THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1959, Bonanza became the first regularly scheduled TV program broadcasted in color. The Western-themed television series ran for 14 seasons.

Here’s a feel-good news item: Music icon Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a distraught woman off a ledge in downtown Nashville on Tuesday night. "It takes all of us to keep each other safe," the police chief said.

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Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana Coast

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.

The storm, located about 30 miles south-southwest of Morgan City, was moving northeast at 17 mph. See photos here.

A hurricane warning was in effect for most of the Louisiana coastline, with a storm surge warning extending from Louisiana to the Mississippi-Alabama border.

Officials have declared states of emergency in Louisiana and Mississippi, with many coastal areas under evacuation orders.

Fani Willis Fights State Subpoenas

Three judges recused themselves this week as Fulton County DA Fani Willis attempted to block subpoenas requiring her testimony before a Georgia State Senate committee.

The committee subpoenaed Willis to testify tomorrow and submit documents on the 2020 election probe that resulted in her office charging former President Trump and associates with election interference.

On Sept. 4, Willis filed a petition seeking a permanent injunction, arguing that the committee's broad subpoenas would harm her case.

It remained unclear whether a new judge would be assigned in time to hear the case before Friday’s Senate hearing. It was also uncertain whether Willis would comply with the subpoenas if an injunction was not issued.

List: Best Ice Cream in Every State

A list of every state’s best ice cream spots features shops ranging from traditional creameries and parlors to more sophisticated gelato stores.

At Oklahoma’s Roxy’s Ice Cream Social, locals want their Cookie Monster—a giant scoop of ice cream smashed between two chocolate chip cookies.

A few stores have names as creative as their flavors. Michigan has Moomers, and Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge calls Kentucky home.

And in Nebraska, there's Ivanna Cone, a family-owned ice cream shoppe that's very pun-friendly. You can see your state's top ice cream parlor here.

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➤ House Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote on a short-term government funding bill in the face of GOP opposition. (More)

➤ Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shook hands in a show of civility at a 9/11 ceremony in New York on Wednesday, hours after the two had several heated exchanges at their first presidential debate. (More)

➤ Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $700 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine during his Kyiv visit Wednesday, including funds for infrastructure projects and landmine removal. (More)

➤ Nearly 1 in 4 millennials and Gen Z Americans say they don’t plan on having children due to financial, political, and social concerns, according to a new MassMutual survey. (More)

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➤ The NFL's opening week averaged 21 million viewers per game, a 12% increase from last year, setting a record for Week 1 viewership. (More)

➤ San Francisco 49ers' coach Kyle Shanahan suggested that running back Christian McCaffrey’s calf injury might make him miss Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. (More)

➤ NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that league expansion wasn't discussed at this week's board meeting, but the topic will be addressed at some point this season. (More)

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Election Countdown: 53 Days

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte and ex-Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective Republican and Democratic primaries for New Hampshire governor Tuesday, ensuring the state will elect its third female governor to replace outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu. (More)

Pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president on social media after Tuesday's debate, praising the candidate and earning millions of likes from her young female fan base. (More)

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed 30% of GOP voters won't support Democrats due to bias against women, minorities, and gay people, drawing comparisons to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 “deplorables” comment. (More)

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Daily Market Report 09/11/2024

▲	NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	17,395.53	2.17%
▲	SPX S&P 500	5,554.13	1.07%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	40,861.71	0.31%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$57,406.73	-0.42%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$2,540.20	1.11%
▲	ALHC Alignment Healthcare, Inc. Top Gainer	$10.75	(+19.44%)
▼	RTO Rentokil Initial plc	$24.95	-21.04%

➤ Big Stock Move: Rentokil Initial shares fell 21% Wednesday after the pest control company warned it would take a $104.5 million profit hit this year. (More)

➤ Inflation dipped to a three-year low in August as falling gas and used car prices offset price increases in other areas. The report comes a week before the Federal Reserve meets to consider cutting interest rates. (More)

➤ Executives at the 155-year-old Campbell Soup Company say they plan to change the name of the iconic firm to The Campbell’s Company to reflect the expansion of its product line beyond canned soup. (More)

➤ The Norfolk Southern freight railroad company confirmed that it had hired a law firm to investigate possible ethical misconduct by its CEO, Alan Shaw. (See Details)

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➤ NASA announced that the uncrewed Boeing Starliner spacecraft safely landed in New Mexico on Saturday, confirming that the return would have been safe for astronauts onboard. (More)

➤ The northern lights may be visible from Minnesota south to Iowa and from New York west to Oregon this week due to a geomagnetic storm, with NOAA forecasting the best viewing opportunity is tonight. (More)

➤ A robot began a two-week mission to retrieve melted fuel debris from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, the most challenging phase of the decommissioning. (More)

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➤ A poll found that 65% of parents and 39% of teens believe being a teenager today is harder than it was 20 years ago. Technology and social pressures were cited as key reasons. (See Study)

➤ A survey by Gallup found that 75% of retired Americans say they have enough money to live comfortably, compared to 45% of non-retirees. Social Security was a major income source for 58% of retirees. (See Survey)

➤ Support for a U.S. TikTok ban declined to 32% of adults, with half doubting a ban would occur, according to a poll. (See Poll)

➤ A suspect was arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting the Line Fire in Southern California. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, is accused of igniting one of three major wildfires that have burned over 100,000 acres in a week. (More)

➤ Pope Francis held a Mass in East Timor that drew an estimated 600,000 people, nearly half the country's population. (See Photos)

➤ A 3.5-year world cruise by Villa Vie Residences faces more delays in Belfast. Passengers say the company has asked guests to cover their own hotel costs going forward. (More)

➤ A Red River hog named Finn gave birth to her first hoglet at Colorado's Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, with the baby sporting a reddish-orange coat and stripes that will fade as it matures. (Watch Video)

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