British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday after just six weeks in office, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in U.K. history. Truss' policies to mitigate economic problems backfired, sending markets into a frenzy and sinking the pound further. Truss' tenure was marked by a pound in trouble and a British economy in tatters, leading to calls for her resignation. Among those who could take over for Truss is former PM Boris Johnson, whom she replaced. 

WHO ARE THE LEADING CONTENDERS TO REPLACE TRUSS?

Former President Donald Trump is facing legal scrutiny from state, congressional and federal investigators on a range of issues ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections - from the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol building by his supporters, to allegedly inflating the value of his properties to secure favorable loans and tax benefits. Trump, his family and organization are facing numerous investigations and lawsuits that he must weigh while he considers another run for president in 2024.

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A battle is heating up to win a New York City casino license, with real estate and gambling giants offering competing proposals. In April, New York state officials voted to issue three new casino permits in the New York City area as casino operators seek to secure support from the New York State Gaming Commission and advisory boards. Possible sites for new casinos include Times Square and Hudson Yards in Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, and Yonkers in Westchester County.

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How much total revenue did U.S.-based casinos generate in 2021?

Thursday's answer: US astronaut John Glenn pressed a camera against the window of his Friendship 7 capsule and shot a picture of North Africa on Feb. 20, 1962 for the first man-made photo from space.