Wednesday, September 6, 2023

They Had Sailed the World for 2 Years. Then Came the Sharks (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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September 6, 2023
 
The Big Rundown
It was an around-the-world trip that almost ended in death, possibly by drowning or at the hands of sharks. Keep reading
 
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More Big News
At the moment, Lee is a mere tropical storm churning its way through the Atlantic. Keep reading
 
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Today's Jaw-Dropper
Family members say a Massachusetts teen has died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip featured in the viral "One Chip Challenge." Keep reading
 
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Don't Overlook
Mike Williams, a former NFL wide receiver who was named a finalist for offensive rookie of the year in 2010, has died in a construction accident. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
The rare spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo now has a fitting name. Keep reading
 
Science Buzz
Four Roman-era swords, their wooden and leather hilts and scabbards and steel blades exquisitely preserved after 1,900 years in a desert cave, surfaced in a recent excavation by Israeli archaeologists near the Dead Sea, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Wednesday. Keep reading
 
Wild Card
The US Coast Guard has arrested a Florida man who was attempting to "run" across the Atlantic Ocean in a large hamster wheel. Keep reading
 
Comment of the Day
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Quote of the Day
"Climate breakdown has begun."
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