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Up First briefing: Trump trial date expected; Jacksonville shooting; Maui surf lessons

Today’s top stories include the expected trial date set for former President Donald Trump’s election conspiracy case, a potential hate crime in Jacksonville, students returning to schools without air conditioning, an impending tropical storm in Florida, and pro surfers helping wildfire-affected families in Maui. Legal proceedings: A tentative start date for the Justice Department’s election […]

August 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia: Cars may stop working mid-evacuation due to fuel contamination

Fuel contamination at gas stations along Florida’s Gulf Coast could cause car engines and power generators to stop working as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches. The Backstory: A “potentially widespread” fuel contamination was caused by a human error at the Port of Tampa, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. * The affected […]

August 28, 2023
As classes resume in sweltering heat, many schools lack air conditioning

As classes resume with rising temperatures, many of the country’s schools are lacking adequate air conditioning, potentially impacting the learning environment. Personal perspective: One English teacher in Philadelphia experiences extreme heat in his classroom, with temperatures reaching up to 93 degrees. * The lack of air conditioning in his school exemplifies a national issue, with […]

August 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia could reach hurricane strength before hitting Florida this week

Tropical Storm Idalia, currently churning in the Gulf of Mexico, may reach hurricane strength before hitting Florida and the southeastern U.S. later this week. Monitoring the Storm: Forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia may gain strength from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters and could impact western Florida and the Panhandle with severe weather from […]

August 27, 2023
Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99

Legendary TV presenter Bob Barker, best known for hosting “The Price Is Right” on CBS, has passed away at the age of 99. Career overview: Barker’s hosting career lasted over eight decades, with his most notable tenure on “The Price Is Right”. * Barker started hosting “The Price Is Right” in 1972, continuing for 35 […]

August 27, 2023
Minnesota returns voting power to thousands. The question is whether they’ll use it

Restored voting rights to individuals with felony records in Minnesota might face hurdles in getting put to use. Key Policy Change: A new law quickly reinstates voting rights to individuals who are not presently incarcerated. * Secretary of State Steve Simon is encouraging recently released individuals to exercise their right to vote. * Voter registration […]

August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe’s electoral commission says President Mnangagwa has won a second term

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected for a second five-year term, in a result announced earlier than expected and likely to be highly scrutinized due to previous disputed elections. Election results: President Mnangagwa, of the ZANU-PF party which has governed Zimbabwe since 1980, won with 52.6% of the votes. * The main opposition leader, […]

August 27, 2023
Love, war and loss: How one soldier in Ukraine hopes to be made whole again

Ukrainian soldier Andrii Smolenskyi, severely wounded during conflict in his homeland, is on a journey to recovery with the help of his wife and ongoing medical interventions. The immediate impact: Smolenskyi lost both of his arms and eyes in an artillery blast. * When he regained consciousness, he couldn’t see or speak due to injuries […]

August 27, 2023
A groundbreaking exhibition on the National Mall shows monuments aren’t set in stone

The National Mall is hosting its first-ever official outdoor show, Beyond Granite: Pulling Together, which consists of new, different monuments meant to commemorate underrepresented American stories. About the exhibition: The temporary exhibition involves six artists from diverse backgrounds creating monuments that are markedly distinct from the usual imposing monoliths and bronze statues. * The show […]

August 27, 2023
‘Multiple’ people killed, including gunman, in Jacksonville dollar store shooting

A shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida has resulted in multiple fatalities, including the alleged shooter. Incident details: A gunman has killed several individuals, with the final toll undisclosed, at a Dollar General store. * The incident, which included the shooters’ own death, began around 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Northwest […]

August 27, 2023

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