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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- DONALD TRUMP IS SAFE AFTER AN APPARENT ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AT HIS FLORIDA GOLF CLUB: The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was armed with an AK-style rifle was spotted near the course while Trump was golfing.
- INSTAGRAM TO AUTOMATICALLY PUT TEENS INTO PRIVATE ACCOUNTS WITH INCREASED RESTRICTIONS AND PARENTAL CONTROLS: Both new and existing teen users will be transitioned to this feature, designed to provide a safer environment online.
- EXPLODING PAGERS BELONGING TO HEZBOLLAH KILL 8 AND INJURE MORE THAN 2,700 IN LEBANON: The explosions have triggered widespread chaos, and Hezbollah has vowed retaliation.
- TUPPERWARE FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY AS ITS COLORFUL CONTAINERS LOSE RELEVANCE: The company reported more than $1.2 billion in debts and $679.5 million in assets.
- SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS INDICTED ON SEX TRAFFICKING, RACKETEERING AND PROSTITUTION-RELATED CHARGES: The indictment details how Combs allegedly manipulated women for orchestrated sexual performances with high-profile clients.
- TENNESSEE IS ADDING A 10% FEE ON FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS NEXT SEASON TO PAY PLAYERS: This new charge, called a “talent fee,” is intended to help fund Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation for student-athletes.
- TEAMSTERS DECIDE NOT TO MAKE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT: The union’s decision marks a break from its tradition of endorsing Democratic candidates since 1996.
- NORTH CAROLINA GOP GOVERNOR NOMINEE MARK ROBINSON VOWS TO KEEP RUNNING AFTER REPORT ON RACIAL AND SEXUAL COMMENTS: Robinson has dismissed the pressure to drop out of the race, asserting that he remains fully committed to running and intends to continue his campaign through the 2024 election.
- ELON MUSK’S X AND STARLINK FACE NEARLY $1 MILLION IN DAILY FINES FOR ALLEGED BAN EVASION IN BRAZIL: The decision stems from broader regulatory crackdowns in Brazil aimed at controlling content and service compliance within the country’s jurisdiction.
- AMAZON WORKERS MUST RETURN TO OFFICE FULL TIME, CEO SAYS: This marks a significant shift from the hybrid work model introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed employees to work remotely up to two days a week.
- SHOHEI OHTANI BECOMES THE FIRST MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYER WITH 50 HOMERS, 50 STOLEN BASES IN A SEASON: Ohtani achieved this remarkable feat during a game where he hit three home runs and recorded two stolen bases.
- CONNIE CHUNG SLAMS FORMER CBS CO-ANCHOR DAN RATHER’S ‘BIAS REGARDING WOMEN’ IN TELL-ALL MEMOIR: Chung revealed that during their time working together at CBS News, Rather frequently displayed behavior that marginalized female colleagues.
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