FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1876, “Wild Bill” Hickok, one of the greatest gunfighters of the American West, was murdered in Deadwood, South Dakota, while playing poker. He was holding aces and eights, the dead man’s hand.

The House announced on Thursday that a statue of music legend Johnny Cash will be revealed at a dedication ceremony at the Capitol next month. Cash’s classic “I’ve Been Everywhere” would make a nice addition to the festivities.

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U.S., Allies Swap 24 Prisoners with Russia

The U.S., Western allies, and Russia exchanged 24 prisoners in Turkey on Thursday in the largest exchange of detainees since the Cold War.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were among those exchanged for eight Russian prisoners, including Vadim Krasikov, a Russian assassin held in Germany.

The prisoner swap was the result of months-long negotiations involving the U.S., Turkey, Germany, Russia, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Belarus. The deal required concessions from European allies, including the release of the Russian hitman.

The complete list of prisoners exchanged freed 12 German and Russian activists and four U.S. detainees from a Russian prison in return for the West sending eight Russian prisoners back to Moscow.

Hidden Bomb Killed Hamas Leader

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a bomb hidden in his room two months prior in a heavily guarded Iranian compound, and not by an airstrike as originally reported, sources said Thursday.

Hamas and Iran have blamed Israel for the killing, but Israeli leaders haven’t claimed responsibility. However, Israeli intelligence reportedly briefed Western allies about the operation afterward.

Sources say Israeli operatives in Iran remotely detonated the bomb after confirming Haniyeh's presence in the room. The Hamas leader was visiting Iran for the inauguration of its new president.

The operation has raised fears of a wider war in the region, with Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah warning of a "new phase" in the conflict, vowing a “very well-studied retaliation.”

U.S. Makes History in Paris

Gymnast Simone Biles secured her second individual all-around gold medal on Thursday, extending the U.S. women's gymnastics team's remarkable streak of individual champions that began at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Katie Ledecky also bolstered her Olympic legacy with a victory in the 1500m freestyle and a second-place finish in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay. She's won eight gold medals and 13 overall, making her the most decorated U.S. female athlete.

The U.S. now has more than 3,000 combined medals in the Summer and Winter Games, more than doubling the second-place Soviet Union's tally of 1,204, solidifying its status as the all-time leader in Olympic achievement.

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a massive success for NBC, generating over $1.25 billion in ad revenue with a 77% increase in ratings compared to the previous Games.

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➤ The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president, kicking off a virtual roll call Thursday that runs until 6 p.m. on Aug. 5 (See Details)

➤ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a bill, dubbed the “No Kings Act,” to allow Congress to determine if presidents have immunity from prosecution rather than the Supreme Court. (More)

➤ Allies of former President Donald Trump are planning to spend $45 million on a turnout campaign to mobilize swing-state voters to get to the polls in November. (More)

➤ The federal government has given more than $2 billion in direct payments to black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Agriculture Department, President Biden announced this week. (More)

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➤ Tristan Wirfs agreed to a five-year $140 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making him the highest-paid offensive tackle in the NFL. (More)

➤ In other NFL news, former All-Pro kick returner Tarik Cohen, sidelined since 2020 due to major injuries, officially ended his NFL career on Thursday, announcing his retirement. (More)

➤ The NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and Jarrett Allen agreed on a maximum contract extension, guaranteeing the center $131 million over the next five years. (More)

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Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her opening-round women’s bout with Algeria’s controversial Imane Khelif in 46 seconds on Thursday, fueling concerns over boxer safety and gender identity. (See Photos)

Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec became an Olympic superstar after the 51-year-old won a silver medal in the air pistol team event, casually competing with no special equipment and one hand in his pants pocket. (See Photo)

What to watch: Host country France will compete against the U.S. in two events today: women’s water polo and men’s 3x3 basketball. The US men’s soccer team is set to play against Morocco in the quarterfinals. (See Full Schedule of Events)

Paris 2024 Results: Events | Medals

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Daily Market Report 08/01/2024

▼	NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	17,160.04	-2.50%
▼	SPX S&P 500	5,434.65	-1.59%
▼	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	40,256.36	-1.44%
▼	BTC Bitcoin	$63,235.18	-2.14%
▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$2,487.00	+2.49%
▲	EXAS Exact Sciences Corporation	$57.91	+26.77%

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➤ Kohl's is introducing Babies R Us shops in 200 of its stores by September 2024, aiming to attract younger families and boost sales. The original Babies R Us chain closed in 2018. (More)

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➤ California researchers have deployed "SharkEye," an AI-powered drone system designed to monitor coastal waters for shark activity. (More)

➤ An unmanned submarine conducted a first-of-its-kind survey of the underside of an Antarctic glacier, giving researchers a more complete picture of Antarctica’s ice shelves. (See Photos)

➤ NASA successfully pressure-tested an inflatable next-gen space station platform that could replace the International Space Station. (See Video)

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➤ A blind Golden Retriever got his own guide dog, a puppy named Oko. The 8-week-old pup's arrival sparked an immediate friendship. (Watch Video)

➤ A tornado forced newlyweds into a hotel basement where the singer from another event helped support an impromptu first wedding dance by phone light. (Watch Video)

➤ A third-grade teacher crocheted miniature versions of all 30 students as end-of-year gifts. Her 240-hour labor of love stunned the class and went viral online. (See Photos)

➤ During San Diego's celebrity-laden Comic-Con, an undercover sting operation arrested 14 sex buyers and rescued ten trafficking victims, including a 16-year-old girl. (See Details)

➤ A couple's plan to send "You Are Not Invited" cards before their wedding and assign set-up duties to guests sparked controversy online. (More)

➤ Olympic horses flew to Paris in private, specially equipped planes, catering to their comfort and health needs, dubbed "Air Horse One" on social media. (See Photo)

➤ Kova the polar bear's hilarious "Olympic-style" dive at Alaska Zoo went viral, delighting viewers with the bear's "perfect form" belly flop. (Watch Video)