New Point of Contention in Race: Harris' Crowd Sizes (Newser Morning 8)

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August 12, 2024     "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." —Robert Louis Stevenson   1 New Point of Contention in Race: Harris' Crowd Sizes Donald Trump's new line of attack against Kamala Harris is about a subject he likes to fight about—crowd sizes. Keep reading   2 Ye Won't Stop Trolling Swift, Who Gets Her Revenge Kanye West has had 11 consecutive No. 1 albums, and was going for 12, but an old nemesis has just broken his streak. Keep reading   From our sponsors Beat the Summer Heat With NativePath Hydrate Don't let the summer heat drain your natural energy. Stay cool, hydrated, and vibrant with NativePath Hydrate - a powerful powdered electrolyte drink mix designed to keep you hydrated as nature intended. Unlike most hydration supplements, Native Hydrate contains high-quality amino acids and electrolytes, providing optimal hydration without excessive sodium or added sugars.Simply mix one scoop of our refreshing powder into water or your favorite beverage to enjoy increased energy levels, improved muscle strength and bladder function. And here's the best part: Stock up now and enjoy up to 44% off your purchase, plus receive a free gift and free shipping with every order. Stock up for summer and save big now   At a Glance US athletes wait to board a plane at Paris' airport in Rossy, north of Paris, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, after the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday ended the Games. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Keep reading   3 Leaders of France, Germany, Britain Call for Gaza Ceasefire The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain have endorsed calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages held by Hamas, and the "unfettered" delivery of humanitarian aid, the AP reports. Keep reading   4 Who Is 'Raygun,' the Viral Olympic Breakdancer? Breaking, formerly known as breakdancing, is the newest Olympic sport, and Japan and Canada took home gold medals in it over the weekend. Keep reading   5 Multi-Day Search for Woman in Grand Canyon Ends Tragically Three people died at the Grand Canyon in less than a week, with the latest death being that of a 20-year-old Albuquerque woman who is believed to have entered the canyon on or around August 3. Leticia Castillo went missing, prompting a multi-day search, and her body was found Tuesday, the Guardian reports. Keep reading   6 Marathon Finish Hailed as One of Olympics' Best Feats Sifan Hassan won the women's marathon at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in dramatic fashion, passing Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia to take the lead—but only after a few moments in which the runners were shoulder to shoulder, jostling, before the Dutch runner broke away and sprinted to the finish line (watch it here). Keep reading     7 Jordan Chiles' Olympic Medal Controversy Takes a Turn The rollercoaster ride of Jordan Chiles and the Paris Olympics' women's gymnastics floor exercise final continues: After Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal in the event after Romania successfully argued that the US gymnast's coach had filed an appeal to the judges regarding Chiles' score four seconds too late, the United States is now appealing that decision. Keep reading   8 Celine Dion's Team on Trump's Use of Song: 'Really, THAT Song?' A video of Celine Dion performing her iconic hit, "My Heart Will Go On," was played at a Donald Trump-JD Vance rally in Montana on Friday—without Dion's permission, as her team made very clear Saturday. Keep reading   This Day in History On Aug. 12, 2017, a driver sped into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally in the Virginia college town of Charlottesville, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injuring more than a dozen others. (The attacker, James Alex Fields, was sentenced to life in prison on 29 federal hate crime charges, and life plus 419 years on state charges.) Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2020: 10 Reactions to Biden Picking Kamala Harris   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