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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- ALLAN LICHTMAN REVEALS HIS 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PREDICTION: Lichtman uses his “Keys to the White House” model, which relies on various factors, such as the economy and incumbency, to forecast the outcome.
- BOEING’S STARLINER SPACECRAFT WILL ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO EARTH WITHOUT A CREW ON FRIDAY: This upcoming mission is a key test before the Starliner can carry astronauts, marking an important milestone for Boeing in the competitive space industry.
- RICH HOMIE QUAN, THE ATLANTA RAPPER KNOWN FOR TRAP JAMS LIKE ‘TYPE OF WAY,’ DIES AT 33: The cause of death was not immediately available, with an autopsy scheduled for Friday.
- BRIAN STELTER RETURNS TO CNN AND THE RELIABLE SOURCES NEWSLETTER: Stelter previously left the network when his show was canceled in 2022, but now he will be contributing to the newsletter as CNN continues its commitment to media analysis and coverage of the industry.
- CHASE SAYS USING SYSTEM GLITCH TO WITHDRAW CASH IS ‘FRAUD, PLAIN AND SIMPLE’: The trend involves depositing fake checks and withdrawing funds before they bounce, misleading people into thinking they can get “free money.”
- JOEY CHESTNUT TOPS TAKERU KOBAYASHI WITH NEW WORLD RECORD OF 83 HOT DOGS TO WIN NETFLIX EATING BATTLE: This victory adds to Chestnut’s legacy as one of the greatest competitive eaters, highlighting his dominance in the sport.
- HUNTER WOODHALL AND TARA DAVIS-WOODHALL WIN OLYMPIC MEDALS, AND AMERICANS’ HEARTS: Both athletes have overcome significant challenges to reach the pinnacle of their sports, making their success even more remarkable.
- THOUSANDS OF HOTEL WORKERS LAUNCH STRIKE AFTER TALKS STALL WITH TOP CHAINS: The strike, which affects several locations, is part of a broader movement among hospitality workers seeking improved pay and benefits amid rising living costs.
- COURT REINSTATES MURDER CONVICTION OF ADNAN SYED, SUBJECT OF “SERIAL” PODCAST: Syed had originally been convicted for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, but questions about the fairness of his trial led to his release last year.
- ERROR MESSAGES AND LENGTHY ONLINE QUEUES GREET FANS SCRAMBLING TO SECURE OASIS REUNION TICKETS: Reports indicate issues with ticketing platforms, such as long wait times, website crashes, and high demand leading to quickly sold-out shows.
- GEORGIA SCHOOL SHOOTING LEAVES AT LEAST 4 DEAD AND CLOSE TO 30 INJURED: Police have identified the victims as teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall and 14-year-old students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo.
- ADULT FILM STAR WHO SHOT 300 SCENES IN JUST 6 MONTHS REVEALS BRUTAL IMPACT IT HAD ON HER BODY: She revealed that the intense schedule led to physical exhaustion, pain, and long-term impacts on her health.
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