In Last Words, Inmate Takes Jab at Executioner (Newser Morning 8)

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November 17, 2023     "The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction." —William Blake   1 IBM Says It's Suspending All Advertising on X IBM has "zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination," the company said Thursday, announcing that it is suspending all advertising on X. The move followed a Media Matters for America report Thursday that advertising from IBM and other large companies had been appearing next to pro-Nazi content on the platform. Keep reading   2 In Last Words, Inmate Takes Jab at Executioner An Alabama inmate convicted of killing a man during a 1993 robbery when he was a teenager was executed Thursday by lethal injection. Keep reading   From our sponsors Wrap Foil Around Your Doorknobs When Alone, Here's Why Life can get overwhelming, leaving little time for self-care and managing our responsibilities. But fear not! Our life hacks are here to save the day. We've compiled a list of 16 tips and tricks to make your life easier and more manageable. From cleaning hacks to health tips, our team has curated the best advice to help you navigate any situation saving you time and hassle. It's time to make your life easier! See List >     At a Glance Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, drives during the first practice session for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)   3 Biden Signs Bill to Avoid Shutdown President Biden on Thursday signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled. Keep reading   4 Hashtag Pointing to bin Laden's 'Letter to America' Explodes Against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, Osama bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America" is getting renewed attention—and causing massive controversy. Keep reading   5 Here's What George Santos Allegedly Used Campaign Funds On More details are coming out from the scathing House Ethics Committee report on George Santos. Keep reading   6 Jury Deadlocks in Trial of Ex-Cop Involved in Breonna Taylor Raid Jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on federal civil rights charges Thursday in the trial of a former Louisville police officer charged in the police raid that killed Breonna Taylor, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial, the AP reports. Keep reading     7 Dana Carvey's Son Dead at 32 Dana Carvey and his wife shared a heartbreaking update on Instagram Thursday: Their 32-year-old son, Dex Carvey, died Wednesday night of an accidental overdose. Keep reading   8 Body of Hostage Found Near Gaza Hospital, Israel Says Soldiers searching Gaza's al-Shifa hospital and the area around it following Wednesday's raid on the complex found the body of an Israeli hostage, Israel says. Keep reading   This Day in History On Nov. 17, 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-born actor who had become one of America's biggest movie stars of the 1980s and '90s, was sworn in as the 38th governor of California. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2014: Another Cosby Rape Accuser Steps Forward   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