The Heartland Institute’s Donald Kendal, Jim Lakely, and Chris Talgo present episode 469 of the In The Tank Podcast. Over this past week, we witnessed an engineering breakthrough from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The successful launch and recapture of the SpaceX Starship booster marks a pivotal moment in the future of space travel, showcasing advancements in reusability and cost efficiency. But remember, Elon Musk is frowned upon by the political elite. Also, we are another week closer to the election and it appears Kamala Harris is getting increasingly desperate.

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What to know about holiday shipping deadlines Shipping dates for holiday gifts may vary given that Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are later this year.

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Torrential rain inundates parts of France Heavy rain across France caused widespread flooding that turned roads into rivers and strong currents that carried cars away — including the Mini Cooper seen here being swept away downstream.

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Early voting begins in North Carolina, a crucial battleground state North Carolina voters are lining up to cast their vote for the next president. The state joins several others opening polls early. Also, Israel takes out a high-ranking Hamas leader.

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Man almost hit by train while staring at phone Surveillance footage captured a terrifyingly close call as a pedestrian crossed train tracks while staring at his phone in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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BTS member J-Hope discharged from military K-pop star J-Hope, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, was greeted by one of his bandmates and cheering fans as he was discharged from South Korea's military on Thursday after 18 months of duty.

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articleA manhunt is still on for four South Carolina inmates who escaped from the Chesterfield County Detention Center early Tuesday morning. Chesterfield County officials said Emanuel Robson Planco, Anton Conway Bennett, Kyonne Marquise McLeod and De’Shawn Malik Fox worked together to break out of the jail. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and other agencies are assisting the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office in the search. (Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office)Officials say the men were being detained in an overflow area due to an influx of prisoners when they escaped. SOUTH CAROLINA WOMAN CHARGED WITH DEATH OF DIABETIC TEEN AFTER GIVING HER MILKSHAKE, AUTHORITIES SAYThey are wanted for escape and other charges from the Chesterfield County Detention Center.

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But here is the rest of the outlook for the Week 7 fantasy football injury report. Cooper Kupp, LAR, WR — Questionable (ankle)There’s good news here as Kupp could play in Week 7, according to usatoday.com. Tyjae Spears, TEN, RB — Questionable (hamstring)Spears didn’t practice Wednesday, and head coach Brian Callahan called him “week to week,” according to tennessean.com. Jakobi Meyers, LV, WR — Questionable (ankle)Meyers should be back in the lineup this week, according to nytimes.com. Travis Etienne Jr., JAC, RB — Questionable (hamstring)Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Etienne is “week to week, according to usatoday.com.

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McConnell was ‘counting the days’ until Trump left officeThe comments about Trump quoted in the book came in the weeks before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Just after Trump was elected in 2016, as Congress was certifying the election, McConnell told Biden, then the outgoing vice president, that he thought Trump could be trouble, Tackett writes. AdvertisementIn 2017, as Trump publicly criticized McConnell for the Senate’s failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Trump and McConnell had a heated argument on the phone. Then Trump invited McConnell to the White House and called a joint news conference without telling him first. Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.

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Nebraska Supreme Court Empowers Previously Disenfranchised Voters Legislative Bill 20 ushers back thousands of Nebraskans to the electoral fold with restored voting rightsThe Nebraska Supreme Court made headlines this past week, ruling in favor of restoring voting rights for individuals with felony convictions. The Supreme Court's decision came as local officials scrambled to adjust to this unexpected legislative change. Following the court's ruling, Brian Kruse, the Douglas County Election Commissioner, had election forms ready to facilitate the registrations of newly eligible voters. Activists believe restoring voting rights should be viewed not solely as restorative justice, but as necessary for reinforcing democratic ideals within communities. The Nebraska Supreme Court's ruling signifies hope and change as the state opens its doors to those who once stood outside the electoral process, contributing to wider reform discussions nationwide.

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, officials say Israel Defense Forces confirmed Yahya Sinwar, dubbed the "Butcher of Khan Yunis," was killed on Thursday. Mick Mulroy and Javed Ali join ABC News' Kayna Whitworth.

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Undecided Latino voters from across the country asked Trump 12 questions focused on the economy, immigration and reproductive rights, among other issues. Harris already had a Univision town hall with the undecided voters, but Trump’s was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. Several voters asked Trump about his plan for bringing down inflation and for job creation. “We are going to bring companies in at a level that you’ve never seen in this country before.”Mass deportationsSeveral voters asked Trump questions relating to immigration. Kuhn asked Trump if he agreed with his wife.

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JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza on Wednesday. Sinwar, a pivotal figure behind Hamas' October 7 attack, rose to become the group's top leader in July. To explain the larger implications of his death for Hamas, the region and the war with Israel, we're joined now by Daniel Byman. And Hamas has enough power remaining, enough people remaining, where it's going to remain strong in Gaza despite Israeli efforts. SUMMERS: Now I'll just remind folks that Israel also killed Hezbollah's longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, just a few weeks ago.

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Oct 18, 2024 07:00:00US authorities indict two Sudanese who run the hacker group Anonymous Sudan for allegedly conducting more than 35,000 DDoS attacksTwo Sudanese nationals have been indicted for allegedly carrying out more than 35,000 DDoS attacks on hospitals, government agencies, infrastructure facilities, and other targets. The two men were involved in the operation and management of the hacker group Anonymous Sudan. They are believed to have been the operators of the hacker group Anonymous Sudan. However, they had no organizational ties to the well-known hacker group Anonymous, and were rather characterized by their Sudanese nationalist ideology. Although they were indicted, the two are not in the United States and were arrested and detained outside the United States in March 2024.

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