Lawmakers Say Shutdown Now Seems Inevitable (Newser Morning 8)

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September 29, 2023     "If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes." —Charles Lindbergh   1 It's a 'Bittersweet' Day for Netflix Friday's the big day for Netflix's remaining DVD subscribers, as the company's five US distribution centers ship out the red-and-white envelopes bearing discs for the last time. Keep reading   2 Lawmakers Say Shutdown Now Seems Inevitable Congress has until the clock strikes midnight on Saturday to pass a resolution to continue funding the government, but many lawmakers say a shutdown appears inevitable and it's no longer a question of if, but of how long. Keep reading     At a Glance People watch the preview of the new digital exhibition "Destination Cosmos" at the former gas plant Phoenix in Dortmund, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The multimedia presentation of Phoenix des Lumieres art center shows the history of man's desire to explore space from the earliest stargazers to the International Space Station and the exploration of Mars. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)   3 Dozens Killed in 'Heinous' Pakistan Bombing A powerful bomb exploded near a mosque at a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam's Prophet Muhammad in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring nearly 70 others, police and a government official said. Keep reading   4 After Frantically Calling Reporter, 6 Women Rescued From Truck Six female migrants trapped inside a refrigerated food truck were rescued by French police after one of the women made a distress call to a reporter, the BBC and French authorities said Thursday. Keep reading   5 Emotional Support Alligator Denied Entrance to Ball Game A Phillies fan and his emotional support animal, an alligator named WallyGator, were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh Wednesday, the AP reports. Keep reading   6 House Approves Amendment to Make Defense Secretary's Salary $1 The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to the annual defense spending bill, introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene, that would cut Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1. Keep reading   From our sponsors   7 Thousands of Cantaloupes Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk Nearly 6,500 cases of whole cantaloupes sold in 19 states earlier this month are being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. Keep reading   8 Fewer Than 10M Watch GOP Presidential Debate About 9.5 million people watched the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night over all platforms, a decline of 27% from the 13 million who tuned in for the first debate in August. Keep reading   This Day in History On Sept. 29, 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2013: Ted Cruz: Reid Holding US 'Hostage' With Shutdown   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2023 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved