Friday, October 18, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1867, the U.S. formally took possession of Alaska from Russia, marking Alaska Day and finalizing the Alaska Purchase that significantly expanded U.S. territory. Here are some scenic photos from the state.

As you plan your cozy fall getaway, we hope your retreat doesn't come with a surprise pack of wolves appearing outside a glass-walled cabin. Watch the viral video in our Et Cetera section below.

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Israeli Forces Kill Hamas Leader Sinwar

Israeli forces killed top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed.

Sinwar died in Rafah after an Israeli tank shell collapsed a building during a routine patrol that encountered Hamas terrorists.

Although the operation wasn't specifically targeting him, Sinwar was found in the rubble, wearing a bulletproof vest and surrounded by grenades.

A key figure behind the Oct. 7 terror attacks, Sinwar had been on the run for weeks. His death has drawn global reactions, with U.S. officials calling it a major victory and a potential turning point in the Gaza conflict.

Treasury: AI Saved Billions in Fraud

The U.S. Treasury Department's new AI-powered fraud detection system prevented or helped recover more than $4 billion in taxpayer money over the past year.

Check fraud in the U.S. has increased by 385% since the COVID-19 pandemic, with total online payment fraud predicted to exceed $362 billion by 2028. Treasury has joined the IRS in using AI to identify and address fraud and noncompliance.

A Treasury spokesperson refused to provide specific examples of how AI is being deployed to stop fraud, but the department plans to share its techniques with other federal agencies.

Musical Star Mitzi Gaynor Dead at 93

Singer, dancer, and actress Mitzi Gaynor, who wowed audiences in movies, on television, and in Las Vegas, died Thursday. She was 93.

Her most famous role was as Navy nurse Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, in which she memorably sang "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" and "Some Enchanted Evening." You can see a musical montage here.

Born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber in Chicago in 1931, Gaynor trained as a ballerina before moving to Hollywood and enjoying a career as a professional entertainer for eight decades. Here are photos of her life.

Gaynor's husband and manager, Jack Bean, died in 2006. They married in 1954 and had no children.

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➤ A New York Times consultant has admitted that the allegations of plagiarism against Vice President Harris are "more serious" than he previously thought, retracting an earlier claim. (More)

➤ Google will block election ads across all platforms after the last polls close on Election Day, Nov. 5, to prevent misinformation and premature victory claims, according to a Thursday memo. (More)

➤ Brian Williams, former NBC News anchor and MSNBC host, will host Amazon Prime Video's election night coverage, marking his return to television news for the first time since 2021. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Guardians beat the NY Yankees 7-5 on Thursday, leaving the Yankees with a 2-1 lead in the American League playoff series. The LA Dodgers played the NY Mets in the National League game last night. (See Score)

➤ The New York Liberty can win their first WNBA championship as they go up against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals tonight. (More)

➤ Mercedes Benz Stadium, the home of the Atlanta Falcons, has been approved as the site of Super Bowl LXII in 2028. (More)

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Businessman Mark Cuban joined Vice President Harris' campaign in Wisconsin on Thursday, visiting a business class at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and promoting her economic agenda. (More)

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▲	NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	18,373.61	0.04%
▼	SPX S&P 500	5,841.47	-0.02%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	43,239.05	0.37%
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▲	GOLD Per Ounce	$2,708.30	1.28%
▲	FOLD Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.	$11.97	14.00%

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➤ The Dow Jones Index rallied to a new high on Thursday as semiconductor chip stocks led the stock market higher. The Dow rose 161 points. (More)

➤ Universal plans to open Epic Universe, its fourth theme park in Florida, with new "worlds," including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and an area based on How to Train Your Dragon. (See Image)

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➤ National Geographic's Endurance documentary showcases newly released 3D scans of Ernest Shackleton's 1915 shipwreck, still resting nearly 10,000 feet under the Weddell Sea. (See Photos)

➤ Scientists have uncovered a hidden ecosystem of giant tubeworms and marine life beneath hydrothermal vents on the Pacific Ocean seabed. (Watch Video)

➤ Scientists recreated sounds from Earth's magnetic reversal 41,000 years ago. The eerie audio is meant to simulate cosmic impacts as Earth's magnetic field weakened to 5% strength. (Watch Video)

➤ Power company workers received a standing ovation during the Tampa Bay Lightning's hurricane-delayed home opener Tuesday against Vancouver. The team pledged $3 million for hurricane recovery. (See Details)

➤ A 14-year-old from Snellville, Georgia, won America's Top Young Scientist for inventing a device that detects pesticides on produce. The prize was $25,000. (More)

➤ Two fishermen off Florida's coast rescued an owl that landed on their boat 20 miles offshore. They brought it to shore and released it safely. (Watch Video)

➤ A 65-year-old man from Maine completed the Triple Crown of Hiking, finishing over 7,400 miles across the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. Only 693 people have done this. (See Photo)

➤ A couple on a getaway in Canada had a close encounter with a howling wolf pack outside their glass-walled cabin. A viral video captured the eerie scene. (Watch Video)

➤ A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago for state ratification, is up for auction in North Carolina. It's expected to fetch millions. (See Photo)

➤ A town in Massachusetts issued a cease-and-desist order to a resident projecting a "Trump 2024" sign onto a water tower, imposing a $100-per-day fine. (See Photo)

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