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 | | | 'Wealth is a curse' | | The founder of Hobby Lobby says he's giving his company away. It's Thursday's news. | | |
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| Another major player in the retail game is giving his company away. Will brutal winter weather be a game changer in Ukraine? And the sun was apparently in a good mood this week. 😊 |
| 👋 Hello! Laura Davis here. It's Thursday, Oct. 27 – National Black Cat Day! Black cats have often been associated with witches, evil and bad luck. As the human owner of a black cat, I can confirm this to be basically true. Read more about them here! |
| 🐾 But first, speaking of cats: Do you dress your pets up for Halloween? I do. My 16-year-old kitty, Susie, tells me what should go in this newsletter most days, which is why her picture is in it today. Scroll down to see her Halloween costume – and find out how to send in your own pet pics! |
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Hobby Lobby founder giving away his company |
| Crediting his faith and a higher power as the source of his success, Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green announced in a Fox News op-ed that he "chose God" over wealth in his decision to give up ownership of the arts and crafts giant , which has often been intermeshed with national religious news over the last few decades. Green said he felt that passing the company down to his descendants would've been the wrong move. "In most cases, if you drill down on it, wealth is a curse in terms of marriage, children, and things of that nature," Green said. "So we're stewarding our company and, therefore, our children come to work, and they get what they earn." |
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 | | A shopper wearing a protective mask and gloves leaves Hobby Lobby at 4643 East Cactus Road during the COVID-19 pandemic in Phoenix. | | Rob Schumacher, The Arizona Republic | |
Poll: Republican support rises ahead of Election Day |
| In the final stretch of the midterm elections, where are undecided voters looking? A new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll reveals they're breaking toward the GOP. Those surveyed now support a Republican congressional candidate over a Democratic one on a generic ballot by 49%-45%, a turnaround since the USA TODAY poll taken in July, when Democrats led 44%-40%. The issue of abortion is contributing to an enormous gap between men and women voters, with women more likely to support the Democratic candidate. Dive into the results here. |
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 | | Miami-Dade residents cast their ballots during the first day of early voting in Miami-Dade County at the Miami-County Hall in downtown Miami, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. | | Carl Juste, AP | |
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Gun used in St. Louis school shooting had been previously taken away |
| Just a week before a former student opened fire in a St. Louis high school, killing a teacher and a student, the gun used in the attack was removed from his home, officials said. On Oct. 15, the shooting suspect's mother found an AR-15-style rifle in the family's home and contacted police to have it removed, interim St. Louis police Commissioner Michael Sack said Wednesday. The family worked with police to transfer the gun to a third party known to the family, Sack said. "... How he acquired it after that, we don't know. We're looking into it." Authorities confirmed the firearm that was removed was the same one used in Monday's shooting that left two dead and seven others injured. Here's the latest on the investigation. |
 | | Marie Crane, center, holds a candle during a vigil in Tower Grove Park for the victims of a school shooting at Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. | | David Carson, AP | |
Winter could shift the balance in Ukraine conflict – for either side |
| Ukrainians are bracing for winter under historically harsh conditions. Seven months of war have taken a toll on a nation that was Europe's poorest even before Russia's military belligerence damaged or destroyed thousands of residential buildings, schools and hospitals. The collapse of infrastructure has put millions of people at risk of losing access to electricity, water, even shelter, the International Rescue Committee warns. While Russia could use cold weather to wear down Ukrainians, a harsh winter might make things difficult for the Kremlin, too. How this winter could change things for Ukraine. |
| 👉 Thursday's news: In major speech, Putin accuses U.S., allies of trying to dominate the world, denies intent to use nuclear weapons. Live Ukraine updates. |
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 | | Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia will do everything it can to break the resistance of Ukraine this winter. | | USA TODAY | |
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| 🌤 What's the weather up to in your neck of the woods? Check your local forecast here. |
🌞 A smile from the sun |
| Much to this former Florida gal's delight, it snowed in Denver this morning! While it may be chilly and gloomy here, somewhere out there, the sun is smiling. A photo taken from a NASA satellite Thursday morning appears to show a smile on the surface of our nearest star. According to NASA, the dark patches on the sun are known as coronal holes, where solar winds gush out into space. You won't be able to see the smile with your bare eyes, but if you happen to catch a glimpse of the sun this week, make sure you smile back! 😊 |
 | | A smile on the sun was captured in this photo from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite. | | NASA | |
Let's see those scary-cute pets! |
| Do you dress your pets up for Halloween? We want to see! Click here to submit your best photos. You might just see it in next week's Short List! |
| My cat, Susie, has been dressing up for Halloween for a few years, so she said she'll go first. And if you still need a costume, here are some of the cutest out there. Have a great weekend! |
 | | Susie Davis, a royal companion, is dressed up for Halloween! | | Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY | |
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