Keeping Up With America

N.C. judge argues for release of man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan’s father: The North Carolina judge who presided over the 1996 murder trial over the killing Michael Jordan’s father petitioned the state’s parole commission to release one of the men convicted in the case.

La Nina could soon arrive. Here’s what that means for winter weather: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a 60% chance that a weak La Nina event will develop this autumn and could last until March.

Texas prepares first U.S. execution tied to ‘shaken baby syndrome’ death: Texas is preparing to put a man to death Thursday in what would be the nation’s first execution involving a case of “shaken baby syndrome,” a diagnosis that has been re-evaluated in more recent years, leading to the overturning of similar convictions.

Coca-Cola recalls thousands of cases of mislabeled ‘zero sugar’ lemonade for containing sugar: Thousands of cases of improperly labeled Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade have been recalled after they were found to contain the regular formula of lemonade with 40 grams of sugar, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Bed Bath & Beyond brand gets an in-store renaissance: Midvale, Utah-based Beyond Inc., formerly Overstock.com, which bought the big-box retailer out of bankruptcy, will re-introduce Bed Bath & Beyond branded products at its more than 100 physical Container Store locations. 

Around the World

Liam Payne’s family says they are heartbroken after former One Direction star’s death: Payne, who belonged to the wildly successful band One Direction before its members split up to pursue solo careers in 2016, was 31.

Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza: Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year’s attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said Thursday. Troops appeared to have run across him in a battle, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was the man Israel has hunted for more than a year.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Uber is reportedly exploring an Expedia takeover

A $105,000 robot arm nobody needs cooked me a delicious lunch

Meta fired dozens of employees for using $25 food credits to buy wine glasses and toothpaste

Richer, Wiser, Happier

2 in 5 U.S. credit card holders have topped out their spending limit: Roughly 2 in 5 credit cardholders, or 37%, have either maxed out a credit card or come close to doing so since the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in March 2022, according to a new online survey of 3,576 U.S. adults by personal finance firm Bankrate.

A Fed Rate Cut Is Finally Here. 4 Things You Should Do Right Now: There was a collective sigh of relief when, on Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by half a percentage point. After more than a year of higher interest rates, knowing that lower rates are on the way is welcome news. But what will those lower rates do for you? How can you benefit?

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Chiefs owner OK with Harrison Butker’s ‘traditional values’ PAC | Sabrina Ionescu secures Liberty Game 3 win vs. Lynx in WNBA Finals

Tim Walz to Make Debut Appearances on ‘The View’ and ‘The Daily Show’ | Nick Jonas Runs Off Stage After Being Targeted by Laser Pointer During Jonas Brothers Concert

Justin Chambers Addresses ‘Accused’ Death With ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Joke: Going ‘To Get to Izzy’s Eggs’ | ​​Why Tyra Banks returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after 19-year hiatus

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

5 Tips for Carving a Pumpkin—And Not Injuring Yourself in the Process

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