Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. Florida gover…
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Louisiana plagued by unprecedented wildfires
Louisiana plagued by unprecedented wildfires
Warm gulf waters “rocket fuel” for Hurricane Idalia
Feeding off some of the hottest water on the planet, Hurricane Idalia is expected to rapidly strengthen as it bears down on Florida, scientists said. It’s been happening a lot lately. (Aug. 29)
10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
President Joe Biden celebrates a new phase of his administration’s efforts to lower medical costs, by saying “we’re going to keep standing up to Big Pharma.” Officials announced the first 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations. (Aug. 29)
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Today in History for August 29th
Today in History for August 29th
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and daughter visit Navy headquarters
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter visited the Navy headquarters, a day before Navy Day. (Aug. 29)
Tribal camp offers climate hope, lessons
A weeklong camp in Washington’s Olympic National Park convened tribes from across Western states to share knowledge, successes and challenges as climate change intensifies. There have been six of these climate camps, hosting more than 70 tribes. (Aug 2…
Jacksonville victims remembered
A.J. Laguerre worked at a Dollar General store after finishing high school to help support the grandmother who raised him. Angela Michelle Carr was an Uber driver beloved by her children. Jerrald Gallion relished weekends with his 4-year-old daughter. …
First couple visits DC public middle school to welcome back students
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a Washington, DC middle school Monday to welcome students back on the first day of the 2023-2024 school year. (Aug. 28)