It’s been more than a year since OceanGate’s ill-fated expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic in the Titan submersible resulted in five deaths. This week, a Coast Guard investigation of what happened got underway. During four days of testimony, new details have emerged. Source
Heavy rain in Japan leaves 1 dead, several others missing
The deluges in Japan caused swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and stranding some residents in the region. Source
Why Deepak Chopra believes AI could be a “spiritual guide”
Deepak Chopra told “CBS Saturday Morning” that he wants to look at AI’s positive impacts instead of “doomsday scenarios.” Source
How to watch the Kansas State vs. BYU football game today
Find out how to watch the Kansas State vs. BYU NCAA college football game today, even if you don’t have cable. Source
USC vs. Michigan prediction, odds, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 best bets from top expert
SportsLine’s Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 4 CFB picks, predictions and props for the Michigan Wolverines vs. USC Trojans game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor Source
Inside the thriving market for alternatives to brand-name weight loss drugs
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives. Source
Alec Baldwin urges judge to stand by dismissal of case in “Rust” shooting
Alec Baldwin, lead actor and co-producer on “Rust,” was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Source
Death toll rises in Israeli military strike that killed Hezbollah commanders
More than 60 people were also wounded in the attack, of whom 15 remain hospitalized. Search and rescue are ongoing and the number of casualties will likely rise. Source
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson faces calls to drop out of gubernatorial race
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is facing calls to drop out of the race and resign from his position as lieutenant governor after CNN uncovered disturbing posts he allegedly made online. The deadline to replace him on the ballot has passed, but some Republicans are worried he could drag down other GOP candidates running in North Carolina. He will not be in attendance at a Trump rally today. Source
Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills senior Hezbollah commander
The Lebanon Health Minister says the death toll from an Israeli airstrike in Beirut has climbed to 31. Hezbollah said a second senior commander was among those killed in the attack, which comes after the militant group suffered an unprecedented blow after pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon and Syria killed at least 37 people. Source