Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Politics

Former President Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 100th birthday today with philanthropic events as he becomes the longest-living president in American history. This will be his first birthday since the death of his wife Rosalynn last November. (More)

➤ Ryan Wesley Routh pleaded not guilty to five federal charges on Monday, including the attempted assassination of former President Trump, following an incident at Trump’s Florida golf course last month. (More

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ lawyers requested the dismissal of the bribery charge in his federal indictment, arguing that the allegations were vague and didn’t show that Adams broke the law. (More

President Biden announced on Monday that he would request additional funds from Congress for disaster assistance while officials and aid groups worked to deliver supplies to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. (More)  

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Sports

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, known for his shot-blocking prowess and post-career basketball ambassadorship, died at 58 from brain cancer after an 18-season career with six teams. (More)

The MLB Wild Card round will kick off the MLB postseason today, with games starting as early as 2:30 PM ET and as late as 8:30 PM. (More)

➤ Washington Commanders‘ star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has completed 82.1% of his passes through four games this season, surpassing Tom Brady’s previous NFL record set during his 2007 MVP season. (More)

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Election Countdown: 34 Days

CheckmarkOhio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to face off tonight in the only scheduled vice presidential debate, with a 90-minute event moderated by CBS in New York City. (See Details)  

CheckmarkIn other vice-presidential candidate news, the Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed that employees improperly accessed the medical records of both Vance and Walz, prompting a Justice Department investigation into the breach. (More)  

CheckmarkVice President Harris voiced her support for marijuana legalization on a podcast Monday, her first public statement on the issue since becoming a candidate. (More)  

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Finance

Trend Line Daily Market Report   09/30/2024

NASDAQ
Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
18,189.17
0.38%
SPX
S&P 500
5,762.48
0.42%
DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average
42,330.15
0.04%
BTC
Bitcoin
$63,646.53
-3.03%
GOLD
Per Ounce
$2,653.40
0.34%
FUTU
Futu Holdings Limited
$95.65
+11.64%

Big Stock Move: FUTU stock was up 12% on Monday after Bank of America raised its price target on the company from $80.20 to $90.00. (More)

Salt Life, an outdoor apparel chain, will close 28 stores nationwide after filing for bankruptcy and being acquired by new owners. Liquidation sales offering up to 40% off began on September 20. (More)

Verizon customers nationwide experienced widespread network outages on Monday morning, with over 100,000 reports logged and many phones limited to SOS mode. (More)

Netflix cancelations reportedly tripled after co-founder Reed Hastings revealed a $7 million donation to Kamala Harris’ campaign, peaking on July 26. (More

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Science & Technology

 The Energy Department approved a $1.5 billion loan to restart Michigan’s Holtec Palisades nuclear plant, echoing the $1.6 billion deal between Microsoft and Constellation Energy to revive Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island. (More

➤ The Army has invested over $40 million to develop eight radio-controlled prototype vehicles capable of transporting up to 1,000 pounds of equipment and weapons, reducing soldier fatigue and injury. (See Photos)

➤ A list of the best-reviewed science museums in America features family-friendly experiences in diverse fields, including paleontology and physics. (See List)  

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Travel Tuesday

➤ From Asia’s towering Statue of Unity to Oceania’s modest Big Merino, here’s a list of the tallest statues on each inhabited continent. (See List)

Haunted roads across the U.S. offer spooky drives, from New Mexico’s Route 666 to Nevada’s alien-filled Route 375. Drivers report ghostly sightings, mysterious figures, and paranormal activity. (See Roads)

➤ Keanu Reeves has won the admiration of air travelers who’ve met him in airports over the years, as he demonstrated by patiently answering a young fan’s rapid-fire questions at baggage claim. (See Photos)

Et Cetera

➤ The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced 2024 finalists for funniest animal photos, including a hide-and-seek cheetah, hugging bears, and a “mafia boss” flying squirrel. (See Photos)

Teslas are bursting into flames from the salt-water flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, prompting officials to warn electric vehicle owners about potential fire risks. (More)

A Montana rancher was sentenced to six months in prison for illegally breeding hybrid sheep. The 81-year-old used tissue and testicles from imported Marco Polo sheep to create larger animals for trophy hunting. (See Details

Construction began on the world’s first 3D-printed hotel in Texas. A massive printer is building 43 rooms and 18 homes near Marfa. (See Photos)

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Poll Position

Do you think Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

  1. Yes
  2. No


Yesterday’s Results:

Do you trust public opinion polls?

  1. No: 88.5%
  2. Only if I agree: 6.0%
  3. Yes: 5.5%

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“I think he has probably done more personally in his post-presidency than anyone else because he’s not out there looking for attention.” 

—  Presidential historian Cassandra Newby-Alexander on Jimmy Carter’s legacy.

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