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Welcome back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week Rachel joins us to talk about how we do our storm coverage now that Tropical Storm Idalia has passed... And then we jump back into some important stories from last week.

Tropical Storm Idalia is the most expensive natural disaster to hit the US this year. UBS has estimated that insurance companies in the state will be have to pay out $10 billion, but that figure could rise. This will put more pressure on insurance companies in Florida, where nine property insurance firms have closed down since 2021. We hear from a business that was badly damaged by the storm. (Picture: PERRY, FL - AUGUST 30: A damaged business in downtown Perry, Fla. Scenes from Perry, Fla. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 after Hurricane Idalia passed through the area. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

A once-Category 4 hurricane, Tropical Storm Idalia is now lashing parts of Georgia and the Carolinas with heavy rain and wind. Idalia made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm and was the strongest storm to hit in the Big Bend region, the nook between the Florida panhandle and peninsula, in more than 125 years. Chase Norwood's family owns Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Florida, where water levels rose more than nine feet in two hours, reaching record levels. They decided to stay to protect their business. He joins AC360 to give an update on the damage to the marina. Plus, Michael Bobbitt decided to ride out the hurricane in Cedar Key, Florida. He shares how his community is doing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The three-hundred-fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the episode: Exclusive: China's Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India Drone Downed Near Moscow As Heavy Fighting Continues In Ukraine's South, East Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia floods parts of South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida A building fire in Johannesburg leaves at least 73 dead, many of them homeless, authorities say Trump dismissive as New York attorney general accuses him of inflating his net worth by $2 billion Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader Watch: Australian woman's talented horse, sheep earn world records for tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tropical Storm Idalia is heading back out to sea, but in its wake, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas are busy cleaning up. As a Category 3 hurricane, Idalia caused major damage in Florida's Big Bend region, but overall there was less damage throughout the Southeast than many feared. William Brangham reports from Florida where people say they want to stay and rebuild. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Idalia is threatening Georgia and the Carolinas after unleashing its catastrophic impact on Florida's Gulf Coast. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provides an update on the scope of damage and emergency operations now unfolding across the disaster zone. Our correspondents in Florida provide you the latest on what they are witnessing on the ground. Plus, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares his perspective after Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while speaking to reporters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The three-hundred-fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the episode: Exclusive: China's Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India Drone Downed Near Moscow As Heavy Fighting Continues In Ukraine's South, East Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia floods parts of South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida A building fire in Johannesburg leaves at least 73 dead, many of them homeless, authorities say Trump dismissive as New York attorney general accuses him of inflating his net worth by $2 billion Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader Watch: Australian woman's talented horse, sheep earn world records for tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the episode: Exclusive: China's Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India Drone Downed Near Moscow As Heavy Fighting Continues In Ukraine's South, East Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia floods parts of South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida A building fire in Johannesburg leaves at least 73 dead, many of them homeless, authorities say Trump dismissive as New York attorney general accuses him of inflating his net worth by $2 billion Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader Watch: Australian woman's talented horse, sheep earn world records for tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's show: What is now Tropical Storm Idalia continues to roll through the southeast's Atlantic coast, Houstonians are poised to help folks in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Then, a Travis County judge rules a controversial new state law is unconstitutional, but it's still taking effect. We learn more about the court fight over the so-called “Death Star” law. Plus: A local teachers' union is suing Houston ISD's appointed board of managers and superintendent over changes in teacher evaluations. Also this hour: We learn about a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant last month at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston -- the first of its kind for that institution. We also learn more about other organ transplants and how the process works for veterans in need. Then, when Jose Altuve notched his 2,000th hit this month, Astros fans cheered while other fans – again – labeled him a cheater over the 2017 sign-stealing scandal he reportedly didn't take part in. We discuss the challenge of shedding labels with Evan Drellich, senior writer for The Athletic, who, along with Ken Rosenthal, broke the story of Astros cheating scandal. And the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recently took home the award for Fair/Rodeo of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Honors.

8/31/23 6am CT Hour - Sr. Jean Dolores Schmidt/ Dr. Jim Schroeder John, Glen and Sarah chat about Tropical Storm Idalia, Ohio amendment wording challenged, play What' That Sound Sr. Jean reflects on your years as the chaplain for the Loyola Ramblers and her 104 years of life.  Dr. Schroeder shares 5 tips he thinks will help boost teens and their mental health. https://aleteia.org/2023/03/15/5-ways-to-boost-your-teens-mental-health/

News Nation Miami Correspondent Xavier Walton with details from Florida's Citrus County as Idalia crosses Georgia heading toward the Carolinas  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Storm Idalia is bringing heavy rains, flash flooding, and storm surge to North Carolina and South Carolina. WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich and meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees host coverage across the Carolinas including the Carolina Weather Group's Jared Smith in Charleston, Dan Whittaker in Myrtle Beach, and Chris Jackson in Folly Beach. #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx

Tropical Storm Idalia left many coastal communities partially underwater in South Carolina and North Carolina as it dumped heavy rain on the region Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Richard DeVayne joins us from Charleston with the latest update on conditions, where forecaters say the fifth-highest storm surge ever recorded happened during Idalia. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane-idalia-flooding-rain-carolinas/275-83bf3e09-e95a-497a-86d2-63ae96d4acce Students at the University of North Carolina return to class for the first time Thursday since a professor was shot and killed on campus. Thousands of people gathered to honor the life of Zijie Yan Wednesday night, with the university's chancellor addressing them during a vigil. Destiny Richards has a report on what students are feeling as they prepare for life after tragedy. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/unc-chapel-hill-bell-tower-professor-honored-killed-in-shooting-zijie-yan/275-efd7f33f-cbde-49d6-82b6-aae6a44f635b Plus, we're going over the biggest headlines to get your day started with your morning rush. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!  Sign up for the daily Wake Up Charlotte newsletter: www.wcnc.com/email

