Israeli Hostages Killed, Scheffler Wins $25 Million, and a French Fry Pileup

Israel’s military recovered the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages from a tunnel under the city of Rafah on Saturday. Among the victims was Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Vice President Teddy Roosevelt gave a speech at the Minnesota State Fair that became famous for one line: [“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”]( Today is Labor Day, traditionally marking the end of summer vacation. Let us know how you feel about your summer in our poll below, and we hope you enjoy the holiday! We're sponsored today by [OneSkin.]( Check them out in today's edition. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1] Israeli Protests Erupt Over Deaths of 6 Hostages Israel’s military recovered the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages from a tunnel under the city of Rafah on Saturday. Among the victims was [Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin](. Thousands of devastated Israelis [took to the streets](, calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate a hostage release deal with Hamas. Israel’s largest labor union also [called for a general strike]( until a deal is reached. In response, Netanyahu stated he is committed to bringing the killers to justice and achieving a deal to release the remaining hostages. Officials said they reached the hostages [shortly after they were killed]( by Hamas. In response, Hamas blamed the deaths on Israel for refusing to sign a ceasefire deal. [Article Icon 1]Lawsuit Claims Feds Hid Fluoride Study A lawsuit claims federal officials [blocked the release of a 2022 government study]( linking childhood fluoride exposure to lower intelligence for two years. The National Toxicology Program's analysis, [based on studies from]( Canada, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Mexico, concludes with "moderate confidence" that water containing more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter is consistently associated with lower IQs in kids. This level is [significantly higher]( than the current federal recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter, established in 2015, and 1.2 milligrams per liter for five decades before that. Health officials deny blocking the report, saying it raised research questions. Critics say the findings challenge long-held assurances about fluoride's safety in drinking water. [Article Icon 1] High School Deaths Spark Football Debate Five high school and middle school [players have died]( in football-related incidents at the start of this season, rekindling debates about the sport's safety for young athletes. Four players died during practice or pre-season workouts, and one in a game. 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