Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Politics

 A bipartisan Congressional ceremony, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, on Tuesday posthumously presented Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 service members killed during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. (More) 

➤ U.S. and Chinese military officials revived military communications, spoke by phone on Monday for the first time in years, discussing the importance of sustained talks between the two countries. (More)  

➤ The late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s collection of jewelry, art, and memorabilia will be auctioned in October, including a 4.14-carat diamond ring valued at $65,000 and a 1907 San Francisco Bay painting estimated at $70,000-$100,000. (More) 

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Sports

➤ Philadelphia outfielder Johan Rojas dropped a catch after colliding with the wall, giving Tampa Bay’s Brandon Lowe a home run. Despite this, the Phillies beat the Rays 2-1. (See Home Run)

Aaron Rodgers threw his first touchdown pass in 610 days in the New York Jets 32-19 loss on Monday Night Football. The star quarterback tore his Achilles heel last season in the Jets opening game. (Watch video

WNBA superstar rookie Angel Reese had surgery to repair the hairline fracture in her left wrist Tuesday, ending her historic season after breaking the league’s single-season rebound record. (More)

Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA

Finance

Trend Line Daily Market Report   09/10/2024

NASDAQ
Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
17,025.88
0.84%
SPX
S&P 500
5,495.52
0.45%
DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average
40,736.96
-0.23%
BTC
Bitcoin
$57,500.73
0.84%
GOLD
Per Ounce
$2,545.70
1.75%
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$155.89
+11.44%

Big Stock Move: Oracle shares jumped 11% Tuesday after the company topped Wall Street estimates in its first-quarter earnings report. (More)

➤ Southwest Airlines will revamp its board, and its chairman will retire next year under pressure from a private hedge fund investor. CEO Robert Jordan will remain in place. (More)

Apple lost its final court appeal in Europe and now must pay $14.4 billion in back taxes in a case alleging the company received “illegal” tax benefits from Ireland over the past 20 years. (More)

Bank of America raised its minimum wage for U.S. workers to $24 an hour, up from the previous $23 an hour. The bank has increased its minimum pay by 60% over the past seven years. (More)

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Science & Technology

Billionaire Jared Isaacman and crew rocketed into orbit Tuesday in a partnership with SpaceX. They plan to perform the first spacewalk ever by private citizens on Thursday. (See Launch)

Apple announced Monday that a version of its new AirPods earbuds will come with built-in hearing aids, which the company says could help over 1 billion people globally. (See Details)

Amazon is adding AI-powered prediction technology to broadcasts of its NFL games this season. The “Tackle Probability” model is designed to predict tackling odds on any given play. (More)

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Wisdom Wednesday

➤ Psychologists reveal an acronym-based “F.O.R.D.” technique that could transform your small-talk skills. (See Technique)

Fitness experts explain “habit stacking,” a method to incorporate exercise into daily routines. (See Method)

Experts compiled 135 thoughtful compliments emphasizing character and personality to express genuine admiration for women. (See List)

Et Cetera

Tropical Storm Francine intensified in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to hit Louisiana as a hurricane today, bringing flooding and storm surges. (More

Ryan Seacrest debuted as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Monday, replacing Pat Sajak after his 41-year tenure. (More)

A Delta jet clipped an Endeavor Airplane on a taxiway at Atlanta’s airport Tuesday morning, knocking off the smaller plane’s tail. No injuries were reported. (Watch Video)

Harrods, London’s luxury department store, is selling peaches from Fukushima, Japan for about $33 each. The area is known for its nuclear disaster but also excellent produce. (More)

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When is the best time to send flowers?

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  3. Apology
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Will you watch tonight’s presidential debate?

  1. Yes: 63.8%
  2. No: 36.2%

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“”The flames were right up on us because the wind shifted.” 

—  Brian Gano, while trying to hose down the approaching Line Fire blaze alongside his wife and son.

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