Nashville manhunt, more hostages released, and funny food promos.

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US News, Politics, & Government

Woman returns from vacation to find family home mistakenly demolished

A company called "You Call It We Haul It" mistakenly demolished a homeowner's property in Atlanta. Susan Hodgson returned from vacation to find her family's property reduced to rubble. The workers had demolished the vacant house, wrongly believing it was the correct location. Despite reporting the incident to the police and consulting lawyers, Hodgson remains in limbo, and the responsible company has yet to contact her. The company has promised to investigate and resolve the mistake. (More)

Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder for threatening to shut engines down

Off-duty pilot Joseph David Emerson faces 83 counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering an aircraft for allegedly attempting to shut off the engines during a flight. The incident occurred on a flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco, which was diverted to land in Portland, Oregon. The two onboard pilots managed to subdue Emerson. No weapons were involved, and investigations are ongoing with the FAA's support. (More)

Manhunt continues for Nashville police chief’s son suspected in shooting of 2 Tennessee officers

Tennessee authorities are still searching for John C. Drake, Jr., the estranged son of Nashville's police chief, in connection with the shooting of two police officers outside a Dollar General store in La Vergne on Saturday. The officers were investigating a stolen vehicle when the suspect shot them after a struggle. The injured officers are in stable condition. The police chief confirmed his son's involvement, and a statewide alert has been issued for Drake, who faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder. (More)

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World

Iceland's PM joining nationwide strike to protest gender inequality

Tens of thousands of women and non-binary people in Iceland, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, are expected to go on a one-day strike today in support of gender equality. The strike aims to highlight the importance of women's contributions to society and fight against systemic wage discrimination and gender-based violence. Iceland has achieved the highest overall score on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report for 14 consecutive years. However, the country’s wage gap still stands at 21%. (More)

Hamas releases 2 more hostages amid intense negotiations

Two elderly women were recovered from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip amid international efforts to secure the release of over 200 people held after Hamas' attack on Israel. The hostages, Nurit Cooper (79) and Yocheved Lifshitz (85), were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Hamas has previously released two hostages, and negotiations continue to free the remaining captives. The US is heavily involved in efforts to secure their release. (More)

Amid triple-digit inflation, Argentina's presidential election heads to a runoff

In the first round of Argentina's presidential election, Economy Minister Sergio Massa emerged as the leading candidate with 36.7% of the vote, followed by right-wing populist Javier Milei at 30%. Massa's victory was a surprise given the economic challenges faced by Argentina, including triple-digit inflation. They will now compete in a November runoff. Massa focused on warning voters about the potential consequences of Milei's plans to reduce the size of the state, while Milei's radical proposals may have turned off some voters. (More)

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Business & Economy

Daily stock market update

US stock markets closed mixed on Monday (S&P -0.17%, Nasdaq +0.27%, Dow -0.58%) ~ The Nasdaq closed higher on Monday to break a four-session losing streak. (More)

Chevron to buy Hess Corp for $53 billion

Chevron agreed to buy rival Hess in a $53 billion deal, marking another significant consolidation in the oil industry. The move allows Chevron to have greater access to US shale production in Texas’ Permian Basin. Hess also has significant oil assets in Guyana, which will contribute to Chevron's long-term production growth. While both companies claim a commitment to "lowering carbon," critics are concerned about their limited investments in renewable energy alternatives. (More)

UAW expands strike to Stellantis pickup truck plant in Michigan

The United Auto Workers union has expanded its strike to a Stellantis plant in Michigan that manufactures Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The new work stoppage includes roughly 6,800 workers and brings the total number of UAW members on strike with Detroit automakers to 40,000. Stellantis improved its offer recently, but the UAW wasn’t satisfied. The strike could have lasting consequences, impacting market share and profits. (More)

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Sports & Entertainment

Kansas City will have the first stadium specifically for women's professional sports

The Kansas City Current announced their new home, the CPKC Stadium, as part of a 10-year naming rights agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway. This stadium is set to become the world's first soccer stadium built solely for a pro women's sports team. Kansas City's investment in women's soccer, including a privately-funded $120M stadium with 11.5K seating capacity (expandable to 22K), has already paid off with a $75M valuation for the team and record attendance. This development is revitalizing the city's Berkley Riverfront district and setting an example for other cities. If the US wins its 2027 Women’s World Cup bid, CPKC Stadium will likely be expanded. (More)

Tyler Perry Strikes Multi-Year First-Look Film Deal With Netflix

Filmmaker Tyler Perry has agreed to a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix. Under the agreement, Perry will write, direct, and produce films for the streaming platform. The collaboration follows Perry's deal with Amazon Studios, where he is set to create four features for Prime Video. (More)

The Texas Rangers are headed to the World Series

The Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 11-4 in game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night. Adolis Garcia hit two homeruns for the Rangers, becoming the 4th player in history to hit more than one in a game 7. Texas will move on to the World Series for the first time since 2011. They will host either the Phillies or Diamondbacks in Arlington on Friday for game 1. (More)

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Science, Health, & Tech

Georgia will be first US state where pharmacies sell medical cannabis

Georgia will become the first US state where pharmacies sell medical marijuana. Patients who meet specific criteria can buy low-dose THC products at their local pharmacy. National chains such as CVS and Walgreens won’t be selling THC products in Georgia, but 130 local pharmacies have agreed to sell products from Botanical Sciences, one of Georgia's two licensed medical cannabis distributors. Other states are reportedly interested in replicating Georgia's program. However, marijuana remains federally illegal in the US. (More)

Apple, caught by surprise in generative AI boom, to spend $1 billion per year to catch up

Apple is set to spend around $1 billion annually on the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products. The company has lagged behind competitors like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon in offering AI-driven products. While Apple uses AI for tasks such as photo enhancement and autocorrect, it has not launched a generative AI product. The company is working on integrating AI into Siri, Messages, Apple Music, and app development. (More)

These tiny mummies reveal the unexpected survival skills of mice

Researchers climbing the Andean volcanoes in Chile and Argentina discovered more than a dozen naturally mummified leaf-eared mice, some potentially centuries old. These high-altitude creatures challenge assumptions about species' ability to survive in extreme environments, as they were found more than 20,000 feet above sea level, where there is minimal food. Analysis of the mummies' genomes suggests that communities of mice lived at these extreme heights, and their stomach contents may provide insight into their survival strategies. (More)

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Bonus Material

Funny food promos from over the years.

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 31.

Can you spot the AI generated “imposters” hidden among artworks?

Runaway tortoise found 5 miles from home, 3 1/2 years later.