Tropical Storm Idalia left many coastal communities partially underwater in South Carolina and North Carolina as it dumped heavy rain on the region Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Richard DeVayne joins us from Charleston with the latest update on conditions, where forecaters say the fifth-highest storm surge ever recorded happened during Idalia. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane-idalia-flooding-rain-carolinas/275-83bf3e09-e95a-497a-86d2-63ae96d4acceStudents at the University of North Carolina return to class for the first time Thursday since a professor was shot and killed on campus. Thousands of people gathered to honor the life of Zijie Yan Wednesday night, with the university's chancellor addressing them during a vigil. Destiny Richards has a report on what students are feeling as they prepare for life after tragedy. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/unc-chapel-hill-bell-tower-professor-honored-killed-in-shooting-zijie-yan/275-efd7f33f-cbde-49d6-82b6-aae6a44f635bPlus, we're going over the biggest headlines to get your day started with your morning rush. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! Sign up for the daily Wake Up Charlotte newsletter: www.wcnc.com/email

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We just got a new update that Idalia is no longer a hurricane and is now a tropical storm after lashing Florida as a devastating Category 3 hurricane. The area of Florida's Big Bend seems to have taken the biggest hit where some areas experiencing so much water in the streets that only the roofs of homes were visible. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had another episode today where he appeared to freeze when answering questions at a news conference, prompting concerns for his health. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Idalia became Tropical Storm Idalia on Aug. 30 as it approached Georgia's border with South Carolina. The storm was downgraded by the National Hurricane Center, as its sustained winds dipped down from 75 mph to 70 mph. In an afternoon press briefing, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said more than 260,000 households that lost power due to the storm have had their power restored.   Federal Judge Beryl Howell has issued a default judgment against attorney Rudy Giuliani in a defamation lawsuit by Georgia election workers. In the ruling, Judge Howell said that Mr. Giuliani had forfeited the case by failing to produce documents and other information requested by plaintiffs' attorneys.   Gabon's president Ali Bongo, whose family have ruled the country for 56 years, was named winner of a presidential election—only for military officers to appear on television minutes later to announce that they had seized power.   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Florida Gov and GOP 2024 also-ran Ron DeSantis looks to lead in wake of violence and major hurricane | Former SC Gov and UN Ambassador under President Trump, Nikki Haley is having a moment, kind of | President Biden names first 10 drugs subject to negotations with Medicare | 60th anniversary of the March on WashingtonSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to Heartland Pod Wednesday!Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: Hurricane in Florida / Shooting in FloridaPOLITICO: DeSantis knows how to handle a hurricane. The racist shooting poses a bigger dilemma.A racially-motivated Jacksonville tragedy, couple with a looming storm, pose big tests for the governor.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center and his wife Casey, right, bow their heads during a prayer.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (center) and his wife Casey bow their heads during a prayer at a vigil for the victims of Saturday's mass shooting on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Jacksonville. | John Raoux/AP PhotoBy KIMBERLY LEONARD08/28/2023 04:14 PM EDTUpdated: 08/28/2023 05:12 PM EDTMIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' handling of back-to-back crises — a racist mass shooting and a potentially catastrophic hurricane — could help burnish his image as a can-do, effective governor or further damage his standing with Black Americans who have grown livid over his policies.Already, DeSantis' attempts to show leadership in the immediate aftermath of the Saturday shooting were poorly received by some Black lawmakers, Democrats and residents in Florida. In the hours after a 21-year-old white man killed three Black Floridians near a historically Black college in Jacksonville, several state Democrats blamed DeSantis, who is running for president, for creating an environment, through policies such as loosening gun laws and ending diversity programs, that helped hate fester.DeSantis has condemned the shooting and said “targeting people due to their race has no place in this state of Florida.” But attending a Sunday night vigil in Jacksonville, he was jeered and booed by people who had come out to remember the victims. At one point, a Jacksonville Democratic councilmember stepped in to calm the crowd, urging people to “put parties aside.” Later during the event, a pastor took issue with DeSantis describing the gunman as a “scumbag,” and said he should have used the word “racist” instead.The vigil stood in contrast to press conferences in Tallahassee on Sunday and Monday, when DeSantis appeared visibly tired but spoke authoritatively about preparations overseeing Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane. He canceled campaign appearances and fundraisers, and told Floridians Sunday they could “rest assured” because “I am here” and would “get the job done.”DeSantis says politics won't interfere with storm response“He needs to be in Florida for as long as it takes,” said Adam Hollingsworth, the former chief of staff to Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who served as governor before DeSantis. “His presidential ambitions could be a distraction, but first Gov. DeSantis has to dance with the one who brought him. Right now, that's the people of Florida.”Though the shooting and looming storm are taking DeSantis away from campaigning for president following a high-profile debate, they'll also allow voters and donors to see the governor at work leading the hurricane response, letting the public assess how he balances multiple priorities, displays empathy and projects leadership in moments of tragedy. At the same time, the shooting has shined a spotlight on DeSantis' record and vulnerabilities on race, one of the areas for which he has faced the most criticism and controversy as governor.In times of tragedy, opponents are “looking for a misstep,” acknowledged Craig Fugate, who led Florida's emergency division under Gov. Jeb Bush and oversaw FEMA during the Obama administration.“They're looking for something to go wrong — particularly for the opponents; they're looking for something to capitalize on,” Fugate said.DeSantis began his Monday morning hurricane preparedness press conference by first addressing the mass shooting. He pledged $1 million in security funding to Edward Waters University, a historically Black university that the gunman is believed to have initially targeted, as well as $100,000 toward a charity for the families of the victims. He also deployed state law enforcement officials to evaluate the campus' security and make additional recommendations, pledging to continue to assist in the “days and weeks ahead.”But many Democrats in the state panned his response. They pointed to laws he enacted in Florida to carve up representation in a Black-majority district that eventually led a Black Democratic congressman, Rep. Al Lawson, to lose his seat. They also pointed to his policies, approved by the GOP-led Legislature, banning what he calls “critical race theory” in schools, as well as his defense of a public school curriculum on Black history that required middle-school teachers to instruct that enslaved people “developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”Florida Minority House Leader Fentrice Driskell, a Black Democrat of Tampa, said it was “absolutely” the right decision for DeSantis to attend the vigil but added that she didn't want to give him a pass.