MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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Israeli Protests Erupt Over Deaths of 6 Hostages

Israel’s military recovered the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages from a tunnel under the city of Rafah on Saturday. Among the victims was Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Thousands of devastated Israelis took to the streets, calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate a hostage release deal with Hamas.

Israel’s largest labor union also called for a general strike until a deal is reached. In response, Netanyahu stated he is committed to bringing the killers to justice and achieving a deal to release the remaining hostages.

Officials said they reached the hostages shortly after they were killed by Hamas. In response, Hamas blamed the deaths on Israel for refusing to sign a ceasefire deal.

Lawsuit Claims Feds Hid Fluoride Study

A lawsuit claims federal officials blocked the release of a 2022 government study linking childhood fluoride exposure to lower intelligence for two years.

The National Toxicology Program's analysis, based on studies from Canada, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Mexico, concludes with "moderate confidence" that water containing more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter is consistently associated with lower IQs in kids.

This level is significantly higher than the current federal recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter, established in 2015, and 1.2 milligrams per liter for five decades before that.

Health officials deny blocking the report, saying it raised research questions. Critics say the findings challenge long-held assurances about fluoride's safety in drinking water.

High School Deaths Spark Football Debate

Five high school and middle school players have died in football-related incidents at the start of this season, rekindling debates about the sport's safety for young athletes.

Four players died during practice or pre-season workouts, and one in a game. Two of the deaths occurred on the same day.

A West Georgia player was also hospitalized Friday night and underwent surgery Saturday morning.

Debates center primarily on the risk of head and brain injuries and whether these risks outweigh the benefits youth football can bring to communities.

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➤ Republican Sens. Tom Cotton (Ark.) and Lindsey Graham (S.C.) disagreed over Donald Trump’s proposal to mandate insurance coverage for IVF and other fertility treatments, reflecting a broader split within the party on the measure. (More)

➤ California Gov. Gavin Newsom substantially reduced the budget for establishing a slavery reparations agency, opting instead to fund further research on the issue. (See Details)

➤ The California legislature voted to ban snacks like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Twinkies from school cafeterias because they contain food additives linked to child behavioral issues. It's the first legislation of its kind in the U.S. (See Details)

➤ Russian air strikes in Kharkiv, Ukraine injured at least 41 Ukrainians. Officials accused Moscow of "aiming exclusively at civilian infrastructure.” (More)

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➤ Scottie Scheffler won the Fed Ex Cup golf championship Sunday, his eighth win of the year, taking home a $25 million prize and capping the greatest year of victories in golf since Tiger Woods in 2006. (More)

➤ Saturday’s college football matches showed which teams are showing early dominance—and which teams aren’t. Here’s a look at the takeaways from the key games. (See Takeaways)

➤ Robert Morris University defensive back Rob Carter Jr. brought in this acrobatic one-handed interception that will certainly be an early contender for catch of the year. (Watch Video)

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The Harris-Walz campaign is scheduled to visit the Rust Belt today, aiming to build blue-collar support in crucial swing states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. (More)

Donald Trump voiced support for a Florida referendum to legalize marijuana but called for a state law banning cannabis use in public. (See Details)

Tim Walz’s older brother posted on Facebook this week that he is “100% opposed” to all of Gov. Walz's ideology and that he is not the “type of character” to lead the nation. (See Details)

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➤ About 10,000 hotel workers went on strike Sunday at 25 hotels in eight cities, seeking guaranteed daily work and higher wages from the nation’s top chains. (Details)

➤ At least ten restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy this year, reflecting soaring bankruptcy filings in the general economy. Red Lobster, Buca di Beppo, and Roti are among those who filed. (See List)

➤ Ford is recalling 90,736 vehicles due to engine valve issues, according to U.S. regulators. Dealers will test recalled engines and replace them as necessary free of charge. (More)

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➤ The Airbus Beluga, a bizarrely shaped aircraft for transporting plane parts, stunned viewers with its surreal landing and takeoff in a recent video. (Watch Video)

➤ Dogs trained with soundboard buttons understand and respond to specific words even when used by a stranger and not their owner, a new study found. (More)

➤ Our brains could be filled with microplastics from sources like synthetic clothing fibers, and degrading car tires, researchers found. (See Details)

➤ Japan is promoting four-day workweeks to address labor shortages and combat overwork. (More)

➤ Rio de Janeiro police conducted a major operation against claw machines, seizing equipment and plush toys. Authorities claim the machines are illegal games of chance, not skill, potentially linked to organized crime. (More)

➤ A Bangladeshi activist, Michael Chakma, was found alive after five years in a secret detention facility known as the "House of Mirrors," following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. (See Details)

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➤ The Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 honored amateur photographers in its Outstanding Amateur Category, showcasing stunning landscape images. (See Photos)

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