding continue to threaten parts of the Appalachians.
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SpaceX Reaches ISS, but Grounds Rockets
SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission successfully launched to the International Space Station for a five-month expedition, enabling the return of stranded NASA astronauts. Watch the launch video here.
However, a post-mission error caused the rocket’s upper stage to miss its target area during the planned ocean landing, prompting SpaceX to temporarily ground future Falcon 9 launches pending investigation.
The two-person crew arrived safely at the ISS on Sunday. They plan to return stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to Earth in February. Watch the docking video here.
This marks the third time in recent months that SpaceX has temporarily halted launches.
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Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, the country music legend and Hollywood actor, died on Saturday at his home in Hawaii at the age of 88.
Kristofferson was a groundbreaking singer-songwriter who penned hits like Me and Bobby McGee and Sunday Morning Coming Down, and later found success as an actor, starring in films such as A Star Is Born.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 2015. See his life in photos here.
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➤ CBS News announced that moderators will not fact-check the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz on Tuesday night. (More)
➤ The Justice Department has charged a Florida man with threatening the life of his opponent in a 2022 state primary congressional election. (More)
➤FEMA has chosen four NFL stadiums as disaster shelters for extreme weather events. (See Details)
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➤ The Vikings beat the Packers 31-29, and the Chiefs defeated the Chargers 17-10 as Week 4 of NFL play unfolded Sunday. (See NFL Scores)
➤ Alabama moved to No. 1 in the latest AP college football poll on the strength of its 41-34 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs. Texas dropped to No. 2, followed by Ohio State at No. 3 and then Tennessee. (See Poll)
➤ The baseball season will extend one more day to allow a hurricane-delayed double-header playoff today between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets to determine the final two National League wild-card slots. (See Details)
➤ Minnesota’s Daniel Jackson pulled in an incredible one-handed catch in Saturday’s game against Michigan. (Watch Video)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCAAF | MLB | WNBA | NHL | NASCAR | PGA | LPGA
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Former President Trump said that Vice President Kamala Harris was born “mentally disabled” during a Wisconsin rally Saturday. Trump himself described the speech as “dark.” (More)
That Trump-Vance Wisconsin campaign rally was moved indoors from the originally slated outdoor venue due to Secret Service staffing shortages. (See Details)
The Harris-Walz campaign rallied in Las Vegas Sunday night as both presidential candidates continue targeting Nevada’s critical votes. (See Details)
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➤ The U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in the second quarter, an increase over the 1.6% growth rate in the first quarter, according to final government estimates. (More)
➤ The FDA approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s new schizophrenia drug, the first novel type of treatment for the mental illness in more than 70 years. (More)
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➤ Archeologists have uncovered the oldest pyramid on Earth in Indonesia, a structure that predates Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. (See Photo)
➤ The U.S. Coast Guard used a robot to salvage the Titan submersible, successfully retrieving and transporting it for an ongoing investigation. (Watch Video)
➤ The world’s first AI-powered, vertical berry farm has opened in Richmond, Virginia, designed to produce four million pounds of strawberries every year. (See Photo)
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➤ Israel conducted an airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeidah port on Sunday, retaliating against recent Houthi missile attacks on Tel Aviv. (More)
➤ “Doing a Biden” has become international shorthand for embattled leaders stepping aside. Japan’s prime minister exited, while Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau and Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz face pressure to follow suit. (More)
➤ Actor Damian Lewis, known for “Homeland,” led sheep across London’s Southwark Bridge, reviving a medieval trading tradition, and raising funds for charity. (See Photos)
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➤ A Florida sailor and his dog were rescued from their sinking sailboat during Hurricane Helene. The 64-year-old man had been living aboard for a year after a breakup. (See Photos)
➤ You can now buy a home on Amazon for $19,000. The two-bedroom tiny house features a balcony, plumbing, and electricity. It’s weather-resistant and weighs just 999 pounds. (See Photos)
➤ A cat owner transformed a closet into a secret “man cave” for orange tabby Kurt. The DIY hideout features toys, a rug, and personalized decor. (Watch Video)
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Do you trust public opinion polls?
- Yes
- No
- Only if I agree
Yesterday’s Results:
Do you like sushi?
- No: 61.4%
- Yes: 38.6%
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Daily Quote
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“It looks like a bomb went off.”
— Gov. Brian Kemp after he viewed Georgia hurricane damage from the air.
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Today’s Trivia
What did William Howard Taft, America’s heaviest president, enjoy daily for breakfast?
Show me the answer
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