Giuliani surrenders, India's lunar landing, and pumpkin spice season.

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Business & Economy

Daily stock market update

US stock markets closed higher on Thursday (S&P +1.10%, Nasdaq +1.59%, Dow +0.54%) ~ The S&P had its best daily performance since June 30 while the Nasdaq finished higher for the third straight day. (More)

Nvidia stock soars to record high as earnings, forecasts crush expectations

Nvidia’s second quarter earning blew away estimates from analysts as the demand for AI keeps pushing the market forward. The company reported revenue of $13.51 billion, a 101% jump from last year. Its shares rose as much as 9% in after-hours trading on Wednesday to a record high of $515 per share. (More)

Peloton shares drop 20% after posting wider-than-expected loss, falling sales due to Bike recall, seasonality

Peloton’s shares fell 20% after another terrible earnings report driven by a recall of faulty adjustable seats on 2 million bikes earlier in the year. The recall’s price tag far exceeded Peloton’s expectations, costing them about $40 million and 20,000 members who paused their monthly subscription while waiting for a replacement seat. The company reported a $241.8 million net loss during the quarter. (More)

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US News, Politics, & Government

Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia 2020 election case

Trump’s former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, surrendered to authorities in Atlanta on charges in the Georgia election interference case. He is facing 13 charges linked to his alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. His lawyers reached a $150,000 bond agreement ahead of his surrender. Sidney Powell, Jenna Ellis, and six other defendants have also surrendered. (More)

"Brutal" heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures from Chicago to New Orleans

A stagnant air mass is now stretched across the Central US resulting in dangerous heat. 126 million people were under extreme heat alerts on Wednesday from Chicago to New Orleans and 100 heat records are being set or tied per day this week. The dome is expected to move south and settle on the south and southwestern parts of the country over the weekend. (More)

All-male S.C. Supreme Court upholds 6-week abortion ban

South Carolina’s all-male Supreme Court upheld a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, reversing its decision that blocked an abortion ban earlier this year. The court said that a woman’s interest in autonomy and privacy doesn’t outweigh the unborn child’s right to live. South Carolina became the first state with an all-male high court in February. (More)

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World

Officials say a jet crash in Russia kills 10, Wagner chief Prigozhin was on passenger list

A private jet crashed in Russia on Wednesday, killing all 10 people aboard. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner mercenary boss who led a mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in June, was on the passenger list. However, it is still unclear if he was on the flight. Prigozhin was exiled to Belarus after the mutiny but has since reportedly surfaced in Russia, raising questions about his future. (More)

Suspected Chinese dissident rides jet ski hundreds of miles to South Korea

South Korea arrested a Chinese dissident who rode 200 hundred miles on a jet ski across the open ocean to escape from China. Insiders said the detained man is activist Kwon Pyong who attended Iowa State University and has been openly critical of China’s rule and strict censorship. Pyong has intended to seek asylum since 2019 and finally made a desperate attempt in order to evade prosecution. (More)

At least 26 killed as railway bridge collapses in India

A railway bridge that was under construction in the state of Mizoram, India collapsed on Wednesday killing at least 26 workers and injuring two. The project will connect Mizoram to the rest of the country, boosting tourism and economic development. India’s railway system is used by millions of people everyday but has proven deadly due to its lack of safety protocols and ageing infrastructure. (More)

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Sports & Entertainment

Messi, Inter Miami survive wild U.S. Open Cup semifinal vs. FC Cincinnati

Miami scored during stoppage time to tie Cincinnati 2-2 and send the game into extra time. Each team scored another goal during the extra period, which forced a penalty shootout. Miami won the shootout 5-4 and will advance to the US Open Cup final with a chance to win a second trophy since Messi has joined the team. (More)

A'ja Wilson ties WNBA record with 53 points in Aces' win

A’ja Wilson tied the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points in a win against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night. It was just 11 days after she set a new career high with 40 points. The Las Vegas Aces are also tied for the most wins in a season in WNBA history with three games remaining. (More)

PGA TOUR Championship begins today

The Tour Championship kicks off in Atlanta today with 30 players teeing it up to compete for $18 million in prize money. Defending champion Rory McIlroy looks to become the first player to win back-to-back FedEx Cup titles. The tournament begins at 11:26 a.m. ET. (More)

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Science, Health, & Tech

India lands a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club

India made history for landing its spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on Wednesday. The craft has a rover module that will collect data on lunar soil and rocks in hopes of finding ice that will help future astronaut missions. India attempted a lunar in landing in 2019 but failed. It now joins the US, the Soviet Union, and China as the only countries to make a successful lunar landing. (More)

Parts of tropical rainforests could get too hot for photosynthesis, study suggests

Some leaves in tropical forests are getting so hot, they may no longer be able to photosynthesize - the process by which they make energy from carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water. This ability fails when leaves reach temperatures around 116 °F, leading to leaf loss and potential death of the tree itself. Scientists believe that widespread tree death is unlikely under current climate policies but stress that almost all life is dependent on photosynthesis for food. More immediate concerns for tropical forests include deforestation, wildfires, and droughts. (More)

1 in 5 mothers were mistreated during pregnancy care: US report

1 in 5 mothers in the US say they were verbally abused, ignored, or disrespected by health care workers during maternal care, according to a new government survey. Additionally, the amount of mothers who die during childbirth nearly doubled from 2018 to 2021 to 32.9 deaths per per 100,000 live births, per the CDC. The rate was far higher at 69.9 deaths per 100,000 births for non-Hispanic Black women. Nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. (More)

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