On Eve of Games, 'Malicious Acts' Paralyze France's Rail Network (Newser Morning 8)

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July 26, 2024     "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." —Francis of Assisi   1 Musk's Daughter Calls Out His 'Entirely Fake' Claims Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, is firing back at what she says are "entirely fake" claims he has made about her. Keep reading   2 On Eve of Games, 'Malicious Acts' Paralyze France's Rail Network The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by several "malicious acts" that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the Olympics' opening ceremony. Keep reading   From our sponsors Drivers With No DUI Are Getting A Pay Day on Friday Do not pay your next car insurance bill until you read this… KEEP READING   At a Glance Emma Terho, chair of the IOC Athletes' Commission, and IOC President Thomas Bach take part in the Olympic Village Torch Relay at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. The opening ceremony kicks off at 7:30pm local time. (Leah Millis/Pool Photo via AP) Keep reading   3 Barack, Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris It arrived later than endorsements from some other key Democrats, but Vice President Kamala Harris now has the endorsement of Barack and Michelle Obama. Keep reading   4 One of World's Biggest Drug Lords in US Custody Two top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in Texas by US federal agents after apparently being tricked into flying there from Mexico. Keep reading   5 Harris Tells Netanyahu 'It Is Time' to End Gaza War Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal soon with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held by the militants in Gaza since Oct. 7 can return home. Keep reading   6 16 and Pregnant Star Dead at 27 A former 16 and Pregnant star died unexpectedly Saturday in Virginia. Keep reading     7 Harry Won't Bring Meghan Back to UK Prince Harry says he refuses to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, to the UK because he does not believe she is safe there. Keep reading   8 Australian Athlete Amputates Part of Finger So He Can Go to Olympics An Australian field hockey player who injured one of his fingers shortly before the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris has opted to amputate part of the finger so that he can compete in the games. Keep reading   This Day in History On July 26, 1945, Winston Churchill resigned as Britain's prime minister after his Conservatives were soundly defeated by the Labour Party. Clement Attlee succeeded him. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2017: Trump: Transgender People Can't 'Serve in Any Capacity'   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