A Sandy Hook Dad Finally Makes Peace With His Decision (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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October 15, 2024     The Big Rundown A Sandy Hook Dad Finally Makes Peace With His Decision While bidders prepare to bid on Alex Jones' Infowars, one of the people targeted by the right-wing conspiracy theorist—Robbie Parker, dad of Emilie Parker, who was killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre at the age of 6—is preparing to release a book on the matter in December, entitled A Father's Fight: Taking On Alex Jones and Reclaiming the Truth About Sandy Hook. Keep reading     More Big News Pelosi on Her Role in Biden's Exit: 'You Decide to Win' Nancy Pelosi's book, The Art of Power, dropped over the summer, not long after President Biden dropped his reelection run. Keep reading   Also Making Headlines >  New Joker Film Is a Financial 'Catastrophe'  (Read It) >  Governor Candidate Sues CNN, Alleges Defamation  (Read It) >  Man Who Spent 67 Days Adrift: 'I Have No Strength Left'  (Read It) >  Texas Board Reclassifies Indigenous Book as 'Fiction'  (Read It)   Today's Jaw-Dropper Artist Says He Signed Contract Drunk: 'I Ruined My Own Life' Most recently, Bjarne Melgaard could be seen at Paris Fashion Week, but the provocative Norwegian artist is gearing up for a new battle that has nothing to do with haute couture: On Tuesday, a court in Norway will hear Melgaard's lawsuit against Svein Roar Grande and Stein Lie, two investors he says made him sign away his rights as a visual artist to pay off his considerable debts to them, effectively crippling his artistic future, reports the New York Times. Keep reading   From our sponsors Gold Hits New Peak as the Fed Cut Rates Following a bold 50 basis point rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, spot gold reached a peak of 2,687 per troy ounce. Experts predict that this bullish trend for the precious yellow metal may continue, so it may be smart to get in now before prices keep climbing. The information provided in this email is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. START INVESTING   Don't Overlook Actor Calls Out 'Appropriation' of 'Distinctly Asian' Drink Actor Simu Liu took to social media this week to announce he does not support online harassment after his criticisms of a bubble tea company led to threats against its owners. Keep reading   On the Lighter Side Ann Patchett's Regret: Signing Up for Email Bestselling author Ann Patchett doesn't own a smartphone. Keep reading   Science Buzz At Petra, 'a Discovery of Historic Proportions' One of the Seven Wonders of the World is still giving up its secrets. Keep reading   Wild Card Win by 'King Conker' After 40+ Years of Trying Is Disputed Dave Jakins has been competing in the World Conker Championships since 1977. Keep reading   TODAY'S NEWSER.AI PICK Judge: Missouri Halloween Sign Law Is Unconstitutional A Missouri law requiring registered sex offenders to display signs on Halloween has been deemed unconstitutional by US District Judge John Ross. Keep reading   Comment of the Day "Ah, the ol' 'I'm not responsible for what uninhibited-me does' defense." The Count Read the story Quote of the Day "Despite everything I know, I can never stop believing that answering email is a task that can be completed, instead of a river that will forever be raging forward." Read the story Read This Elsewhere What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland Read the story   Today's 6 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