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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Good Morning! On this day in 1797. Frenchman André-Jacques Garnerin made the first successful parachute jump from a hot air balloon, descending from an altitude of about 3,200 feet (1,000 meters) over Paris using a silk parachute.
In today’s edition, we slither into the world of snakes, featuring a chance encounter between a cow and a cobra and the discovery of two new species of hooded serpents by scientists. Ophidophobians beware!
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 Record Rain Triggers New Mexico Floods
At least two people have died, and nearly 300 have been rescued following severe flash flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, after record-breaking rainfall on Saturday night.
Rescue operations by local agencies and the National Guard are ongoing, with floodwaters damaging homes and businesses and stranding vehicles. See photos here.
Among the rescued was Chaves County Sheriff Mike Herrington, who was forced to climb onto the roof of his police truck when floodwaters rose to the windows, completely surrounding his vehicle. Watch the sheriff’s video here.
The National Weather Service declared a Flash Flood Emergency for the city as 4 to 9 inches of rain fell across parts of the state. Roswell recorded 5.78 inches of rain, surpassing its all-time daily record from 1901.
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Death Row Drama Unfolds in Texas
Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002, had his execution halted just hours before it was scheduled to occur last Thursday, Oct. 17.
Roberson was subpoenaed to testify before Texas lawmakers on Monday, temporarily pausing his execution. However, the Texas Attorney General’s office blocked his in-person appearance due to security concerns, and the legislature declined virtual testimony citing concerns relating to his autism.
The legislature is examining whether the state’s “junk science” law should overturn Roberson’s conviction for the “shaken baby” diagnosis, now often disputed and controversial.
The status of his execution is now in limbo. Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the Texas Supreme Court to overrule the lower court order temporarily halting the death sentence.
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Chick-fil-A to Launch Family Entertainment App
Chick-fil-A announced Monday it will launch a new entertainment app on Nov. 18, featuring family-friendly shows, podcasts, and games aimed at children under 12.
The app will feature original animated shows, podcasts, games, and e-books, including series like “Legends of Evergreen Hills” and “Hidden Island.”
The move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance customer engagement and drive sales to its over 3,000 restaurants.
Customers can pre-download the free Chick-fil-A Play app for iOS and Android devices ahead of its official launch next month.
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➤ Elon Musk awarded $1 million randomly to a Pennsylvania woman on Sunday, continuing his ongoing offer of paying registered voters to sign an America PAC petition. (More)
➤ Israel sent the U.S. a document last week outlining conditions for ending the Lebanon war, including the return of displaced civilians from both sides, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. (More)
➤ South Korea demanded the immediate withdrawal of an alleged 1,500 North Korean troops sent to Russia to support the Ukraine war, protesting deepening Pyongyang-Moscow military ties. (More)
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➤ Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of the 2024 season after suffering a ruptured Achilles during Sunday’s loss to the Bengals. The team said surgery was scheduled for this week. (More)
➤ Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Tommy Edman earned NLCS MVP honors after batting .407 with 11 RBIs and leading L.A. to a 10-5 Game 6 win. (More)
➤ In the American League, New York Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton was named ALCS MVP after hitting four home runs, including a game-tying two-run homer in Game 5. (More)
➤ Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve criticized the officiating in the WNBA Finals, claiming her team was robbed of the title after an “unjust” late foul call favored the New York Liberty. (More)
➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NHL
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 A report released by a bipartisan House task force Monday concluded that the assassination attempt against former President Trump in July was “preventable,” citing failures in communications and planning. (More)
Former President Trump toured storm damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina on Monday, advocating for Congress to return early from recess to approve additional aid. (More)
The co-founder and chairman of Ripple, a cryptocurrency exchange, has donated over $11.8 million to PACs supporting the Harris campaign, making him one of the industry’s largest individual donors. (More)
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 Daily Market Report 10/21/2024
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NASDAQ
Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
18,540.01 |
0.27%
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SPX
S&P 500 |
5,853.98 |
-0.18%
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DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
42,931.60 |
-0.80%
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BTC
Bitcoin |
$67,718.32 |
-1.86%
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GOLD
Per Ounce |
$2,735.60 |
0.81%
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SAVE
Spirit Airlines, Inc. |
$2.25 |
+52.72%
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➤ Big Stock Move: Spirit Airlines shares surged 53% on Monday after securing an extension to refinance $1.1 billion in debt, providing short-term relief amid mounting financial challenges. (More)
➤ Disney has appointed James Gorman as its new chairman, effective January 2025, to lead the search for CEO Bob Iger’s successor. The new CEO is expected to be named in early 2026. (More)
➤ CVS workers at seven Southern California locations are on strike, demanding better pay and healthcare. Despite the strike, stores remain open with managers and non-union employees. (More)
➤ The WNBA lost $40 million in 2024 despite a meteoric rise in popularity. Reports have indicated that NBA owners are growing “impatient” with the league’s progress. (More)
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➤ Scientists have identified two new king cobra species: a 10–11-foot Filipino cobra and the Western Ghats cobra from India, which has a dark red tongue, according to a new study. (See Images)
➤ China has begun construction on the 19-kilometer Nanchang Yangtze Island Ganjiang River Bridge, which aims to break six world records and provide both high-speed rail and an expressway. (See Photos)
➤ An American biotechnology company announced it has reconstructed 99.9% of the extinct Tasmanian tiger genome, bringing them closer to reviving the vanished species. (See Video)
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➤ An airport in New Zealand is limiting goodbye hugs to three minutes to keep curbside traffic flowing. Signs suggest longer farewells should occur in parking areas. (See Signs)
➤ A man who purchased a $250,000-lifetime first-class ticket had it revoked after costing American Airlines $21 million. The airline claimed he routinely booked flights for fake passengers to secure empty seats. (More)
➤ A travel writer rated global attractions based on their spookiness. Paris Catacombs and Australia’s Monte Cristo Homestead offer genuine scares, while other famous sites were more evocative than frightening. (See Places)
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➤ Billy Joel sold his oceanfront Florida mansion in Manalapan for $42.6 million, $22 million less than its original $64.9 million asking price. The estate features nine bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. (See Photos)
➤ A Missouri school bus driver allowed a 7-year-old girl to drive the bus during an emergency training exercise, leading to an immediate crash. The incident has sparked parental outrage. (More)
➤ The reaction of a cow coming face-to-face with a cobra isn’t what you’d expect—and likely caught the snake off guard as well. (See Video)
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Do you enjoy public speaking?
- Yes
- No
Yesterday’s Results:
Do you have a good singing voice?
- Yes: 21.4%
- No: 57.8%
- Not anymore: 20.8%
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 Daily Quote
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“Some people had to await rescue on top of their vehicles that were covered by water. Some vehicles were swept by the water into the river channel.”
— A Roswell city official on the deadly floodwaters in New Mexico.
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 Today’s Trivia
Why is celebrating by raising a glass called “toasting”?
Show me the answer
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