Australian government hands out PVC pipe for tourists to beat off dingo attacks. "Dingo sticks" (www.watoday.com.au)
David DePape found guilty in Paul Pelosi hammer attack (www.cnn.com)
A jury has found David DePape guilty on two counts in the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, last year in the couple’s San Francisco home.
Despite being filled with irreligious, many still visit shrines in japan. (www.dailysabah.com)
Elizabeth Hirschhorn moves out of Brentwood Airbnb after 570 rent-free days. She said she had a right to stay (news.yahoo.com)
Elizabeth Hirschhorn, the Brentwood tenant who did not pay rent for her luxury Airbnb rental for 570 days, moved out of the unit on Friday.
Blast at Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza kills dozens | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Dozens were killed and many more injured in a blast at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip late Saturday night, according to an official at a nearby hospital and eyewitnesses who spoke with CNN.
Mike Johnson elected House speaker with broad Republican support (apnews.com)
Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed (www.bbc.com)
Scientists say they may have made the biggest breakthrough in treating cervical cancer in 20 years, using a course of existing, cheap drugs ahead of usual radiotherapy treatment....
Activists Rally Over Pending Fracking on Ohio's State Lands (www.clevescene.com)
Giant Aztec snakehead beneath Mexico City university (www.yahoo.com)
“The sculpted snake is 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) long, 2.8 feet (0.85 m) wide and 3.3 feet (1 m) high, and it weighs about 1.3 tons (1.2 metric tons), the INAH said. Several colors — including red, blue, black and white — are preserved on the sculpture.”
Scoop: White House has discussed U.S. military response if Hezbollah attacks Israel (www.axios.com)
Republicans ramp up search for an escape hatch from speaker chaos (www.politico.com)
Centrists are signaling they’re open to a deal. Democrats are outlining terms. With no speaker in sight yet, House Republicans are ramping up their discussions about a way to reopen the chamber....
Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights (apnews.com)
Gene therapies for rare diseases are under threat. Scientists hope to save them (www.nature.com)
As industry steps aside, scientists seek innovative ways to make sure expensive treatments can reach people who need them.
US adds another option for fall COVID vaccination with updated Novavax shots (apnews.com)
U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax....
Iran can produce fissile material for nuclear bomb in 2 weeks - US says (www.jpost.com)
Iran can produce fissile material for nuclear bomb in 2 weeks - US says Report: Iran not pursuing a weapons program at this time, has the capacity to produce enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb in less than two weeks. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 1, 2023...
Anheuser-Busch says it will no longer amputate the tails of Budweiser's Clydesdales (www.npr.org)
The beermaker says it will end the practice known as tail docking after it came under pressure by animal rights group PETA.
Escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante caught after two weeks (www.bbc.co.uk)
Biden will nominate a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration (apnews.com)
President Joe Biden will nominate a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew March after running into opposition from Republican senators....
Phoenix man let 10-year-old son drive pickup truck on freeway, police say (apnews.com)
A man has been arrested after allowing his 10-year-old son to drive a pickup truck on a Phoenix-area freeway, authorities said Sunday....
Russia fires warning shots at ‘Ukraine-bound’ cargo ship in Black Sea (www.independent.co.uk)
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a dry cargo ship in the Black Sea on Sunday, after the Russian defence ministry said it intercepted the Palau-flagged “Sukru Okan” ship heading towards Ukraine.
Pro-Voting Groups Challenge Michigan’s Voter Transportation Ban in New Lawsuit (www.democracydocket.com)
On Friday, Aug. 11, pro-voting groups filed a lawsuit challenging a Michigan statute that makes it a misdemeanor to “hire a motor vehicle” to transport voters to the polls unless they are “physically unable to walk.” According to the lawsuit, which was filed in state court, “no other state has an equivalent...
'It’s like I’m worthless’: Troubleshooters investigate patient dumping allegations (www.wave3.com)
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, known as EMTALA, was passed in 1986 as a federal anti-dumping law. It mandates “patients who present to a hospital emergency department”… “must undergo an appropriate medical screening examination by a physician”… “to determine whether they have an emergency medical...
Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary (apnews.com)
Meta to end news access in Canada over publisher payment law (www.theguardian.com)
Move comes in response to Canadian legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers
Global warming is making big(ger) waves off the California coast, scientists say (www.latimes.com)
Climate change has left no part of the sea unaltered. As melting glaciers and hotter temperatures force global sea levels ever higher, the height and power of ocean waves are increasing along California’s coast — and elsewhere.
