Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza 10 years after being taken captive by ISIL - Al Jazeera English

The now 21-year-old woman has returned home to her family in Iraq after complex rescue involving Israel, US and Jordan.

Thursday Night Football: Kirk Cousins, Falcons stun Bucs with 36-30 overtime win - NBC Sports

Cousins passed for 509 yards and four touchdowns to rally Atlanta.

Two human cases of bird flu confirmed in California as infection continues to spread in US: CDC - Fox News

The Centers of Disease Control confirmed on Thursday that two additional cases of the bird flu were identified in California, upping the number to 16 cases in 2024.

Menendez brothers case under review for possible resentencing amid new evidence, LA County DA says - CBS Los Angeles

More than 30 years after Erik and Lyle Menéndez were convicted of killing their parents, new evidence in the high-profile murder case is being reviewed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's office as it considers a possible resentencing.

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme - CNN

A judge excoriated a Colorado county clerk for her crimes and lies before sentencing her Thursday to nine years behind bars for a data-breach scheme spawned from the rampant false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential race.

Helene has become one of the deadliest hurricanes of the modern era - The Washington Post

These are the 10 deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States before Helene and since 1954, when forecasters began issuing routine hurricane forecasts.

Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base - NBC News

Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.

GOP Rep. Lawler acknowledges darkening his face as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume after photo surfaces - CNN

New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler acknowledged that he darkened his face as part of a Michael Jackson Halloween costume, which he called an “homage,” after The New York Times reported Thursday that he wore blackface as a college student in 2006.

Absolute, utter heartbreak for the Brewers as Devin Williams falters against the Mets in ninth - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Three outs from a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, the Brewers saw their postseason end in crushing fashion.

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope - The Washington Post

A bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a new study finds. Scientists hope it is a pollution solution.

Northern Lights in MN: Solar flares sets stage for aurora - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Keep an eye to the north: The Northern Lights could be visible as far south as central Iowa amid a strong geomagnetic storm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.

Melania Trump signals support for abortion rights - BBC.com

Her apparent support of abortion access puts her at odds with her husband, who has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v Wade.

Kamala Harris deploys Liz Cheney to woo anti-Trump Republicans - POLITICO

The vice president called the former congresswoman who led the House's Jan. 6, 2021 investigation a "true patriot."

The new Ford Expedition adds Android Automotive and half of the Lincoln’s panoramic screen - The Verge

Ford’s redesigned 2025 Expedition features a 24-inch display that runs the automaker’s Google-powered Digital Experience infotainment system.

A co-lead on Sora, OpenAI’s video generator, has left for Google - TechCrunch

A co-lead on OpenAI's video generator, Sora, has left the company to join Google, where he'll also be working on video generation tech.

Top Execs Exit Trump Media Amid Allegations of CEO’s Mismanagement and Retaliation - ProPublica

Several people involved with the former president’s company, operator of Truth Social, believe the departures were retaliation following internal complaints about CEO Devin Nunes to the company board.

The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on - The Associated Press

U.S. ports from Maine to Texas have been closed due to a strike by the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers. The International Longshoremen’s Association is demanding higher wages and a total ban on the automation of cranes, gates and trucks that are u…

Investors are scrambling to get into ElevenLabs, which may soon be valued at $3 billion - TechCrunch

ElevenLabs, a startup that makes AI tools for audio applications, is being approached by existing and new investors about a new round, which could value

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Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him - CNN

Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a “Jane Roe” who says she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for the award-winning singer.

‘Abbott Elementary’ Sets Crossover Episode With ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ - Variety

It's official: ABC's "Abbott Elementary" and FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are indeed plotting a crossover episode.

Central Beirut hit as Israel vows ‘very strong’ response to Iran - CNN

Israel’s war cabinet is weighing its response after Iran launched its largest-ever attack on the country. Follow for live updates.

Feds say there’s no money left to respond to hurricanes — after FEMA spent $1.4B on migrants - New York Post

A relatively paltry $4 million has been paid directly to families and individuals in the week since Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast.

UN Security Council backs Guterres after Israel bars him from country - The Jerusalem Post

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday expressed its full support for Secretary-General Antonio Guter

Verdicts reached for 3 former Memphis officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols - The Associated Press

Three former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, but were acquitted of the harshest charges they faced. Nichols' death that sparked national protests and calls for broad changes in policing. Jurors deliberate…

Saints' Carr would welcome reunion with Adams - ESPN

Saints quarterback Derek Carr said he would love the chance to play with former teammate Davante Adams again.

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Live coverage: ULA to launch second test flight of its Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral - Spaceflight Now

Caitlin Clark named WNBA rookie of the year, ending season-long debate - The Washington Post

Caitlin Clark was one vote shy of winning the award unanimously. Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky received the other vote.

Here's everything to expect when the September jobs report is released Friday - CNBC

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to show growth of 150,000, form 142,000 the month before, with a steady unemployment rate of 4.2%.

Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC - ABC News

Trump claims new Jack Smith filing is election interference. Here's how it became public. - NBC News

Former President Donald Trump accused special counsel Jack Smith of election interference over a new filing in his federal case. Here's what really happened.

Intricate map of tiny fruit fly brain marks major neuroscience milestone - The Washington Post

Scientists mapped the fruit fly brain’s more than 50 million connections, a step in aiding future human brain research.

Celebrity photographer exposes what she saw at 30 Diddy parties, including ‘warning’ for children - New York Post

Celebrity photographer Selma Fonseca, who attended “20 to 30” Diddy parties throughout her career and reportedly broke the news of his romance with Jennifer Lopez in 1999, opened up abo…

Kim Kardashian's Favorite Smart Ring is Now on Sale on Amazon—Grab It Before Prime Day - Gizmodo

One of the first times the Oura Ring has been offered at a discount.

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