“The reality is, a number of wrongheaded decisions about the state of Florida, and who we are as a people, I think contributed to this charged political climate that resulted in the violence that we saw,” Driskell said in an interview.The accused gunman, identified as Ryan Palmeter, had a racist manifesto and drew swastikas on his weapons. He also had a history of mental illness, having been involuntarily institutionalized for emergency mental health services as a teenager, police said.During DeSantis' vigil remarks Sunday, Democratic state Rep. Angela Nixon, who represents the district where the shooting took place, could be seen glaring at the governor in videos and photos widely shared on social media.“We feel the same,” the NAACP wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.AXIOS: Biden set to name first 10 drugs subject to Medicare negotiations.The blood-thinners Eliquis and Xarelto are among the 10 prescription medicines the Biden administration will seek lower Medicare prices for as part of a new program allowing the government to negotiate drug prices for America's seniors.Why it matters: The administration's landmark announcement Tuesday detailed the first-ever set of drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations, a longtime Democratic priority included in last year's Inflation Reduction Act over drug companies' fervent objections.Other drugs up for negotiation include:Jardiance, a diabetes drug.Januvia, also for diabetes.Farxiga, another diabetes drug.Entresto, for heart failure.Enbrel, for arthritis and psoriasis.Imbruvica, a blood cancer drug.Stelara, used on psoriasis, Crohn's disease and other illnesses.Fiasp, also used for diabetes.Of note: Insulin is already subject to a $35 monthly co-pay cap for Medicare prescription drug plan enrollees under a different provision of the IRA.State of play: The drugs' manufacturers will have just over a month to decide whether to participate in negotiations — which the industry is battling in court — or sit out the process, at the risk of significant financial penalty.Drugmakers who refuse to negotiate with Medicare face an excise tax of up to 95% of their U.S. sales, or they can withdraw their drugs from Medicare and Medicaid coverage, shutting them out of huge markets.What they're saying: "The cancer moonshot will not succeed if this administration continues to dismantle the innovation rocket we need to get there," Stephen Ubl, CEO of industry trade group PhRMA, said in a statement following the release of the list.Zoom out: The medicines up for negotiation were chosen from a list of the 50 products with the highest spending in Medicare's prescription drug program, Part D.The selected drugs accounted for 20% of Part D prescription costs between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023, according to the Health and Human Services Department.Some of the highest-cost Medicare drugs were not eligible for this round of negotiations, either because they still have market exclusivity, they're the only option for a rare disease or another factor.The prices won't take effect before the 2024 elections, but Democrats are expected to tout the negotiations, along with other drug cost reforms in the IRA, as part of their campaign messaging.What's next: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will submit price offers to the drug companies by Feb. 1, with negotiations continuing until next August.CMS will publish the drugs' final maximum fair prices by Sept. 1, 2024, and prices will go into effect in 2026.What we're watching: Ongoing legal challenges could draw out or halt the negotiation process.Drugmakers and allied groups have already filed eight lawsuits against the Medicare drug negotiation process, and more lawsuits could follow Tuesday's announcement.President Biden and his health officials committed this morning to fighting industry lawsuits."Let me be clear: I am not backing down. There is no reason why Americans should be forced to pay more than any developed nation for life-saving prescriptions just to pad Big Pharma's pockets," Biden said in a statement.Nikki HaleyDAILY BEAST: Is it time for Republicans to take Nikki Haley seriously?According to a new Emerson College Polling survey, “Haley saw the largest increase in support among Republican candidates, jumping 5 points from 2 percent to 7 percent” following last week's debate.“Nikki Haley's support increased from about 2 percent to 9 percent among voters over 50 [years of age],” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, “while Trump's support dropped within this age group from about 56 percent to 49 percent after the debate.”Republican Debaters Agreed on One Thing: They Hate Vivek RamaswamyThis jump is modest, inasmuch as it still leaves Haley in the single digits. But it's also no outlier. According to a poll conducted by The Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, and Ipsos released last Thursday, voters were persuaded to at least give her a second look. “Pre-debate, 29 percent of GOP primary voters who watched the debate said they were considering voting for her,” according to the survey, “and that increased to 46 percent after the debate.”So how did she do it? Haley caught our attention by being first to hit Trump (from the right), when she criticized him for “adding eight trillion to our debt.” This surprised everyone, demonstrated courage, and put to rest the notion that she is merely running to be Trump's vice president.Haley also staked out a strong position on abortion. While stressing her pro-life beliefs, she made the pragmatic case that a federal abortion ban would require 60 votes. Instead, Haley urged Republicans to focus on consensus issues, like banning late-term abortions, making sure contraception is widely available, and supporting adoption as an alternative.Trump's former veep, Mike Pence, who supports a 15-week federal ban on abortion, took umbrage with this. “Nikki, you're my friend, but consensus is the opposite of leadership,” Pence scolded. (As the Never Trump conservative writer Jonah Goldberg has pointed out on his podcast, building consensus is often a key attribute of leadership.)The Republican Debate Was a Futile Pudding Wrestling MatchThis exchange, like others during that same debate, made it clear that in a general election Nikki Haley would likely be Joe Biden's most challenging opponent.Having served as governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations, she has the experience needed for the office. She also has sharp elbows. (“You have no foreign policy experience and it shows,” she told Vivek Ramaswamy.)At 51, Haley would present a stark contrast in terms of generational change, assuming that Joe Biden was still the Democratic nominee. And (unlike others) she is not staking out an abortion position that might render her effectively unelectable, should she become the Republican nominee.Haley (who frequently cites Margaret Thatcher's line, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman”) was the only woman on that stage. Her identity, temperament, and policy positions could help chip away at the gender gap that has only grown in recent years.The obvious caveat here is that all of these things would make Haley a great candidate to beat Joe Biden if she somehow wins the Republican nomination. But that's an awfully big “if.”Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: GOP Debate Showed How Not to Pick a PresidentHaley's answer to this is to make the electability argument: “We have to face the fact that Trump is the most disliked politician in America,” she—and she, alone—averred during last week's debate.But will that dog hunt?Right now, the electability argument isn't persuading Republicans to jump off the Trump bandwagon, even though that argument is likely the only one that could ever work. At some point (perhaps after Donald Trump goes on trial and it's too late), Republicans might be convinced that, as entertaining as Trump is, he simply can't win.Based on all of this, you might expect me to suggest that it's time to clear the field—to rally every freedom conservative, Reagan Republican, and Never Trump conservative to coalesce around Haley as the GOP's last, best hope.Some of my colleagues are already there. The New York Times columnist David Brooks, for example, declared last week that “Wednesday's debate persuaded me that the best Trump alternative is not [Tim] Scott, it's Nikki Haley.”But here's my problem. Haley has been all over the map for years now. One day she's courageous and impressive, and the next day she's a pathetic Trump toady.Haley is a political chameleon, which makes me reluctant to ever trust her again.Trump and Ramaswamy Show Us How the Worst Get to the TopOn the other hand, anyone looking for purity (as it pertains to Trump) can also dismiss Pence and Chris Christie—both of whom supported Trump until Jan. 6—and a vast swath of today's leading Never Trumpers. As the Good Book says, “Who then can be saved?”Nikki Haley's got a long way to go before she clears the not-Trump lane of candidates, much less taking on the final boss himself. And though nothing has yet made a dent in Trump's domination of the GOP voter base, he's never run as a candidate on trial before. But the whole 91-felony indictment thing might just do the trick.If Haley can prove herself by stringing together two or three of these kinds of courageous performances—in which she not only characterizes Trump as the guy who already lost to Biden, but also that she's as real a conservative as any of the other contenders—there is a path to success.It's hardly guaranteed, and as I've noted, courage comes and goes with Haley. But in the “Matt Lewis primary,” you can count me among the 46 percent who are now considering voting for her.Read more at The Daily Beast.SEMAFOR: Nikki Haley's abortion message could catch on in the GOPMorgan Chalfant and Kadia GobaRepublicans worried about Democrats leveraging abortion (again) to make gains in 2024 want GOP candidates to take a page out of Nikki Haley's debate prep playbook.Haley dismissed the idea that a 15-week national abortion ban could pass through Congress. Instead, she argued the focus should be on finding “consensus” around banning “late-term abortions,” sustaining access to contraception, allowing doctors who don't support abortion refuse to perform them, and preventing women who get abortions from being penalized.Defeated Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon bluntly said on Fox News that Republicans would lose the messaging war in 2024 unless they followed Haley's “perfect response” in the debate.“No one really understood how important abortion would be in 2022 because no one had run in a post-Roe world, so we suddenly got attacked, viciously attacked, by the Democrats, and it is a winning message for them,” she said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted Dixon's opposition to rape exceptions in abortion bans in their contest, which took place alongide a ballot initiative guaranteeing abortion rights that passed by a wide margin.“The only candidate on the stage that talked about how we should protect women and not demonize them was Nikki Haley,” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. said Sunday on CBS of the first GOP presidential debate. “And that is a message that we have to carry through. We have to be pro-woman and pro-life. You cannot go after women and attack them because they make a choice that you don't like or don't agree with.”And Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who represents a district President Biden won in 2020, told Semafor at a watch party last week: “She had probably the best-packaged message on abortion that I've heard, I want to say, in my entire adult life.”Haley might have won herself some fans, but her position wasn't a favorite within the anti-abortion movement, which has rallied around a 15-week federal ban as a minimum ask for candidates.

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Florida Gov and GOP 2024 also-ran Ron DeSantis looks to lead in wake of violence and major hurricane | Former SC Gov and UN Ambassador under President Trump, Nikki Haley is having a moment, kind of | President Biden names first 10 drugs subject to negotations with Medicare | 60th anniversary of the March on WashingtonSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to Heartland Pod Wednesday!Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: Hurricane in Florida / Shooting in FloridaPOLITICO: DeSantis knows how to handle a hurricane. The racist shooting poses a bigger dilemma.A racially-motivated Jacksonville tragedy, couple with a looming storm, pose big tests for the governor.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center and his wife Casey, right, bow their heads during a prayer.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (center) and his wife Casey bow their heads during a prayer at a vigil for the victims of Saturday's mass shooting on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Jacksonville. | John Raoux/AP PhotoBy KIMBERLY LEONARD08/28/2023 04:14 PM EDTUpdated: 08/28/2023 05:12 PM EDTMIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' handling of back-to-back crises — a racist mass shooting and a potentially catastrophic hurricane — could help burnish his image as a can-do, effective governor or further damage his standing with Black Americans who have grown livid over his policies.Already, DeSantis' attempts to show leadership in the immediate aftermath of the Saturday shooting were poorly received by some Black lawmakers, Democrats and residents in Florida. In the hours after a 21-year-old white man killed three Black Floridians near a historically Black college in Jacksonville, several state Democrats blamed DeSantis, who is running for president, for creating an environment, through policies such as loosening gun laws and ending diversity programs, that helped hate fester.DeSantis has condemned the shooting and said “targeting people due to their race has no place in this state of Florida.” But attending a Sunday night vigil in Jacksonville, he was jeered and booed by people who had come out to remember the victims. At one point, a Jacksonville Democratic councilmember stepped in to calm the crowd, urging people to “put parties aside.” Later during the event, a pastor took issue with DeSantis describing the gunman as a “scumbag,” and said he should have used the word “racist” instead.The vigil stood in contrast to press conferences in Tallahassee on Sunday and Monday, when DeSantis appeared visibly tired but spoke authoritatively about preparations overseeing Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane. He canceled campaign appearances and fundraisers, and told Floridians Sunday they could “rest assured” because “I am here” and would “get the job done.”DeSantis says politics won't interfere with storm response“He needs to be in Florida for as long as it takes,” said Adam Hollingsworth, the former chief of staff to Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who served as governor before DeSantis. “His presidential ambitions could be a distraction, but first Gov. DeSantis has to dance with the one who brought him. Right now, that's the people of Florida.”Though the shooting and looming storm are taking DeSantis away from campaigning for president following a high-profile debate, they'll also allow voters and donors to see the governor at work leading the hurricane response, letting the public assess how he balances multiple priorities, displays empathy and projects leadership in moments of tragedy. At the same time, the shooting has shined a spotlight on DeSantis' record and vulnerabilities on race, one of the areas for which he has faced the most criticism and controversy as governor.In times of tragedy, opponents are “looking for a misstep,” acknowledged Craig Fugate, who led Florida's emergency division under Gov. Jeb Bush and oversaw FEMA during the Obama administration.