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Friday, November 1, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1512, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a masterpiece by Michelangelo, was unveiled to the public for the first time.

Later today we'll be sending you the first edition of The Feel Good Flyover, our new Friday afternoon publication dedicated to positive and heartwarming news. Keep an eye out for it this afternoon, and please let us know what you think. We welcome your feedback and suggestions!

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Massive Flooding Kills 158 in Spain

Historic flash flooding in Spain devastated coastal cities this week, killing at least 158 people in one of the country's deadliest natural disasters.

The Valencia area was the hardest hit as heavy rains on Tuesday night caused a river to overflow, sweeping away debris and cars, and leaving residents trapped by the surging tides.

Buildings, bridges, and businesses have been destroyed, suspending rail services and forcing people to leave their homes for the safety of friends, family, or emergency shelters. You can see the devastation here.

As of Thursday, crews continued to search for people in stranded cars and waterlogged buildings as an unknown number of people remain missing.

Dodgers Celebration Turns Violent

Authorities made several arrests in Los Angeles on Wednesday night after violence and looting erupted as residents celebrated the Dodgers' eighth World Series title in franchise history.

The Los Angeles Police Department also issued a warning about a hostile crowd that allegedly surrounded a city bus and set it on fire. You can see the video here.

Other images showed revelers throwing objects at police and running from a boarded-up Nike store with armfuls of merchandise.

At a news conference Thursday, Mayor Karen Bass said the majority of celebrations were peaceful and discussed today’s planned victory parade.

List: Most Haunted States in the U.S.

New Mexico was named the most haunted state in the U.S. according to a new ranking of states by how scary, spooky and creepy they are.

MoveBuddha, an online relocation site, ranked all 50 states using a formula to calculate the number of haunted locations, cemeteries, unsolved murders, and ghost towns, among other factors.

But while New Mexico was listed as the most haunted state because of its ancient Indian burial grounds, New York was recognized as the state most likely to give you the creeps.

Rather not get spooked? Head for Nevada, Hawaii, or Minnesota, the three least haunted states of all. You can see a map and full lists here.

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➤ The lawsuit against Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway was halted by a Pennsylvania judge Thursday, pausing the case while a federal court considers it. (More)

➤ Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance appeared on the popular “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast Thursday, discussing the election and the first assassination attempt on former President Trump. (More)

➤ A Russian court has hit Google with a symbolic fine of $20 decillion—which is 20 followed by 33 zeros—for blocking content from 17 Russian television channels and other outlets on YouTube. That's far more than the world's entire GDP. (More)

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➤ Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas has announced his retirement from baseball play-by-play broadcasting after an illustrious 44-year career. (More)

➤ Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan, and George Seifert were among the nine coaches announced as semifinalists for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. (See Coaches)

➤ Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James scored his first career points in the NBA on Wednesday, utilizing the same step-back move that his father has become known for. (See Shot)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NFL | NCAAF | NBA | NHL | LPGA

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Election Countdown: 4 Days

One-time GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley made two campaign stops in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, telling voters to "take the emotion out" and support former President Donald Trump. (More)

Democrats have outspent Republicans by $1 billion as of Thursday, investing a combined $4.5 billion on national presidential, congressional, and down-ballot races, according to analytics platform AdImpact. (More)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said former President Trump promised him control of several public health agencies if he wins the White House in November. (More)

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▼	NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	18,095.15	-2.76%
▼	SPX S&P 500	5,705.45	-1.86%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	41,763.46	-0.90%
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➤ Big Stock Move: Peloton stock jumped 28% Thursday after the company named Peter Stern, co-founder of Apple Fitness+, as its new chief executive. (More)

➤ Consumer prices rose 2.1% in September, down from 2.3% in August, and just above the 2% inflation target sought by the Federal Reserve. The Fed meets next week to consider a second interest-rate cut this year. (More)

➤ Ford plans to halt production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning from Nov. 18 until early next year to address high inventories and limit losses. (More)

➤ Microsoft reported a 16% growth in quarterly sales and an 11% increase in quarterly profits as it seeks to convince investors that its massive investment in artificial intelligence is paying off. (More)

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➤ NASA's Perseverance rover captured a humorous "googly eye" solar eclipse on Mars, showing the potato-shaped moon Phobos passing directly in front of the Sun. (See Video)

➤ A low-orbiting satellite with selfie-taking skills captured images of a mysterious chickpea-sized crater in its solar array, raising questions about whether it was caused by space debris or a micrometeoroid. (See Photos)

➤ Tech giant Meta announced that it is developing an AI-powered robotic fingertip with human-level sensing abilities to detect changes in its surroundings. (See Images)

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➤ The Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brittney Spencer, and Cedric the Entertainer will perform in a special fundraising event for hurricane Helene and Milton relief, airing Saturday on CBS and CMT and streaming on Paramount+. (More)

➤ Actor Colin Farrell pushed a friend in a wheelchair for the final 2.5 miles of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, raising money for DEBRA, a charity supporting those with a rare, incurable genetic condition. (See Photos)

➤ November brings with it plenty of new TV viewing options. Fan-favorite series like Yellowstone, Outlander, and Silo are returning to streaming services this month, along with new releases that include the highly anticipated TV spinoff Dune: Prophecy. (See Listings)

➤ Unexpected snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, covering the summit area of Mauna Kea on the Big Island with about 2 inches of white powder. (See Photo)

➤ An ocean photographer captured vivid photos of surfers from underwater, a perspective not often seen. (See Photos)

➤ If you're looking for some chill time this weekend, you're not alone. This polar bear has found itself a nice, quiet spot to stretch out and relax. (See Video)

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