SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1888, Mary Ann Nichols, the first known victim of London's "Jack the Ripper," was discovered murdered in the city's Whitechapel district, starting the infamous mystery of the killer's true identity.

A few weeks ago, we reported on a “mega rattlesnake den” in Colorado. Scientists installed a webcam to observe and study the 2,000 rattlesnakes in the area. Well, they had babies! Check it out below.

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Harris Interview Draws Mixed Reviews

Reviews of Vice President Kamala Harris’ first sit down interview since becoming the Democratic nominee have been mixed, with one publication stating she left voters with “more questions than answers” Thursday night.

During a 30-minute interview with CNN's Dana Bash, Harris, accompanied by her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, emphasized that her "values have not changed" despite several policy shifts. She also mentioned that she would be open to appointing a Republican to her Cabinet.

A columnist from The New York Times found the interview to be "vague" and "vacuous," stating that Harris avoided giving straight answers and stuck to “flimsy” talking points.

Other outlets praised the interview, saying Harris came across as warm, relatable, and likable.

Grocery Chain to End Tobacco Sales

Stop & Shop, an East Coast grocery chain with 360 stores, will end sales of tobacco products today, citing community wellness and other major retailers like Walmart, CVS, and Target with similar policies.

The grocery chain has joined forces with the American Cancer Society and will organize cigarette buyback events to encourage customers to quit. Stop & Shop stated that the transition to being tobacco-free would discourage youngsters from smoking and enhance public health.

Stop & Shop’s new policy arrived as a new poll showed that cannabis and hallucinogen use remains high among adults 19-30 and 35-50, with 42% of younger adults using cannabis in 2023.

College Football Preview

It’s the first full weekend of the 2024 college football season, and a lot has changed since Michigan won the national championship.

Alabama coach Nick Saban retired, Jim Harbaugh departed for the NFL, and conference realignments have resulted in new teams joining the Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and the SEC.

Today's early game has No. 14 Clemson facing No. 1 Georgia, and the afternoon matchup between No. 19 Miami and Florida is always interesting. The top late game features No. 7 Notre Dame taking on No. 20 Texas A&M. And there’s still No. 23 USC versus No. 13 LSU on Sunday. You can see a full schedule here.

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➤ Inflation rose 0.2% in July and 2.5% over the past year, close to expectations, while incomes increased 0.3% and consumer spending 0.5%, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (More)

➤ In other economic news, a new poll revealed that Americans' economic confidence improved slightly in August, with 31% saying the economy is "getting better," despite 63% still believing it's not. (More)

➤ Former President Trump's lawyers asked a federal court to intervene in his New York "hush money" case, seeking to overturn his conviction and delay sentencing, citing constitutional violations and recent Supreme Court immunity rulings. (More)

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➤ Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed on Thursday when they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles, just one day before their sister's wedding. (More)

➤ The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk agreed to a four-year $120 million extension on Thursday, finalizing negotiations that kept the star receiver from participating in preseason activities. (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw a second- quarter interception Thursday that bounced off a North Dakota State defender’s leg and into the arms of linebacker Nick Kubitz, killing a 70-yard drive. Colorado eventually won, 31-26. (See Interception)

➤ The Golden State Warriors signed Steph Curry to a one-year $62.6 million contract extension on Thursday, keeping the superstar guard with the team through the 2026-2027 NBA season. (More)

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Election Countdown: 65 Days

GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance suggested that former President Trump would include a Democrat in his Cabinet if elected, citing recent endorsements by Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard as an example. (More)

A financial disclosure filed by New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Maggie Goodlander has sparked questions because she listed certain verifiable assets as “undetermined.” (More)

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➤ Japan's Defense Ministry requested a record 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) for 2025 as part of its five-year military expansion plan, with a focus on deterring Chinese threats. (More)

➤ A NATO-supplied F-16 fighter jet crashed in Ukraine Monday, killing the pilot who had successfully intercepted three Russian cruise missiles and a drone before the aircraft's destruction, Ukrainian military officials reported. (More)

➤ A Hong Kong court convicted two former journalists of sedition on Thursday, marking the first such case since 1997 and raising concerns about free speech under China's rule. (More)

➤ An inmate serving a life sentence who escaped from a Kansas prison in a dog crate and inspired a book and TV movie died Sunday in an Arizona prison. (More)

➤ Princess Märtha Louise, who is fourth in line to the Norwegian throne, is getting married to a self-professed shaman from the U.S. today, despite facing widespread criticism for their actions and alternative beliefs. (More)

➤ Scientists observed a "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado through a webcam, capturing live birth video this summer and interactions between baby and adult snakes. (See Snakes)

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