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Helene Makes Landfall as Category 4, Weather.com
Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, causing tornadoes, flooding, outages, and at least three fatalities in Florida and Georgia.
Netanyahu Remains Defiant, Associated Press
Netanyahu vowed to continue full-force strikes against Hezbollah, rejecting cease-fire proposals as fighting escalates and displaces tens of thousands with hundreds of casualties.
Ryan: I Debated JD Vance, Smerconish.com
Ahead of the 1st VP debate, Tim Ryan reflects on his debates with JD Vance, predicting that Vance will rely on a usual strategy of dodging direct answers while pushing fear-based narratives.
Jensen: I Debated Tim Walz, Smerconish.com
Dr. Jensen draws on his own experience from three gubernatorial debates with Tim Walz, warning that Walz’s evasive political tactics may once again take center stage on October 1st.
Jack Smith Takes His Final Shot, Politico
Special Counsel Jack Smith will submit a 180-page dossier to Judge Tanya Chutkan on Trump’s alleged 2020 election interference, with its release possibly impacting the 2024 race.
Report: CNN Paywall Coming Soon, DNYUZ
In October, CNN will introduce a metered paywall, charging frequent readers to boost revenue amid declining cable viewership, one of the first major initiatives under CEO Mark Thompson.
Ground News
NC Removes 747K From Voter Rolls, For the Left
North Carolina’s State Board of Elections removed 747,000 ineligible voters over 20 months due to address changes, deaths, felony convictions, and lack of participation.
Anti-Trans Laws Linked to Suicides, For the Right
A study links anti-transgender legislation to significant increases in suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary youths, rising 7-72% after the laws’ enactment.
