Monday, September 30, 2024

Son Hikes 11 Miles in NC to Check on Parents (Daily Rundown by Newser)

Newser Newsletter
September 30, 2024
 
 
The Big Rundown
One story out of Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene illustrates the problem of family members trying to check on loved ones. Keep reading
 
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More Big News
The two-week Israeli bombardment of Lebanon intensified in a significant way on Monday: An overnight bomb struck a residential building in central Beirut, the first known Israeli attack in the capital since Israel and Hezbollah fought in 2006, reports the New York Times. Keep reading
 
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Today's Jaw-Dropper
Chroming, aka huffing, isn't a new phenomenon, but the practice—which involves inhaling hydrocarbons to get high, often via common household items like nail polish, permanent markers, and paint thinner—is reemerging, thanks partly to social media. Keep reading
 
Don't Overlook
The union representing US dockworkers signaled that 45,000 members will walk off the job at midnight, kicking off a massive strike likely to shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
Actor Damian Lewis drove a flock of sheep across the River Thames on Sunday in homage to a centuries-old tradition, reports the AP. Keep reading
 
Science Buzz
Scientists and those adept at trivia contests can tell you that Mount Everest stands at 29,032 feet. Keep reading
 
 
TODAY'S NEWSER.AI PICK
A year after the iconic sycamore tree at Hadrian's Wall was inexplicably felled, sparking shock across the UK, efforts are underway to revive its legacy. Keep reading
 
Comment of the Day
"I'll write mine now. 'He came, he was awesome, he died. Don't worry folks, he left 5 kids, and 7 grandkids to carry on his legacy of awesomeness.' Straight to the point, that was easy."
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Quote of the Day
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