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Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; Solar Probe Milestone

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Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84, marking the end of a legendary career that spanned from marching with Martin Luther King Jr. to founding the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. His death coincides with a somber news cycle, including a fatal shooting at a youth hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which left three people dead and three others critically injured. In the financial sector, US stock index futures are sliding as markets reopen after the Presidents Day holiday, with the Nasdaq leading losses ahead of key Federal Reserve minutes. On the health front, researchers are warning of severe vitamin deficiencies, including scurvy, among users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic due to extreme appetite suppression. Finally, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has achieved a historic milestone by flying closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, offering new insights into the acceleration of solar wind and the Sun's outer atmosphere.

The nation mourns the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84 on February 17, 2026. Jackson, a veteran of the movement who marched with Martin Luther King Jr., leaves behind a legacy of political activism through his Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. Meanwhile, tragedy struck Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where a shooting at a youth hockey game left three dead and three in critical condition. On Wall Street, Nasdaq-100 futures are leading losses in a holiday-shortened week as investors await Federal Reserve minutes and GDP data. Health researchers are also sounding the alarm on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, linking them to severe vitamin deficiencies. Finally, NASA celebrates a breakthrough as the Parker Solar Probe travels closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history, providing data on the heating of solar wind that was previously unattainable.

Topics Covered

  • 🏛️ The life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson following his death at age 84.
  • 📰 Investigation details from the fatal shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.
  • 📊 Market volatility and the political rivalry between Trump and Newsom.
  • 🔬 Health warnings regarding GLP-1 drugs and the risk of malnutrition.
  • 🌍 NASA's Parker Solar Probe and its record-breaking proximity to the Sun.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:05) - Market Trends and Health Risks
  • (00:05) - National Headlines and Civil Rights Legacy
  • (00:28) - Space Exploration and Science
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; Solar Probe Milestone

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