Happy Sunday! On this date in 1859, French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope, becoming the first person known to accomplish the feat.
It’s hot all over the country, and a Niagara Falls bath could sound pretty tempting. Maybe a plunge into the sea, like the daredevil penguins in today’s video? (See below). Either way, we hope your weekend is positively swimming!
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Biden Raises $27 Million After Debate Debacle
Since Thursday’s presidential debate, the Biden campaign has raised $27 million, part of an effort to match Trump’s recent donation momentum and rebound from a lackluster debate performance.
The campaign is trying to reassure donors of Biden’s viability for the November election, and Democratic figures, including former Presidents Obama and Clinton, are urging voters to look beyond the debate.
A judge has rejected Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust,” with the trial set to begin on July 9.
Baldwin, who was holding the prop gun that discharged and killed Hutchins, has consistently claimed he did not pull the trigger and is unaware of how live ammunition was present on set. The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has already been sentenced to 18 months for the same charge.
Baldwin’s defense faced a setback when the firearm in question was destroyed during an FBI forensic test, which his lawyers argued should lead to his exoneration.
List: The Cost of Living Comfortably
A new study shows the the amount of income it takes to live comfortably in every U.S. state, ranking Massachusetts as the most expensive at $116,000 and West Virginia the least, at $78,790.
The research applied the 50/30/20 rule for a “comfortable” lifestyle: 50% of income for basic needs like food and housing, 30% on things you want, and 20% for savings.
The study offers the income needed for a single working adult, as well as the amount needed for a family to live comfortably. North Carolina sits right in the middle, with an $89,000 salary needed for a single adult and $209,000 needed for a family. The full list is here.
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➤ The New Orleans Pelicans have traded for all-star guard Dejounte Murray in exchange for two first-round draft picks. Murray signed a four-year extension with the Atlanta Hawks last offseason, and will not be a free agent until the 2028-2029 NBA season. (More)
➤ The Washington Nationals are calling up top prospect James Wood, the top piece they acquired in the Juan Soto trade in 2022. Wood is batting .353 with a 1.058 OPS at AAA Rochester. Wood will debut tomorrow against the New York Mets. (More)
➤ Paul George is declining the $49.7 million option remaining on his contract. He will now become an unrestricted free agent, eliminating speculation that he would opt in and be traded. (More)
➤Simone Biles leads all gymnasts in all-around scoring at the Olympic Trials after a tremendous showing on Friday. The highlight of her performance was her floor routine—with the only real blemish being a small step out of bounds. (See it here)
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➤ Nike stock tumbled 19% on Friday after the company announced gloomy revenue expectations for 2025. It was the worst single-day drop in Nike’s history. (More)
➤Novo Nordisk plans to invest $4.1 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity to meet the growing demand for its popular weigh-loss-related drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. (More)
➤Over 70 million people are expected to hit the road later this week for July 4th holiday travel, with the TSA expecting to screen over 32 million individuals, up 5.4% from last year. Here’s advice for the best times to travel. (See Tips)
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➤ #1: The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a rare triple play not seen since 1929. (See Video)
➤#2: A 71-year-old woman made history as the oldest contestant ever in the Miss Texas pageant. (See Photo)
➤ #3: Campers saved a choking raccoon by using the Heimlich maneuver. (Watch)
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➤ An amazing gymnastics photo took first prize in the world sports photography awards. The top three winners are here.
➤ Have you ever noticed how rare the color blue is in animals? Scientists explain why so few animals appear to have the blues.
➤Long-form: Veteran pollster Nate Silver, no longer working for a media company, offers an in-depth look at why current survey results put the odds for election in Donald Trump’s favor.
➤ Golfers in North Carolina have found a new kind of caddy who doesn’t complain about carrying a golf bag: Llamas.
➤ The Picasso Museum in Paris released a digital portal featuring thousands of Pablo Picasso’s works in a new online archive.
➤ How long does wine or whiskey last before it turns bad? Well, it depends on what kind of alcohol and how you’re storing it. Here’s a guide.
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Behold! Footage of Emperor penguin chicks soaring off a 50-foot cliff into the sea. We can’t say it any better than the top comment on this video: “One small step for penguin. One giant leap for National Geographic.” Enjoy.
“If he were CEO and he turned in a performance like that, would any corporation in America, any Fortune 500 corporation in America, keep him on as CEO?”
— MSNBC ‘Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough on President Biden’s debate performance
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