Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Arrests Follow First Death in Swiss Suicide Pod (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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September 24, 2024
 
 
The Big Rundown
Several people have been taken into custody in Switzerland following the first use of an assisted suicide device that delivers a fatal dose of nitrogen gas at the touch of a button. Keep reading
 
More Big News
Former NFL great Brett Favre revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 54. Keep reading
 
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Today's Jaw-Dropper
Two Brad Pitt fans experienced the ultimate disappointment—and wallet buster—when it turns out the person online they thought was one of their favorite actors was actually a group of people scamming them, according to police in Spain. Keep reading
 
Don't Overlook
The Justice Department is taking action against the company that processes more than 60% of debit card transactions in the US. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
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Science Buzz
The Greenland shark is the world's longest-living vertebrate, or animal with a backbone, capable of living a mind-bending 400 years. Keep reading
 
Wild Card
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TODAY'S NEWSER.AI PICK
Donald Trump is proposing a novel strategy to entice foreign firms to the US—providing them with access to federal land. Keep reading
 
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