Lia Thomas Can't Go to Olympics (Newser Morning 8)

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June 13, 2024     "I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me." —Dudley Field Malone   1 G7 Nations to Ukraine's Rescue? A $50B Deal Is in the Works As Ukraine continues to plead for aid in its fight against Russia, Group of Seven negotiators have struck a "provisional" agreement to lend Kyiv about $50 billion, reports Bloomberg. Keep reading   2 Lia Thomas Can't Go to Olympics Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her from competing in elite women's races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring the case, the AP reports. Keep reading   From our sponsors Doctors Stunned: Do This for 15 Mins Per Day and Watch Your Stomach Shrink Increase your strength and tone your belly muscles with this incredible machine that harnesses EMS technology. Thousands of seniors in the US have tried it and are shocked with the results. READ MORE   At a Glance A driver blinks their hazard lights as heavy rain falls on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. The Sunshine State is being absolutely deluged right now, and while the intense rain is not officially part of a tropical storm or depression, the National Hurricane Center says there's a 20% chance it could turn into one over the next week. As much as 7 inches of rain fell in parts of the state Tuesday, and a meteorologist in Miami said Wednesday that another 4 to 10 inches had already fallen. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP) Keep reading   3 Lauren Boebert's Ex-Husband Takes a Plea Deal Rep. Lauren Boebert's ex-husband, who was facing multiple charges connected to incidents involving the lawmaker and their 18-year-old son earlier this year, has accepted a plea deal. Keep reading   4 Musk Says Tesla Investors Approved Pay Package, Move Elon Musk appears to have scored a big win in the battle over his record-breaking Tesla pay package. Keep reading   5 After Sad Hot Dog Contest News, a Match-Up for the Ages After organizers for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn't compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his "fiercest rival." Keep reading   6 Friends of Murdered Actor March for Justice Friends of Johnny Wactor, the General Hospital actor fatally shot last month when he stumbled upon thieves trying to steal his car's catalytic converter, staged a march and rally Wednesday demanding justice in his murder. Keep reading     7 Man, 98, Believed to Be Oldest US Organ Donor Ever Orville Allen lived a lifetime of service, and when he died at age 98 he had one last thing to give: his liver. Keep reading   8 NBA Still Won't Say the Logo Is Jerry West After the death of Jerry West was announced on Wednesday, the NBA sent out a statement from the commissioner praising the Lakers' Hall of Famer. Keep reading   This Day in History On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that criminal suspects had to be informed of their constitutional right to consult with an attorney and to remain silent. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2018: Einstein's Diaries Show Disturbingly 'Clear Hallmark'   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. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved