Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas and Architect of Oct. 7 atrocities, Is dead

 Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to advance a deal “to free the hostages.”

Surprise Battlefield Encounter Led to Hamas Leader’s Death

Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.

Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas, Is Dead - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (obituary)

What Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Mean for the Gaza Cease-Fire Talks - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately change course.

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor sought warrants for 3 Hamas leaders. All 3 are now dead.

Israeli military drone footage claims to show Sinwar shortly before he was killed.

Yahya Sinwar captured on drone footage

Liam Payne, 31, Former One Direction Singer, Dies in Fall in Argentina

 Liam Payne, 31, Former One Direction Singer, Dies in Fall in Argentina - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Elizabeth Migliaccio and Brody for this one)

In a First, a Gas Utility Is Sued Over Global Warming Deception

 In a First, a Gas Utility Is Sued Over Global Warming Deception (Thanks to Sabrina for this one)

The Oregon lawsuit alleges that the utility knew of the dangers of burning fossil fuels and misled its customers.

 

Trump Plays Music After Medical Emergencies Derail Town Hall

 Trump Plays Music After Medical Emergencies Derail Town Hall (Thanks to Cole for this one)

Two Giant Pandas Arrive at National Zoo in Washington

Two Giant Pandas Arrive at National Zoo in Washington (Thanks to Trevor for this one)

 

Richard Allen on trial in Delphi Murders: What happened to Libby German and Abby Williams

Richard Allen on trial in Delphi Murders: What happened to Libby German and Abby Williams (Thanks to Valerie for this one)

National Constitution Center: Essay Contest for High School Seniors

 Civics Scholarship Essay Contest – Open to all Bucks County High School Seniors (civicscontest.org)

“Interested students are encouraged to submit a 300–500 word essay detailing what they believe to be the greatest threats to our representative democracy, the liberties enshrined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the aspirations highlighted in the Declaration of Independence … and how they might be realistically mitigated.”

The winner will receive a $2,500.00 scholarship and Runner-up a $1,000 scholarship; and both will receive a one-year’s membership to the National Constitution Center (courtesy of the Center).

Submit Essay – Civics Scholarship Essay Contest (civicscontest.org)

Reconsidering the Hollywood Reporter’s A-List of Influencers

 Reconsidering the Hollywood Reporter’s A-List of Influencers - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

How many do you know? Which one are most popular here?

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Costa Rica

 Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Costa Rica - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Aidan for this one)

Ruth Chepngetich breaks women's world record by almost 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon

Ruth Chepngetich breaks women's world record by almost 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon (Thanks to Elizabeth for this one)

Hamas Is Not the Only Problem We Must Reckon With

Hamas Is Not the Only Problem We Must Reckon With from 10/8/23 (Thanks to Mitch for this one)

NASA launches mission to a moon of Jupiter to find out if it could support life

 NASA launches mission to a moon of Jupiter to find out if it could support life (Thanks to Trevor for this one)

NASA's Europa Clipper probe will study Jupiter's moon Europa, which is thought to have an underground ocean and a potentially habitable environment.

A mosaic image of Jupiter's moon Europa, obtained by the camera onboard NASA's Galileo spacecraft, captured on Nov. 25, 1999.

The Optimus robots at Tesla’s Cybercab event were humans in disguise, but fear not!

 The Optimus robots at Tesla’s Cybercab event were humans in disguise - The Verge

Casio made a furry robot designed to cuddle and calm you down - The Verge

North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear

 North Korea says front-line units ready to strike South Korea if more drones appear | AP News (Thank to Sara for this one)

Indefinite Shutdown of Big Thunder Mountain Roller Coaster Announced by Disney

Indefinite Shutdown of Big Thunder Mountain Roller Coaster Announced by Disney - Inside the Magic (Thanks to Sebastian for this one)

 

York County high school's homecoming dance cut short

 York County high school's homecoming dance cut short (wgal.com) (Thanks to Sebastian for this one)

SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Catches Booster With Mechanical Arms

 SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Catches Booster With Mechanical Arms - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Taylor for this one)

SpaceX Launches: SpaceX catches the Super Heavy Booster

U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel

U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Maia for this one)

The Pentagon announced it would send the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and its crew as Israel considered retaliatory attacks against Iran.

Mexican mayor killed less than a week after taking office

 Mexican mayor killed less than a week after taking office | CNN (Thanks to Luca for this one)

The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster; Biden tours Florida surveying damage

 The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster (nbcnews.com) (Thanks to Lexi for this one)

Hurricane Milton: Biden tours Florida's storm-hit streets as debris piles up

Aurora borealis gives Thursday night sky an otherwordly glow |

 Aurora borealis gives Thursday night sky an otherwordly glow | News | buckscountyherald.com

CDC will start screening travelers from Rwanda to the US for Marburg virus

 CDC will start screening travelers from Rwanda to the US for Marburg virus | CNN (Thanks to Finn Z for this)

Woman Calls 911 When 100 Aggressive Raccoons Show Up in Her Yard

 Woman Calls 911 When 100 Aggressive Raccoons Show Up in Her Yard (Thanks to Sam for this one)

The Washington State resident fed some friendly critters for years. Then, their mean friends turned up.