“They're looking for something to go wrong — particularly for the opponents; they're looking for something to capitalize on,” Fugate said.DeSantis began his Monday morning hurricane preparedness press conference by first addressing the mass shooting. He pledged $1 million in security funding to Edward Waters University, a historically Black university that the gunman is believed to have initially targeted, as well as $100,000 toward a charity for the families of the victims. He also deployed state law enforcement officials to evaluate the campus' security and make additional recommendations, pledging to continue to assist in the “days and weeks ahead.”But many Democrats in the state panned his response. They pointed to laws he enacted in Florida to carve up representation in a Black-majority district that eventually led a Black Democratic congressman, Rep. Al Lawson, to lose his seat. They also pointed to his policies, approved by the GOP-led Legislature, banning what he calls “critical race theory” in schools, as well as his defense of a public school curriculum on Black history that required middle-school teachers to instruct that enslaved people “developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”Florida Minority House Leader Fentrice Driskell, a Black Democrat of Tampa, said it was “absolutely” the right decision for DeSantis to attend the vigil but added that she didn't want to give him a pass.“The reality is, a number of wrongheaded decisions about the state of Florida, and who we are as a people, I think contributed to this charged political climate that resulted in the violence that we saw,” Driskell said in an interview.The accused gunman, identified as Ryan Palmeter, had a racist manifesto and drew swastikas on his weapons. He also had a history of mental illness, having been involuntarily institutionalized for emergency mental health services as a teenager, police said.During DeSantis' vigil remarks Sunday, Democratic state Rep. Angela Nixon, who represents the district where the shooting took place, could be seen glaring at the governor in videos and photos widely shared on social media.“We feel the same,” the NAACP wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.AXIOS: Biden set to name first 10 drugs subject to Medicare negotiations.The blood-thinners Eliquis and Xarelto are among the 10 prescription medicines the Biden administration will seek lower Medicare prices for as part of a new program allowing the government to negotiate drug prices for America's seniors.Why it matters: The administration's landmark announcement Tuesday detailed the first-ever set of drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations, a longtime Democratic priority included in last year's Inflation Reduction Act over drug companies' fervent objections.Other drugs up for negotiation include:Jardiance, a diabetes drug.Januvia, also for diabetes.Farxiga, another diabetes drug.Entresto, for heart failure.Enbrel, for arthritis and psoriasis.Imbruvica, a blood cancer drug.Stelara, used on psoriasis, Crohn's disease and other illnesses.Fiasp, also used for diabetes.Of note: Insulin is already subject to a $35 monthly co-pay cap for Medicare prescription drug plan enrollees under a different provision of the IRA.State of play: The drugs' manufacturers will have just over a month to decide whether to participate in negotiations — which the industry is battling in court — or sit out the process, at the risk of significant financial penalty.Drugmakers who refuse to negotiate with Medicare face an excise tax of up to 95% of their U.S. sales, or they can withdraw their drugs from Medicare and Medicaid coverage, shutting them out of huge markets.What they're saying: "The cancer moonshot will not succeed if this administration continues to dismantle the innovation rocket we need to get there," Stephen Ubl, CEO of industry trade group PhRMA, said in a statement following the release of the list.Zoom out: The medicines up for negotiation were chosen from a list of the 50 products with the highest spending in Medicare's prescription drug program, Part D.The selected drugs accounted for 20% of Part D prescription costs between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023, according to the Health and Human Services Department.Some of the highest-cost Medicare drugs were not eligible for this round of negotiations, either because they still have market exclusivity, they're the only option for a rare disease or another factor.The prices won't take effect before the 2024 elections, but Democrats are expected to tout the negotiations, along with other drug cost reforms in the IRA, as part of their campaign messaging.What's next: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will submit price offers to the drug companies by Feb. 1, with negotiations continuing until next August.CMS will publish the drugs' final maximum fair prices by Sept. 1, 2024, and prices will go into effect in 2026.What we're watching: Ongoing legal challenges could draw out or halt the negotiation process.Drugmakers and allied groups have already filed eight lawsuits against the Medicare drug negotiation process, and more lawsuits could follow Tuesday's announcement.President Biden and his health officials committed this morning to fighting industry lawsuits."Let me be clear: I am not backing down. There is no reason why Americans should be forced to pay more than any developed nation for life-saving prescriptions just to pad Big Pharma's pockets," Biden said in a statement.Nikki HaleyDAILY BEAST: Is it time for Republicans to take Nikki Haley seriously?According to a new Emerson College Polling survey, “Haley saw the largest increase in support among Republican candidates, jumping 5 points from 2 percent to 7 percent” following last week's debate.“Nikki Haley's support increased from about 2 percent to 9 percent among voters over 50 [years of age],” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, “while Trump's support dropped within this age group from about 56 percent to 49 percent after the debate.”Republican Debaters Agreed on One Thing: They Hate Vivek RamaswamyThis jump is modest, inasmuch as it still leaves Haley in the single digits. But it's also no outlier. According to a poll conducted by The Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, and Ipsos released last Thursday, voters were persuaded to at least give her a second look. “Pre-debate, 29 percent of GOP primary voters who watched the debate said they were considering voting for her,” according to the survey, “and that increased to 46 percent after the debate.”So how did she do it? Haley caught our attention by being first to hit Trump (from the right), when she criticized him for “adding eight trillion to our debt.” This surprised everyone, demonstrated courage, and put to rest the notion that she is merely running to be Trump's vice president.Haley also staked out a strong position on abortion. While stressing her pro-life beliefs, she made the pragmatic case that a federal abortion ban would require 60 votes. Instead, Haley urged Republicans to focus on consensus issues, like banning late-term abortions, making sure contraception is widely available, and supporting adoption as an alternative.Trump's former veep, Mike Pence, who supports a 15-week federal ban on abortion, took umbrage with this. “Nikki, you're my friend, but consensus is the opposite of leadership,” Pence scolded. (As the Never Trump conservative writer Jonah Goldberg has pointed out on his podcast, building consensus is often a key attribute of leadership.)The Republican Debate Was a Futile Pudding Wrestling MatchThis exchange, like others during that same debate, made it clear that in a general election Nikki Haley would likely be Joe Biden's most challenging opponent.Having served as governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the United Nations, she has the experience needed for the office. She also has sharp elbows. (“You have no foreign policy experience and it shows,” she told Vivek Ramaswamy.)At 51, Haley would present a stark contrast in terms of generational change, assuming that Joe Biden was still the Democratic nominee. And (unlike others) she is not staking out an abortion position that might render her effectively unelectable, should she become the Republican nominee.Haley (who frequently cites Margaret Thatcher's line, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman”) was the only woman on that stage. Her identity, temperament, and policy positions could help chip away at the gender gap that has only grown in recent years.The obvious caveat here is that all of these things would make Haley a great candidate to beat Joe Biden if she somehow wins the Republican nomination. But that's an awfully big “if.”Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: GOP Debate Showed How Not to Pick a PresidentHaley's answer to this is to make the electability argument: “We have to face the fact that Trump is the most disliked politician in America,” she—and she, alone—averred during last week's debate.But will that dog hunt?Right now, the electability argument isn't persuading Republicans to jump off the Trump bandwagon, even though that argument is likely the only one that could ever work. At some point (perhaps after Donald Trump goes on trial and it's too late), Republicans might be convinced that, as entertaining as Trump is, he simply can't win.Based on all of this, you might expect me to suggest that it's time to clear the field—to rally every freedom conservative, Reagan Republican, and Never Trump conservative to coalesce around Haley as the GOP's last, best hope.Some of my colleagues are already there. The New York Times columnist David Brooks, for example, declared last week that “Wednesday's debate persuaded me that the best Trump alternative is not [Tim] Scott, it's Nikki Haley.”But here's my problem. Haley has been all over the map for years now. One day she's courageous and impressive, and the next day she's a pathetic Trump toady.Haley is a political chameleon, which makes me reluctant to ever trust her again.Trump and Ramaswamy Show Us How the Worst Get to the TopOn the other hand, anyone looking for purity (as it pertains to Trump) can also dismiss Pence and Chris Christie—both of whom supported Trump until Jan. 6—and a vast swath of today's leading Never Trumpers. As the Good Book says, “Who then can be saved?”Nikki Haley's got a long way to go before she clears the not-Trump lane of candidates, much less taking on the final boss himself. And though nothing has yet made a dent in Trump's domination of the GOP voter base, he's never run as a candidate on trial before. But the whole 91-felony indictment thing might just do the trick.If Haley can prove herself by stringing together two or three of these kinds of courageous performances—in which she not only characterizes Trump as the guy who already lost to Biden, but also that she's as real a conservative as any of the other contenders—there is a path to success.It's hardly guaranteed, and as I've noted, courage comes and goes with Haley. But in the “Matt Lewis primary,” you can count me among the 46 percent who are now considering voting for her.Read more at The Daily Beast.SEMAFOR: Nikki Haley's abortion message could catch on in the GOPMorgan Chalfant and Kadia GobaRepublicans worried about Democrats leveraging abortion (again) to make gains in 2024 want GOP candidates to take a page out of Nikki Haley's debate prep playbook.Haley dismissed the idea that a 15-week national abortion ban could pass through Congress. Instead, she argued the focus should be on finding “consensus” around banning “late-term abortions,” sustaining access to contraception, allowing doctors who don't support abortion refuse to perform them, and preventing women who get abortions from being penalized.Defeated Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon bluntly said on Fox News that Republicans would lose the messaging war in 2024 unless they followed Haley's “perfect response” in the debate.“No one really understood how important abortion would be in 2022 because no one had run in a post-Roe world, so we suddenly got attacked, viciously attacked, by the Democrats, and it is a winning message for them,” she said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted Dixon's opposition to rape exceptions in abortion bans in their contest, which took place alongide a ballot initiative guaranteeing abortion rights that passed by a wide margin.“The only candidate on the stage that talked about how we should protect women and not demonize them was Nikki Haley,” Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. said Sunday on CBS of the first GOP presidential debate. “And that is a message that we have to carry through. We have to be pro-woman and pro-life. You cannot go after women and attack them because they make a choice that you don't like or don't agree with.”And Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who represents a district President Biden won in 2020, told Semafor at a watch party last week: “She had probably the best-packaged message on abortion that I've heard, I want to say, in my entire adult life.”Haley might have won herself some fans, but her position wasn't a favorite within the anti-abortion movement, which has rallied around a 15-week federal ban as a minimum ask for candidates.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and state officials hold a briefing to discuss what is now Tropical Storm Idalia. The impacts of Idalia will begin to be felt in North Carolina and South Carolina starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday. Tropical storm-strength winds and rains will impact the Carolinas. While the exact path of Idalia is still unknown, anywhere across the Carolinas could see soaking rains and gusty winds. Some areas could see as much as 6 to 8 inches of rain. The biggest Carolina threat from Idalia will be along the coast, where the passing storm will combine with high tide to produce coastal flooding. Across the Carolinas, we can expect to see flooding along the coast as well as along creeks, streams, and in low-lying areas.

Paulding County News Podcast Sunday Aug 30, 2023  From cancer to a growing cookie empire, Kyri's Kookies are a labor of love:  Dr. Kyri Mosley's journey from baking cookies with her grandmother to founding Kyri's Kookies, a successful cookie business, is driven by her desire to spread happiness. The company's first brick-and-mortar store opened in 2023 in Dallas, Georgia. Kyri's passion for baking began as a child, and she found solace in making cookies, especially during tough times like her divorce in 2009. Inspired to share this comfort, she started sending cookies to soldiers abroad, receiving positive feedback. Her own battle with Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma in 2019 motivated her to pursue her passion. Leaving her medical career, she focused on baking and built Kyri's Kookies, which gained recognition and success, touching lives with love and generosity.......... This from 11 Alive #bakingcookies #grandmothers #successfulcookies #cookiebusiness #spreadhappiness #divorce #morterstore #openedin2023 #dallasga #bakingasachild #positivefeedback #motivated #pursuedherpassion      Player Spotlight: Aniston Wright Helps Leads North Georgia to NCAA Division II Title:   Aniston Wright, a talented softball player, has consistently achieved success throughout her career. From high school to the University of North Georgia, she's been a key player in multiple championship wins. Her impressive stats and honors include being ranked as a top player in high school, earning All-American Scholar Athlete recognition, and achieving victory in various significant games. Aniston's strengths lie in being a supportive teammate and relying on her faith during matches. Her favorite softball memory involves a game-changing home run, and she has a superstition tied to her hairstyle. Aniston's hero is her dad, and she values art and sports performance outside of softball. She'd love to meet Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso and values gratitude and teamwork in her approach to the sport............ This from extrainngingsoftball.com #softballplayer #talented #keyplayer #multiplechampionshipwins #gamechanginghomeruns #homeruns #heroisdad #dadismyhero #mydadismysuperhero #valuesart #sportsperformance        Tropical Storm Idalia moving into the Gulf - what it means for north Georgia:  Tropical Storm Idalia has developed, with winds reaching 65 mph and a forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf coast. It's expected to intensify further while heading into the eastern Gulf of Mexico and could potentially reach category three hurricane status before landfall on Wednesday. The Florida Gulf Coast should closely monitor the storm's trajectory. Uncertainty surrounds its exact path, with many models pointing to the Florida Big Bend region. Georgia might experience rain from the storm, primarily on Wednesday and possibly Thursday morning. Rainfall extent depends on Idalia's track. Comparisons between American and European models show differences in projected rain totals. The article also highlights Hurricane Franklin's intensification, which could bring dangerous surf conditions along the U.S. East Coast............. This from 11 Alive #tropicalstorm #Idalia #developed #windsreaching65MPH #65MPHwinds #highlightsFranklinsintensification #americanmodels #europeanmodels #gulfcoast #intensifies #dangeroussurfconditions      Weather:    This weekend is supposed to be cooling off a little bit into the high 70s and low 80's with mostly sunny clouds. This is a perfect weekend for outdoor activities so that you can go out and it is not too hot!  #weatherreport #coolingoff #high70s #low80s #pleasestaycool #toohot #humidity #mostlysunny #outdooractivities #perfectweather    How Fulton County's Project Orca Devoured 108,661 Court Cases and Counting:    Fulton County, Georgia, faced a significant backlog of court cases due to pandemic-related closures, with approximately 148,209 open and active cases. To address this issue, the county launched "Project Orca," allocating $75 million of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to tackle the backlog. The project aimed to hire additional staff, improve communication among departments, and streamline processes. As of July 31, 2023, around 108,661 cases have been resolved, and Fulton County's efforts have garnered recognition, winning awards for innovative backlog reduction methods. The success of Project Orca has inspired other jurisdictions to seek advice from Fulton County on addressing their own case backlogs......... This from Law.com #fultoncounty #georgia #backlog #courtcases #pandemicrelatedclosures #activecases #addressthisissue #americanrescueact #tacklebacklog #projectorca #recognition #seekadvice     Port of Savannah receives four new electric ship-to-shore cranes:  The Port of Savannah has received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes, enhancing its fleet to 34 machines. The new all-electric cranes, designed by Konecranes of Finland, stand 295 and 306 feet tall when fully assembled and have a reach of 22 to 24 containers wide. Two cranes will be located at Berth 1 at Garden City Terminal, while the others will be placed at Berth 9. The addition of these cranes, along with previous ones, supports the port's capacity and efficiency. The investment is part of a $1.9 billion infrastructure plan to accommodate future supply chain demands......This from Georgia Trend Daily #portsavannah #recivedfour #post-panamaxship #cranes #fleet #34machines #22-24containerswide #twocranes #gardencityterminal #berth9 #additiontocranes #capacity #effiency      Weird news:  'Baby Dinosaur' Filmed Running Through Yard  A resident captured footage on her home security camera that appears to show a dinosaur-like creature running across her yard in the middle of the night. While opinions in the comments section varied from it being a large bird to a dog with a leash, the homeowner jokingly referred to it as a velociraptor. Despite the entertaining speculation, the general consensus leans toward the creature being a dog wearing a harness and dragging a leash. The quirky video has sparked humor and imaginative theories, but the true identity of the "baby dinosaur" remains uncertain........This from Georgia News Network #babydinosour #velociraptor #runningthroughyard #residentcaptured #weird #weirdstory #dinos #dinosareourthing #dog #dogwithleash #remainsuncertain #trueidentity       Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike ride  The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride took place in Philadelphia, featuring hundreds of participants riding through the city streets and landmarks while dressed in various states of undress. The annual event promotes cycling as eco-friendly transportation, body positivity, and desexualizing nudity. Participants are encouraged to get "as bare as you dare," and the ride includes various modes of transportation, not just bicycles. The route, approximately 13 miles long, passes by iconic sites like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Independence Hall. Organizers emphasize a code of conduct that prohibits harassment, focusing on creating a safe and shared road experience.........This from the Macon Telegraph #phillynakedbikeride #interesting #bodypositivity #1mileslong #desexualizingnuditiy #annualevent #museamofart #independancehall #prohibitsharrassment #safespace #sharedroadexperience       Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at 404.997-8655    From What's Happening in Paulding County:  Karen Keenan posted “Hello, I was wondering if anyone uses a good residential garbage pickup? I have Waste Management and I haven't been very happy with their service.”  Others commented:  Kevin Zelnio “I switched from GFL/WM to Georgia Waste. Was a little cheaper too. I lasted 4-5 weeks with them and they missed pickups constantly.”  Linda Bauman “Clean communities is great.. switched from gfl last year ! No more missed pickups !! Very happy!”  There are also a lot of others that are happy with their companies as well. Go visit the page and see what companies people are raving about.     From the Paulding County Uncensored Facebook page:  They posted “Our town may not be perfect for everyone, but it's ours to shape. Let's build it with respect, functionality, and great neighborly vibes. No place is flawless; the key is investing in our community to create the dream town we envision. #CommunityPride #DreamTown”        People responded:   Kerry Folsom “Pauldings downfall was being next to south Cobb and Douglasville. All those bad bad people from those areas are leaking into our once proud county and lowering its value and raising its crime rate”    Shane Brady “ We have a community strangled with traffic and endless new neighborhoods with roads that can't handle them yet our commissioners approve every dr Horton plans. We're on tract to be a Decatur soon. The years of being proud are over.”    Terry Voyles “As long as we keep building and having all these people come in its just going to get worse.”    Jamie Harris “Make all commissioners, chairman and local elections nonpartisan. That way people will have to prove their motives and keep promises. Too often votes are cast based on political allegiance and not the person. That won't happen because the partisan money will dry up and they will have to work harder for votes.”  #facebook #pages #whatareyoutalkingabout #thisisyourstory #yourstory #yourcommunity #needsyourattention    Events:  August 31 @ 6pm Blair Out Loud will be play at Los Maguyes off of Dallas Acworth Hwy    Sip and shop at Statement Boutique In Acworth:  Join us September 1 from 5-8p for our LADIES NIGHT!! Canvas by Drypz will be here doing Botox @ $10/ unit, & Vitamin B12 shots $10. For everyone who receives Botox, get 10% off your Statement purchase!  