Massive Blasts In Beirut

Published: Fri, 10/04/24

Updated: Sat, 10/05/24

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut caused explosions near the airport, reportedly targeting Hezbollah leadership, killing 37 and wounding 151 as evacuations continued in southern Lebanon.Insert Preheader


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Massive Blasts In Beirut

BBC

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut caused explosions near the airport, reportedly targeting Hezbollah leadership, killing 37 and wounding 151 as evacuations continued in southern Lebanon.

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Longshoremen Suspend Strike

Associated Press

The U.S. dockworkers' union suspended their strike until Jan. 15 after a tentative wage deal, giving time for contract negotiations and easing holiday disruption concerns.

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Hurricane Helene: Before & After Photos

USA Today

Hurricane Helene's devastation, with 214 dead and millions still without power across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, is captured in striking before-and-after satellite images.

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October Surprises Are Stacking Up

CNN

October surprises mount as a Middle East crisis, a port strike, and Hurricane’s fallout challenge Harris' campaign, while Trump's 2020 election interference case resurfaces in a tight race.

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Elie: Jack Smith's October Cheap Shot

New York Magazine

Elie Honig argues that Smith's recent filing in the Trump case breaks legal norms and DOJ principles by releasing prejudicial information weeks before the election, potentially influencing voters.

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Cops Guilty in Tyre Nichols' Case

The Tennessean

Former Memphis officer Demetrius Haley was found guilty of civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating, while two other officers were convicted of witness tampering.

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Kardashian Calls for Menendezes' Release

The Hollywood Reporter

Kim Kardashian calls for the Menendez brothers' release after a prison visit, arguing their life sentences should be reconsidered due to new evidence and their history of abuse.

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To Interview Melania, It'll Cost Ya

CNN

CNN requested an interview with Melania Trump ahead of her memoir release, but her publisher mistakenly demanded $250K for the interview, later calling it an internal miscommunication.

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Election 2024:

Bet on It!

Politico

A federal court ruling has cleared the way for Kalshi to relaunch fully regulated U.S. election-betting markets just weeks before Election Day, allowing political wagers on party control.

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The Boss Comes Out for Harris

Rolling Stone

Bruce Springsteen endorses Kamala Harris, calling Trump "the most dangerous candidate in my lifetime" and praising Harris and Tim Walz for their inclusive vision of America.

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Trump Accuses Smith of Interference

NBC News

Trump accuses special counsel Jack Smith of election interference after a federal judge, not Smith, unsealed a filing revealing new details about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Makeup Artist Sues Garth Brooks

TMZ

Garth Brooks is being sued by his former makeup artist, who alleges he violently raped her in a hotel room in 2019 and repeatedly sexually assaulted her while she worked for him.

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Stop Asking "What Do You Do?"

The Wall Street Journal

As more people face career breaks, including retirees and laid-off workers, the question "What do you do?" is being reconsidered for its judgmental undertones and effect on personal identity.

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Caitlin Clark Is Rookie of the Year

Sports Illustrated

Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark has been named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, earning 66 of 67 votes after a record-breaking season that revitalized the team.

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The Chicken Big Mac Is Coming

WGN9

McDonald’s is shaking up its menu with the Chicken Big Mac, landing in U.S. locations on October 10 for a limited time—get ready to trade your beef patties for crispy chicken.

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Penny for Your Thoughts

New York Post

Video shows Marine veteran Daniel Penny telling police, "I just put him out," moments after fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway, as his lawyers fight to exclude this footage from his trial.

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Who Owns Ohtani's 50/50 HR Ball?

ESPN

A legal battle has erupted over ownership of Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50/50 home run ball, with multiple lawsuits filed after a scramble for the ball, which could fetch millions at auction.

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Asheville's Needs Are Vast and Varied

The Hill

Western NC, particularly Asheville, faces recovery challenges after Hurricane Helene, which left over 200 dead and devastated local businesses, with urgent needs for food, water, and support.

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Key to MI: Black and Arab Voters

ABC News

Black and Arab American voters could play a pivotal role in the election, with polling showing large shifts in support that may determine the outcome in this key swing state.

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Who Bugged Boris' Thunderbox?

Daily Express

Boris Johnson claims in his new book that a listening device was found in his Foreign Office bathroom after a 2017 visit from PM Netanyahu, suggesting Bibi’s team may have planted it.

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Google Considers Nuclear Power

For the Left

Google is exploring nuclear power for its data centers as part of its push for carbon-free energy, alongside investments in solar and thermal power, according to CEO Sundar Pichai. 

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Video: Vance Says Trump Won in 2020

For the Right

JD Vance falsely claimed in a resurfaced clip that Trump won the 2020 election, dodging questions about Trump’s election conspiracy theories during his debate with Tim Walz. 

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