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August 1, 2024     "A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows." —Francis of Assisi   1 Israel: Elusive Hamas Commander Is Dead Mohammed Deif, the shadowy commander of Hamas' military wing, has been killed, Israel's military confirmed Thursday. Keep reading   2 Trump Boasts About Interview as Harris Cites 'Disrespect' Addressing Donald Trump's remarks casting doubt on her racial identity earlier in the day, Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday night said his comments showed "divisiveness and disrespect." Keep reading     At a Glance United States' Liam Corrigan, from left, Michael Grady, Justin Best, and Nick Mead pose with their golds during a medals ceremony for the men's four rowing final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. The US men's team took home their first gold in the event since 1960. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)   3 Swift to Fans: Don't Panic When You Hear Sirens on Thursday Taylor Swift is telling fans traveling to her concert in Warsaw on Thursday to not panic, and to expect to hear loud sirens in the afternoon honoring a key World War II anniversary. Keep reading   4 Tesla Was in 'Full Self-Driving Mode' During Deadly Crash Authorities in Washington state have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company's "Full Self-Driving" system at the time of the crash. Keep reading   5 Pentagon Announces Plea Deal With 9/11 Plotter Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al-Qaeda's Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the US, has agreed to plead guilty, the Defense Department said Wednesday, pointing to a long-delayed resolution in an attack that altered the course of the US and much of the Middle East. Keep reading   6 Mounties Say They Thwarted Toronto Terror Plot Police in Canada say they thwarted a planned terrorist attack in the country's biggest city. Keep reading   From our sponsors Ditch the Dress Pants: The Dealmakers Will Replace Your Wardrobe You've built a successful career, curated a discerning taste, and earned the right to demand the best. Introducing the Dealmaker Pant, the pinnacle of elevated comfort and effortless style. Crafted with premium, performance-driven materials, these pants seamlessly transition from commanding the boardroom to conquering your day, all while ensuring you feel as confident as you look. Save 15% with code READ15, exclusive to readers. Shop Now   7 Swimmers' Two Medals Take US to Milestone When Katharine Berkoff won bronze in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Games, she became the owner of the 600th Olympic medal earned by a US swimming athlete ever. Keep reading   8 Famed Chef Has Tongue Cancer, Is Keeping Her Tongue Top Chef star Shirley Chung was given a choice after being diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer: Remove her tongue entirely or undergo radiation and chemotherapy, a treatment plan with a lower survival rate. Keep reading   This Day in History On August 1, 1981, MTV began its American broadcast; the first music video aired on the new cable TV network was "Video Killed the Radio Star," by the Buggles. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2014: Gaza's 3-Day Ceasefire Lasts 90 Minutes   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