1. John Amos has passed away at the age of 84. In a statement released on Tuesday, Amos’ son announced his father passed away on August 21st due to natural causes. Amos was well known for his role as James Evans on the 1970s sitcom Good Times. He also portrayed Kunta Kente in the television mini-series Roots. Amos also portrayed Cleo McDowell in the 1980s film Coming To America. (P6)
2. Vice Presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance squared off Tuesday night in what may be the last debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. Vance and Walz focused their attacks on the top of the ticket — not each other. (WMTW)
3. Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation. Economists predict that if the strike lasts, consumers will have to pay more and wait longer for certain items. (WMTW)
4. A new rule raises fines significantly for Maine businesses that break labor laws involving teenage workers. Before this new law initial fines for wage violations started at just $100. Now, under new rules, most violations start with the max fine of $1,000. (WGME)
4. Dunkin’ has released Dunking costumes inspired by the Super Bowl commercial featuring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Tom Brady. The tracksuits were available after the Big Game but sold out. The gear is back in stock. The matching jacket and pants are $60 each. There’s also a kid’s version of the tracksuit for $80. (People)
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