Space's black hole dances, stripped-down supermarkets, maritime mishap saga: Stay updated on the day's news events
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1️⃣ Dance of the cosmic behemoths: Bright lights detected by NASA telescopes led astronomers to find a pair of colossal black holes dancing together. They're about 300 light-years apart, making this the closest pair discovered through both visible and X-ray light.
2️⃣ Bargain bin bites: Amazon is following in Aldi's and Target's footsteps with the launch of a new line of affordable food options. This move is aimed at financially strapped shoppers who are choosing budget-friendly alternatives to name-brand goods.
3️⃣ Airport art: People are capturing images of their artfully organized sunglasses, footwear, toiletry bags, and reading materials inside TSA's gloomy plastic security bins. This airport security trend is causing some controversy though — learn why it's a contentious issue.
4️⃣ Brewing up success: Starbucks is facing challenges, but its new CEO cooked up a different plan — and it focuses on comfortable seating and clear differentiation between "takeout" and "dine-in" services.
5️⃣ Viral journey: Unlimited food. Dramatic storms? Passengers share their experiences of the nine-month cruise that turned into a social media sensation.
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🌽 Rescue in the corn maze: Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin used a heat-sensing drone to locate a 3-year-old boy who went missing in a large cornfield during the night.
Top headlines
• What to anticipate as Harris and Trump face off in a pivotal presidential debate• Tropical Storm Francine's path shifts east with intensification expected• Delta planes collide while taxiing at Atlanta airport
What's trending
📺 ‘SNL’ update: Three new cast members will join "Saturday Night Live" for its 50th season, and Chloe Troast will not return.
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🏈 New start: The NFL season is underway after an exhilarating opening weekend. Check out some of the top photos from the first set of games.
$80,610
💰 That was the average American household income last year, marking the first statistically significant annual increase since 2019.
Women's health
👩🏥 Crisis in care: One in every three counties in the US does not have a single ob/gyn, leading to challenges in women's access to healthcare, according to a new report.
Quiz time
🗳️ Which city, in a key battleground state, is hosting tonight's ABC News presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump?
A. DetroitB. AtlantaC. PhiladelphiaD. Milwaukee
Good vibes
🍫 Let's end on a positive note: Chocolate, but without the guilt? Scientists explain why lab-grown cocoa and fermented fava beans could be the future. They're working on ways to make it more eco-friendly and healthier using new techniques and ingredients.
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🧠 Quiz answer: The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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- During our discussion about affordable food options, you might be interested to know that Amazon is entering this market with their new line of items, aiming to cater to shoppers like us who are looking for budget-friendly alternatives.
- After an exciting NFL season opener, Us fans are looking forward to seeing some of the top photos from the games as the season continues.
