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Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump while he was golfing in Florida, allegedly wrote a detailed letter about his plans, which was discovered alongside ammunition and other items outside his home. Meanwhile, the U.S. plans to send additional troops to the Middle East to mitigate escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. In Nebraska, state lawmaker Mike McDonell has opposed a proposal to change the allocation of the state’s electoral votes, thwarting Trump’s allies’ efforts. First Lady Jill Biden announced a $500 million Pentagon initiative for women’s health research. Additionally, Trump is set to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally on October 5th, a month before the election, following an incident where he was shot in the ear at a previous event there.
Chappell Roan’s non-endorsement of a presidential candidate polarizes fans. Travis Scott shoots to the top of the Billboard charts thanks to vinyl sales. Marvel Studios releases the extended version of the “Thunderbolts” trailer, showing off some familiar faces. South Korean shooting silver medalist lands first acting gig…playing an assassin of course. Finally, unknown music by Mozart is found in a German library.
Tensions are rising between Lebanon and Israel, with 492 killed and 1,650 injured in recent Israeli airstrikes targeting alleged terrorist sites, while Hezbollah retaliated with rocket fire. Ryan Routh, accused of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, wrote a letter outlining his plan and offering $150,000 for assistance. The White House proposed a ban on Chinese and Russian technology in American cars to safeguard against potential remote control and data collection threats. Ahmad Alissa was found guilty of killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket and was sentenced to life in prison after the jury rejected his insanity defense. An FBI report showed a 3% decrease in violent crime last year, with murders dropping nearly 12%, despite an increase in car thefts.
Early in-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election began in Minnesota, Virginia, and South Dakota, with more states to follow by mid-October. Vice President Kamala Harris accepted an invitation for a second presidential debate, calling on former President Donald Trump to participate, though Trump has expressed reluctance. Meanwhile, Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, Mark Robinson, faced accusations of making offensive comments, which he denies. Congress passed a temporary deal to prevent a government shutdown, and President Biden emphasized efforts to prevent a broader Middle East conflict amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
John Mulaney and Olivia Munn welcome a new baby girl. Janet Jackson apologies for false comments made about Kamala Harris’ race. Actress Hayden Panettiere claps back after fans began speculating on her health and habits following a recent viral interview clip. Hulu has released a new reality show following Mormon influencer wives with lives packed full of drama. “The Boyfriend” debuts as Japan’s first same-sex couple dating show.
Zach Bryan apologizes to Swifites over a drunken Anti-Taylor post. Bad Bunny and Karol G earn most nominated artists at the Latin Grammys. Sabrina Carpenter is ready to jingle rock the house down with her first ever Christmas special on Netflix. Stevie Wonder announced a 10-day U.S. tour aligned with the 2024 election. Netflix releases teaser trailer for season 2 of “Avatar the Last Airbender” and reveals the casting of Toph Beifong.
The Titan submersible malfunctioned just days before its fatal dive; the Coast Guard is investigating the incident that resulted in five deaths. Israel has intensified its bombardment of Lebanon with 52 strikes targeting rocket launchers, prompting Lebanon’s prime minister to call for Security Council action, while the U.K. and U.S. advocate for a ceasefire. A 76-year-old man from Alaska has been indicted on 22 charges for threatening six Supreme Court justices and their families, having sent over 400 abusive messages, and he has pleaded not guilty. A former CIA officer, Brian Jeffery Raymond, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drugging, filming, and sexually assaulting more than two dozen women across several countries over the past decade. In Springfield, Ohio, the mayor declared an emergency amid unfounded rumors of Haitian immigrants eating pets, which have led to over 30 bomb threats, to secure resources for public safety.
Hezbollah and Israel exchanged heavy fire early Sunday, marking a significant escalation in conflict following Israeli airstrikes that killed 45 in Lebanon. A shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, left four dead and 17 injured, with police launching a manhunt for multiple suspects believed to have targeted one of the victims. Former President Donald Trump hinted that the upcoming election might be his last campaign, stating he would not run again in 2028 if he loses in November. Speaker Mike Johnson announced a House vote this week on a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the September 30th deadline. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson faced further turmoil as four senior campaign officials resigned following the revelation of past inappropriate comments, although he remains committed to his campaign.
Polls show Trump and Harris neck-and-neck in swing states ahead of their debate. The Georgia school shooter’s mother warned the school before the incident. Kentucky police are hunting for Joseph Couch after a mass shooting on I-75. Israel shut its Jordan border after three guards were killed at a crossing. George W. Bush will stay neutral in the 2024 election, unlike Dick Cheney, who supports Harris.
Hunter Biden had pled guilty to all nine charges of holding over $1.4 million from tax collection in his federal tax case in order to avoid trial. Multiple U.S. conservative influencers have been found to be in connection with the Russian election interference through bribery by the Russian media. Donald Trump has proposed a new government efficiency plan to audit the federal government with Elon Musk poses to lead the effort. The FBI seized the phones of three NYC deputies of mayor Eric Adams in connection with his administration's current investigation. French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a former Brexit negotiator as the next Prime Minister of France.