FBI investigates 2nd apparent Trump assassination attempt; Carolinas face tropical storm warnings; and Polaris Dawn returns to Earth
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Hello, everyone. The FBI says former President Donald Trump was targeted in another apparent assassination attempt yesterday. Let’s discuss what we know so far.
NEED TO KNOW
FBI investigating 2nd Trump assassination attempt
The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt on Trump after an armed man was spotted near his West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course and later arrested on Sunday.
What happened: Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing the gunman hiding in bushes on the course’s perimeter, within 500 yards of Trump. The suspect fled but was quickly arrested. Trump was unharmed. [Yahoo News]
The suspect: Authorities have not publicly named the suspect, but anonymous law enforcement sources have identified him to media outlets as Ryan Wesley Routh of Hawaii. Here’s what is known so far. [Time]
The reactions: President Biden said he was “relieved” that the former president was unharmed and condemned political violence. The bipartisan task force investigating the first attempt on Trump in July requested a briefing from the Secret Service. [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
?? 2024 Emmys
Shōgun, The Bear and Baby Reindeer took home impressive hauls last night at the Emmys. Here’s the full list of winners, including a few surprising victories. [Yahoo Entertainment]
?? Carolinas storm alerts
North and South Carolina are under a tropical storm warning after a weather system was identified off the coast. Forecasters said it could bring high winds, heavy downpours and flooding to the region. [USA Today]
?? Polaris Dawn returns
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after a five-day mission, during which they completed the first civilian spacewalk. All received postlanding medical checks. [CBS News]
?? Disney-DirecTV deal
Disney and DirecTV reached an agreement over the weekend to restore ABC, ESPN and other channels to the satellite TV provider’s more than 11 million subscribers. Certain customers will also get access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. [Reuters]
?? A’ja Wilson’s big record
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a single season. She’s considered the favorite to take home this year’s MVP award, which she’s already won twice. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
?? It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Here’s how to honor it in the coming days. [USA Today]
? In baseball, the Dodgers and the Braves play again at 7:20 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [AP]
?? In football, the Falcons and the Eagles take the field at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. [NBC Sports]
?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1993, the sitcom Frasier — a spin-off of Cheers starring Kelsey Grammer — premiered on NBC. It became one of the most popular TV shows of the 1990s, and was rebooted last year after nearly two decades off the air. [Hollywood Reporter]
3 QUESTIONS
...about easy, nutritious fall dinners
Figuring out your meal plan for the week? I asked Greta Caruso, who co-created The Green Spoon with Fanny Singer, about the pair’s recommendations for delicious fall dinners.
Lily: I’m always trying to add more vegetables into my diet. What’s a simple way to do that?
Greta: Eating seasonally is a great way to eat vegetables when they taste their best. In the cozy fall and winter months, we love adding this “pesto” sauce to pasta by slow-cooking broccoli with olive oil and lots of garlic until it’s fall-apart tender.
Lily: How can I make this pesto appealing to picky eaters?
Greta: One of our favorite things about this recipe is that you can add layers of flavor with chili flakes and anchovies, or you can keep it simple for eaters who are a little less adventurous.
Lily: Any other go-to recipes that will feed the whole family on a busy night?
Greta: Our polenta “pizza” is great since it can be made with a handful of pantry staples: polenta, canned chickpeas or cannellini beans, good olive oil, high-quality canned tomatoes and tomato paste.
Want additional recipes? Here are some popular ones from Greta and Fanny. Subscribe to their newsletter.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
When they met as teenagers in Greece two decades ago, Iga Olszak and Vlad Dimovski were immediately drawn to each other, but they eventually lost touch. The two unexpectedly reconnected in 2015 and quickly moved in together. Today, they’re married with kids. [CNN]
We'll see you tomorrow.
?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you want to see better content on your social feeds, take a few simple steps to train your algorithm. [How-To Geek]
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