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US News, Politics, & Government

U.S. asks for help finding missing F-35 fighter jet after pilot ejects during 'mishap'

The US Marine Corps was asking for the public’s help to locate an F-35B Lightning II jet after the pilot ejected due to a “mishap” on Sunday. The plane was in autopilot mode and continued flying after the incident occurred. It took the military a day and a half to locate the “debris field,” but it hasn’t specified if the wreckage is from the jet. The pilot is in stable condition at a local medical center. (More)

Rep. Jennifer Wexton won't run in 2024 due to new diagnosis

Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) announced that she will not run for a fourth term in 2024 after being diagnosed with a rare and debilitating neurological disorder. Wexton was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in April but noticed that the women in her support group weren’t having the same experience and was then diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. She is seeking treatment and will serve out her current term. (More)

Arrest made in ambush killing of LA Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Los Angeles police have arrested Kevin Salazar in connection with the murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. Police said that people from the community shared information that helped investigators find the suspect once the department shared details about a suspicious vehicle in the murder case. Salazar admitted to the murder during his arrest, according to sources close to the investigation. Arresting officers described Salazar as suffering from diminished mental capacity, which was confirmed by his mother, who said he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia about five years ago. (More)

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World

Trudeau says ‘credible allegations’ link Indian government to killing on Canadian soil

Canada is saying that it has credible information linking Indian government agents to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June. Nijjar was designated by India as a “terrorist” for his involvement in the Sikh separatist movement. His death outraged the large Sikh community in Canada, which numbers in the hundreds of thousands. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said those responsible for the murder will be held accountable. (More)

Iran frees 5 Americans in prisoner swap

In a prisoner swap, Iran has freed five Americans while the US is releasing five Iranians. The Americans had been declared wrongfully detained and the Iranians were charged or convicted of nonviolent crimes. Under the deal, Iran will also have access to $6 billion in funds that have been frozen in South Korea. However, they will only be able to use the funds for humanitarian transactions. (More)

Ukraine sues EU neighbors over food imports ban

Ukraine is suing Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary over their bans on food imports from Kyiv. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year essentially closed the Black Sea shipping lanes and forced Ukraine to transport its grain by land. This led to large quantities of grain ending up in central Europe, which drove price down and hurt local farmers. In response, the European Union banned Ukraine from importing grain to Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary but that ban ended on Sept 15. So the three countries decided to announce their own restrictions. And Ukraine is suing because it doesn’t think individual countries should be allowed to ban imports without the consent of the EU. (More)

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Business & Economy

Daily stock market update

US stock markets closed higher on Monday (S&P +0.07%, Nasdaq +0.01%, Dow +0.02%) ~ Stocks were nearly flat yesterday as investors gear up for the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week. (More)

Clorox says last month’s cyberattack is still disrupting production

Clorox warned that its quarterly earnings will take a hit from a recent cyber attack, which has disrupted operations. The company believes the threat is contained and will begin ramping up to full production. However, consumers can expect product shortages over the next few months. (More)

Gas prices hit 2023 highs as oil stays hot

The national average for regular gas hit $3.88 a gallon on Monday, the highest price since Oct 2022. Gas prices have jumped by five cents a gallon in the past week alone. Usually, gas prices cool off after summer driving season ends on Labor day, but the opposite has happened this year because Saudi Arabia’s and Russia’s supply cuts are lifting oil prices. (More)

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Sports & Entertainment

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs reportedly set NFL record with restructured 4-year deal

The Chiefs restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year deal. His new contract will pay him $210.6 million between the 2023 and 2026 seasons, which is the most in NFL history over a four-year span. The Chiefs plan to revisit the contract after the 2026 season. (More)

Michigan State begins process of firing coach Mel Tucker

Michigan State University told head football coach Mel Tucker that they intend to fire him, citing unprofessional and unethical behavior. Tucker was suspended last week without pay after sexual harassment reports emerged in the news. The school hopes to fire him with cause so they don’t have to pay the remaining $79 million on his contract. (More)

Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios expected to resume negotiations

The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studios are expected to resume negotiations on Wednesday, more than four months after the writers went on strike. The talks are expected to last several days. Meanwhile, Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher walked back on their decision to film their talk shows during the strike after facing backlash. (More)

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Science, Health, & Tech

FDA, CDC warn toxic plant showing up in some weight loss products

Some weight loss supplements sold online may contain a toxic plant called yellow oleander. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a case report on Friday of a child who became ill after accidentally taking a weight loss pill that was said to contain tejocote root, but actually contained yellow oleander. Some say the plant can help with weight loss when taken in small amounts; however, the entire plant is poisonous. The FDA said the plant is commonly found in supplements labeled “Nuez de la India” that are sold on eBay and Amazon. (More)

Rare dinosaur skeleton, known as ‘Barry,’ goes on sale in Paris auction

A well-preserved Camptosaurus dinosaur skeleton will be up for auction next month. It dates from the late Jurassic period, 150 million years ago, and was first discovered in Wyoming in the 1990s. The fossil is 6.9 feet tall and 16.4 feet long. Dinosaur skeletons are rare on the art market and it is expected to fetch up to $1.2 million when it goes on sale. (More)

Elon Musk says X will charge users ‘a small monthly payment’ to use its service

During a live-streamed conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Musk said the company was “moving to a small monthly payment for the use of the X system.” However, he didn’t say how much the subscription would cost. The paywall is meant to combat vast armies of bots that flood the platform with spam. Musk also said that the site now has 550 million monthly users. (More)

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