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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- VANCE, WALZ VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ENDS WITH BOTH CANDIDATES TOUTING ‘NEW’ FUTURE: Despite differing approaches, both concluded with a shared optimism about guiding the nation toward a more prosperous future, signaling a pivotal moment in the ongoing election.
- CAITLIN CLARK WINS WNBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AFTER HISTORIC DEBUT WITH FEVER: She received 66 of 67 first-place votes, with her biggest competition being Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky.
- PETE ROSE STILL NOT GOING INTO HALL OF FAME A HIS MLB BAN IS PERMANENT AND NOT ‘LIFETIME’: Anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be considered for election to the Hall under a rule adopted by the Hall’s board of directors in 1991.
- GARTH BROOKS SUED BY MAKEUP ARTIST FOR ALLEGED RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT: The lawsuit, filed by a plaintiff referred to as “Jane Roe,” alleges that Brooks sexually assaulted her while she was employed by him.
- SUSPECT ID’D IN DISAPPEARANCE OF MORGAN NICK, THE 6-YEAR-OLD ARKANSAS GIRL WHO VANISHED IN 1995: A man named Billy Jack Lincks, who died in prison, had hair found in his truck matching Morgan Nick’s DNA, leading investigators to identify him as a suspect.
- HODA KOTB DECIDED TO LEAVE ‘TODAY’ AFTER BEING ASKED TO CUT HER $20 MILLION SALARY, PER REPORT: The announcement has come as a surprise to fans and colleagues, with Kotb’s departure marking the end of her 17-year run on the popular morning show.
- TEXAS MAN PAYS $4,000 FOR AUTOGRAPHED TAYLOR SWIFT GUITAR, IMMEDIATELY SMASHES IT INTO PIECES: The reasons behind the man’s decision to destroy the guitar remain unclear, but the event has sparked widespread attention and commentary online.
- TRUMP ‘RESORTED TO CRIMES’ TO STAY IN OFFICE AFTER 2020 LOSS, JACK SMITH TEAM SAYS: Smith’s filing also dismisses Trump’s claims for immunity from prosecution, arguing that his actions were unlawful and not protected by any presidential privileges.
- OASIS IS DITCHING TICKETMASTER’S DYNAMIC TICKET PRICING FOR ITS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR: This decision comes after growing criticism of dynamic pricing, which adjusts ticket prices based on demand, often leading to significantly higher costs for fans.
- DOCKWORKERS’ UNION TO SUSPEND STRIKE UNTIL JAN. 15 TO ALLOW TIME TO NEGOTIATE NEW CONTRACT: The strike began earlier in the week but has been temporarily halted as both sides aim to reach an agreement to prevent long-term disruption at U.S. ports.
- SEAN COMBS ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING 120 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 25 MINORS: The accusations were made public by Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee during a press conference, where he described the claims as “gut-wrenching.”
- JOHN AMOS, VETERAN ACTOR OF ‘ROOTS’ AND ‘GOOD TIMES’ FAME, DIES AT 84: Amos passed away on August 21 in Los Angeles due to natural causes.
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