Can Kamala Harris maintain her momentum?
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 Harris’ momentum is growing. Our polling expert explains whether it’ll last. POLITICO · Steven Shepard Candidates who end the conventions on the upswing typically see that momentum continue through to Election Day.  |
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. Drama from convention history Associated Press · Will Weissert Here’s a look at a few soaring scenes, floor fights and other memorable convention moments.  Kamala Harris’ family history runs deep in Brown’s Town, Jamaica CNN · CNN Staff A small town on a small island celebrates an American’s meteoric rise.  Should you freeze your credit after the Social Security number breach? CBS News · Megan Cerullo A new lawsuit is claiming hackers have gained access to the personal information of “billions of individuals.” |
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 Scientists are learning warning signs of the ‘big one.’ Should they tell the public? NBC News · Evan Bush Japan’s “megaquake” warning renewed discussion about when and how to warn people on the West Coast if they find elevated risk of a major earthquake.  A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek NPR · Joe Hernandez Having stood at nearly 10 feet tall with twisty tusks, mastodons existed from 3.5 million years ago to roughly 10,500 years ago.  Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paralympics Harper’s BAZAAR · Joel Calfee How to watch, the details of the opening ceremony, and more.  The bizarre siege behind Stockholm Syndrome BBC Culture · Greg McKevitt The six-day bank siege that inspired the controversial Stockholm Syndrome theory began on Aug. 23, 1973.  Humans know very little about the deep sea. That may not stop us from mining it. grist.org · Gautama Mehta With a newly elected leader, the International Seabed Authority must decide the future of more than half of the world’s ocean floor.  TSA dogs are getting lavish goodbye parties, as they should thrillist.com · Serena Tara Videos of TSA canine retirement parties are going viral on social media. |