George Baldock, Former Premier League defender, dies aged 31

 Former Premier League defender dies aged 31 (fotmob.com) (Thanks to Cole for this one)

• George Baldock found dead in swimming pool at his home in Glyfada, southern Athens
• Emergency responders unable to revive Greek international at scene
• 31-year-old Baldock joined Panathinaikos in the summer after seven years at Sheffield United

NLDS Game 4: Phillies eliminated from playoffs with loss to Mets

 NLDS Game 4: Phillies eliminated from playoffs with loss to Mets - 6abc Philadelphia (Thanks to Frank for this one, but remember, Mitch wants us to root for the Mets and nothing is better than a subway series)

Bryce Harper (3) takes a break during a pitching change by the Mets during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLDS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York. AP Photo | Frank Franklin II

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi is finally here, with a $30K price tag

 Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi is finally here, with a $30K price tag — plus a surprise Robovan (yahoo.com)

Tesla Cybercab announced: Elon Musk’s robotaxi is finally here - The Verge

Tesla’s Robovan is the surprise of the night - The Verge

Tesla Model 2 launch speculations: Gene Munster (teslarati.com)

Tesla’s Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi event - The Verge

Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab self-driving robotaxi | Tesla | The Guardian

See Tesla's Musk Introduce New CyberCab, Robotaxi - Video - CNET (Thanks to John for these)

Hurricane Milton Moving Away From Florida

 Hurricane Milton Moving Away From Florida | Weather.com (Thanks to Graydon for this one)

Lisa Marie Presley kept her late son’s body in her home for two months

 Lisa Marie Presley kept her late son’s body in her home for two months, according to her memoir | CNN (Thanks to Ali for this one)

5 Scenic Train Rides for Fall Foliage Views

 5 Scenic Train Rides for Fall Foliage Views - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Sabrina for this one)

Why navigate crowded roads to get your fill of autumn colors when you can ride the rails and enjoy gorgeous scenery you can’t see from the highway? 

The dismantling of Google begins with DOJ plans and the Play Store

How the DOJ wants to breakup Google

Google ordered to open up Google Play Store

As a Massacre Unfolded in Haiti, a Frantic Call: ‘Send for Help'

 As a Massacre Unfolded in Haiti, a Frantic Call: ‘Send for Help' - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Taylor for this one)

When a gang assaulted a town in central Haiti last week, one woman called a local community leader begging for assistance. The massacre left at least 78 civilians dead.

As I Am: L.G.B.T.Q. in Japan

 As I Am: L.G.B.T.Q. in Japan - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to Maia for this one)

Milton Regains Category 5 Strength as It Plows Toward Sarasota

 Milton Regains Category 5 Strength as It Plows Toward Sarasota - The New York Times (Thanks to Brody for this one)

The storm’s winds climbed back to 160 miles per hour after weakening slightly for several hours. Gas pumps across Florida ran low as fleeing residents jammed highways.

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, prompts new warnings for Florida amid mass evacuations - CBS News (Thanks to Trevor for this one)

Can America's roadside tigers help repopulated the species in the wild?

 DNA Reveals the Origin Stories of America’s Captive Tigers - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Scientists have wondered if the many captive tigers in the United States could one day help restore the species in the wild.

Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists

 Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

With work on machine learning that uses artificial neural networks, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “showed a completely new way for us to use computers,” the committee said.

The War That Won’t End: How Oct. 7 Sparked a Year of Conflict

 The War That Won’t End: How Oct. 7 Sparked a Year of Conflict - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

A Hostage Waits for Her Husband Still Being Held in Gaza - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

How Gaza Became a Mass Death Trap - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Israel-Gaza War: Photos that Defined a Year of Conflict - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Campuses Are Calmer, but They Are Not Normal, Students and Faculty Say - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

What I’m Thinking About on the First Anniversary of the War - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Port Strike Suspended After Dockworkers’ Union Receives New Wage Offer

 Port Strike Suspended After Dockworkers’ Union Receives New Wage Offer - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

American and U.K. climbers rescued after 2 days stranded on Himalayan mountains in India

 American and U.K. climbers rescued after 2 days stranded on Himalayan mountains in India - CBS News

(Thanks to Luca for this one)

4 Charged in Assault on Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Stepson

 4 Charged in Assault on Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Stepson - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (Thanks to John for this one)

Two adults and two boys, ages 12 and 13, were charged in the attack on the former New York governor and his stepson, the police said.

Death toll rises beyond 230; Fact Checks about Hurricane Helene rumors and misinformation; Stump Speech fact check

Hurricane Helene live updates: Death toll surpasses 230 as rescue efforts continue - ABC News (go.com) (Thanks to Finn R)

Fact check: Six days of Trump lies about the Hurricane Helene response | CNN Politics (Thanks to Valerie for this one). 

Misinformation amid Helene recovery is 'extremely damaging,' FEMA official says (msn.com)

US officials struggle to quash Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories (msn.com)

After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery (msn.com)

Fact Checks:

PolitiFact | Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts in North Carolina

Biden Said Feds Won't Give More Aid to Hurricane Helene Victims? | Snopes.com

FEMA Launches Web Page to Respond to Rumors and Confirm the Facts Related to Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery | FEMA.gov

Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response | FEMA.gov

Hurricane Helene FEMA page | FEMA.gov

Related: Fact-Checking Trump and Harris Stump Speeches - The New York Times (nytimes.com)