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US News, Politics, & Government

UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member killed in shooting that sent campus into lockdown

The University of North Carolina was under lockdown on Monday after a shooter killed a faculty member. A suspect was captured about an hour and a half after the shooting, and an all-clear was issued two hours later. No one else was injured in the incident. UNC police and the FBI have started a joint investigation that will take several weeks. Identities and possible motives have not been released. (More)

77 percent in new poll say Biden is too old to be effective if reelected

77% of Americans said in an AP poll that President Biden is too old to be effective if reelected. The negative view of Biden’s age was held across age groups and political affiliations. About half of Americans said Trump is too old for the White House, with Democrats being more likely than Republicans to say his age is a problem. 66% support age limits for presidential candidates, 68% support limits for the House and Senate, and 67% support a hard retirement age for the Supreme Court. (More)

FEMA allocates $3B for climate change as Congress stalls on disaster fund

The Biden Administration said it will provide nearly $3 billion in funding for communities across the US to reduce their exposure to climate-change-related extreme weather. The money will help bolster the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund, which will run out of money this fall, and assist many regions recovering from recent weather and climate disasters. (More)

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World

France to ban Islamic dress in schools

France is banning students from wearing abayas - full-length dresses worn by some Muslim women - in its state-run schools. The new rule adds to the list of religious signs or dress that France has disallowed in schools since the 19th century. It has been updating the law over the years to reflect its changing population. (More)

500 flights cancelled as UK’s air traffic control system hit by "nightmare scenario"

The UK’s air traffic control system had a technical problem on Monday that affected all airlines in the UK resulting in at least 500 canceled flights. The problem has been fixed, but it will take some time for flights to return to normal. Many passengers were stuck on the tarmac or held up in airport buildings around the world. The glitch struck during a public holiday in parts of Britain, making the problem worse. (More)

Ukraine confirms capture of key village on Zaporizhzhia front

Ukraine has captured a key village on the southern Zaporizhzhia front, the latest step in splitting the Russian lines that defend the overland route to Crimea. The breakthrough has brought Ukraine into contact with Russia’s main defense line in the South. Progress in the region has been slow but steady, as Ukrainian troops have had to clear dense minefields and trenches on the frontline. (More)

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Business & Economy

Daily stock market update

US stock markets closed higher on Monday (S&P +0.63%, Nasdaq +0.84%, Dow +0.62%). (More)

IHOP rolls out biscuits menu nationwide for the first time as the chain fights slowing sales

IHOP is making its biscuits menu available nationwide in an effort to boost slumping sales. The new menu item is focused on drawing diners during lunch and dinner hours. Shares of IHOP’s parent company have fallen 25% this year, pulling its market value down to $856 million. (More)

Amazon raises free shipping minimum to $35 for some customers who don’t have Prime

Amazon has started raising its free shipping minimum from $25 to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets. The company is making the change to save money. Prime subscribers, who pay $139 per year, won’t be affected. (More)

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Sports & Entertainment

2023 FIBA World Cup: United States cruises past Greece with balanced effort

The US advanced to the second round of the FIBA World Cup with a 28-point win over Greece. The team’s performance was well-rounded, with 9 out of the 12 players scoring at least 6 points. Meanwhile, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić scored 34 for Slovenia, leading them to a 88-67 win over Georgia. (More)

Simone Biles wins record 8th US gymnastics title

Simone Biles returned from a two-year break to win a record eighth all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championship. The 26-year-old’s victory made her the oldest woman to win a national title since the competition was taken over by USA Gymnastics in 1963. She has not yet said whether she will compete in next year’s Paris Olympics. (More)

Eminem asks Ramaswamy to stop using his music after ‘Lose Yourself’ performance

Eminem has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Vivek Ramaswamy after the presidential candidate sang the rapper’s “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair. Ramaswamy's campaign spokesperson said they will comply with the request. (More)

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Science, Health, & Tech

Live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery

An Australian neurosurgeon pulled 3-inch-long parasitic round worm from a patient’s brain. The woman began experiencing symptoms of forgetfulness and depression in 2021 and an MRI confirmed brain abnormalities that required surgery. The doctors couldn’t identify the worm and sent it to a lab that confirmed it was a type of parasite usually found in pythons. The patient is alive and well, but the case highlights the danger of diseases and infections passing from animals to humans. (More)

Google Flights will now tell you when it’s the cheapest time to book

Google Flights released a new feature yesterday that helps users find the best time to book. The feature will use past data trends to show travelers when prices have been lowest for their chosen destination on selected dates. Some flights will also have a price guarantee badge, which means Google believes the flight won’t get cheaper and will refund the difference if the fare decreases before departure. (More)

NASA releases first US pollution map images from new instrument launched to space

NASA released the first data maps from a new device that tracks air pollution from space. The images show high levels of major pollutants, like nitrogen dioxide - a byproduct of burning fossil fuels - hovering over parts of North America. The concentrations of the chemicals increase during high traffic times but can’t be tracked accurately during cloudy conditions or at night. (More)

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Bonus Material

An airline is testing an “Only Adult” zone on its flights.

A Florida baseball team makes its entire stadium available for rent on Airbnb for $5,000 a night.

Photos from an annual redhead festival in Europe.

5 of the wildest bank heists in history.