Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Barney Oldfield, billed as “America’s Premier Driver,” became the first man in America to drive his gas-powered automobile around a dirt track at the unprecedented speed of 60 mph—a mile a minute! (See Photo)
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U.S. Military Kills Senior ISIS Official
The U.S. military says it killed a senior ISIS official, Usamah Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, in an airstrike in Syria on Sunday.
“His death will disrupt ISIS’s ability to resource and conduct terror attacks,” U.S. Central Command informed on X (formerly Twitter). The strike reportedly caused no civilian casualties.
The U.S. has pledged to continue working with regional allies to weaken ISIS and ensure its lasting defeat.
Biden Streamlines Path for Illegal Immigrants
The Biden administration announced another major immigration policy shift this week, offering 500,000 illegal immigrants a streamlined path to U.S. residency and citizenship.
This latest action will allow certain noncitizens married to U.S. citizens to stay in the country and work legally, expanding a program primarily used for immediate family of military service members.
Immigrants must have lived in the U.S. for ten years as of Monday and be married to a U.S. citizen. There is no requirement on how long the couple must have been married, but no one becomes eligible after Monday.
Biden’s recent border actions have been met with legal challenges from both liberal and conservative groups. The ACLU is suing over changes to the asylum process, and America First Legal is suing over the new immigration policy.
Social Security Issues Scam Alert
The Social Security Administration has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent and misleading messages claiming that benefits will increase by $600 this month.
The attempted scam has been linked to unreliable websites claiming beneficiaries will receive an additional $600 or a new stimulus check this month due to a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).
Social Security officials clarified that reports of a $600 payment increase and a new stimulus check were false, and COLA adjustments have been scheduled for January 2025.
The Social Security Administration has recommended beneficiaries refer to ssa.gov/cola for accurate COLA information.
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➤Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill on Wednesday making the Pelican State the first in the nation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. (More)
➤ The Congressional Budget Office raised this year’s federal budget deficit forecast by $400 billion on Tuesday and projected U.S. debt to increase from 99% to 122% of the GDP by 2034. (More)
➤ The Biden administration approved a $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan on Tuesday, sending the island nation hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment, and related support material. (More)
➤The House Ethics Committee’s investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has expanded to include allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, improper gifts, and obstruction, according to a committee update on Tuesday. (More)
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➤ Swimmer Regan Smith set a new world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, clocking in at 57.13 seconds, beating the previous record of 57.33 seconds. (See Record)
➤ The Pistons fired first-year head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after Detroit finished the season with a league-worst 68 losses. Williams is now owed the remaining $65 million on his contract. (More)
➤ The PGA Tour established a special exemption category for Tiger Woods this week, allowing the 15-time major champion to participate in signature events, citing his “exceptional lifetime achievement” in the game of golf. (More)
➤ The New York Mets haven’t lost a game since McDonald’s purple mascot Grimace threw out the first pitch last week. The seven-game winning streak has been affectionately referred to as the “Grimace Effect.” (More)
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➤ Nvidia, the U.S. computer chip firm, became the most valuable company in the world on Tuesday, having surpassed Microsoft and Apple with a share price now of nearly $136. The company has an overall valuation of $3.34 trillion. (See Details)
➤ Walmart announced it will implement digital shelf labels across its 2,300 stores by 2026, aiming to simplify stock replenishment and speed up order fulfillment by allowing instant price updates. (More)
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➤ Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may be younger than the United States, with recent research suggesting it is only 200 to 300 years old, rather than the much older age previously believed. (More)
➤ SpaceX’s Starlink satellites may deplete the ozone layer as they release aluminum particles upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, triggering chemical reactions that destroy ozone, a study reveals. (More)
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➤ A slight majority of Americans (52%) support efforts to preserve Confederate legacy and history, a result nearly unchanged from a 2022 survey. (See Survey)
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➤A baby moose trapped between a floatplane and a dock in an Alaskan lake was rescued by a tour guide and two police officers as its “worried” mother watched. (See Video)
➤A California woman who used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage found it at a Hollywood homeless camp. She’s now asking American Airlines for an explanation. (More)
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U.S. Military Kills Senior ISIS Official
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