C. Linc permanent jewelry will be here. She offers gold filled and sterling silver options! Customize it with charms as well! Two little flames will be here with her AMAZING candles. Harlem Girl Treats, Trust me, you don't want to miss these. She has the BEST desserts! Luca's Freeze-dried candies        September 2- Just Peachie Fest! From 10-4 @ 4075 Marietta HWY Dallas, GA:   have tons of great vendors, Awesome Food Trucks, Bounce House, Face Painting, Music By DJ Polo and more!! Oue vendors Range from crafts, home decor, handmade items, Unique gifts and more! #eventshappeningnearyou #weekendevents #weekdayevents #pauldingcountyuncensoredfacebookpage #whatyouaretalkingabout #whatsgoingoninpauldingcounty #events #loveevents #getyououtofthehouse #funforthefamily    Georgia Milestones tests may count less from now on. Here's why:  The Georgia State Board of Education has approved a measure allowing local school systems to decrease the weight of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests from 20% to 10% of a student's final grade. The Georgia Milestones tests assess proficiency in core subjects like English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. During the pandemic, the weight of these tests was temporarily lowered to 0.01% due to the shift from in-person to online instruction. Proponents of the change argue that it offers flexibility to school districts without altering passing scores. Opponents, however, argue that reducing the test weight undermines the state's graduation requirements.......This from the Georgia Sun #georgiastateboard #Boardofeducation #approved #measure #allowing #localschoolsystems #decreaseweight #gerogiamilestone #assessprofeicency #20%to10% #shits#statesgraduationrequirements      Mistaken gunshots force evacuation at Arbor Place Mall on National Cinema Day:  Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville experienced panic and evacuation during special $4 movie showings on National Cinema Day due to a fight among approximately 10 teenagers, resulting in two arrests. A loud noise from a fallen sign during the altercation led to reports of an active shooter, prompting the evacuation and a significant police response. Police later confirmed no evidence of gunshots or injuries. The theater, where patrons were watching movies like Blue Beetle, is expected to remain closed. The mall had a history of fights, and last year nearly 19 juveniles and one adult were arrested during National Cinema Day due to unsupervised gatherings........ This from Fox 5 #arborplacemall #douglassville #experiencedpanic #fightamong #approximately10teenagers #twoarrest #loudnoise #fallensign #altercation #thoughtthereweregunshots #19juvieniles #nogunshots #nationalcinemaday #reportsofanactiveshooter #unsupervisedgatherings    Interview:   www.esogrepair.com www.chattahoochietech.edu  www.cuofga.org www.daycosystems.com  www.angie.atlcommunities.com  www.powerselectricga.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 4, 2024 will be the first day for Donald Trump's federal criminal trial in which he is charged with attempting to subvert the 2020 presidential election results on January 6th. That trial date means it comes one day before the Super Tuesday primary.Tropical Storm Idalia is headed towards the U.S. and is expected to become a "major hurricane" by the time it hits Florida as early as tonight. Experts have warned residents to prepare for very severe weather, including a potentially deadly surge.And in headlines: Former L.A. City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 42 months in prison, the visual effects crew at Walt Disney Studios got one step closer to unionizing, and Dylan Mulvaney took home the trophy for Breakout Creator at the 2023 Streamy Awards.Plus, listeners share how they or their loved ones have been impacted by anti-trans or anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country. WAD producer Raven Yamamoto joins us to share those stories and more.Show Notes:What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan set former President Trump's trial for his alleged role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election for March 4, 2024. The date is just one day before Super Tuesday, when voters in more than a dozen states will go to the polls. CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero joins AC360 to discuss the judge's trial date decision. Plus, CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers on where Tropical Storm Idalia is headed and when it's expected to become a hurricane.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to rapidly intensify, UNC faculty member killed in campus shooting, and pay $300 an hour to have your college mascot attend your wedding.

Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Florida bringing damaging winds, rain, and storm surge. We're learning more about the gunman who killed three Black people in a racist shooting at a store in Jacksonville, Florida. President Joe Biden marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington while warning about the rise of extremism in the US. Lastly, the man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 election cycle has died.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In this episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, they bring you the latest updates from the cigar industry, including some surprising departures, exciting new releases, and changes in leadership across various companies. Here are some of the key topics covered: Garret Robinson's Departure: The hosts discuss the departure of Garret Robinson and its implications for the industry. As Robinson leaves, the roles of Vice President of Sales and Marketing will be split among Doroteo, Ortega, and Moore. Espinosa's New Releases: The podcast delves into the details of Espinosa's latest releases, the highly anticipated 601 Blue Label and the Knuckle Sandwich Habano in a 6 x 60 size. The hosts share their impressions and expectations for these cigars. Changes in Leadership: Altadis U.S.A., JR Cigar, and Casa de Montecristo are experiencing changes at the top. The hosts discuss the new leadership taking over these companies and speculate on the potential impact on the market. Tatuaje and Smoke Inn's NFT Auction: An update on the first-ever Anarchy NFT Auction organized by Tatuaje and Smoke Inn. The auction fetched an astonishing $100,000, indicating the growing interest in digital collectibles within the cigar community. New Executive Director at NATO: The hosts cover the appointment of David Spross as the new Executive Director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) and discuss the potential direction Spross might take the organization. Ohana Nui's Latest Releases: Ohana Nui has shipped the Aloha and Time Out lines. The hosts provide insights into these releases and share their thoughts on the cigars' profiles. Weather Update - Tropical Storm Idalia: Shifting gears, the podcast briefly discusses the weather forecast, noting the expected intensification of Tropical Storm Idalia into a Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Florida. Unforeseen Incident at Papa Bees Restaurant: Wrapping up the episode with a dose of the unexpected, the hosts recount a bizarre incident involving a clogged toilet at Papa Bees restaurant in Longwood that escalated into a large fight, according to local police. Tune in to the Cigar Hustlers Podcast for a blend of industry insights, product releases, and even some unexpected stories that keep you engaged from start to finish. Don't miss out on the latest happenings in the world of cigars!

This is PrayNews, your beacon of hope in the stormy seas of current events. Sign up to receive PrayNews in your inbox every weekday: https://www.praynews.com/  Today's Good News at a Glance: 3 people were killed in the Jacksonville shooting after a racially motivated attack. Tropical Storm Idalia and Hurricane Franklin intensify as they approach the Florida coast. Trump's lawyers negotiateing potential trial dates amidst upcoming election. Download the Pray.com app and make prayer a priority in your life. Watch and listen to inspiring sermons, dramatized Bible stories, and relaxing Bedtime Bible Stories at Pray.com, the digital destination for faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election officials urge Congress to provide tools to protect poll workers, Tropical Storm Idalia closes Tampa airport, and after 6 years, the EPA decides to table tougher livestock confinement regulations.

In this episode, which is part 3 of the different models of podcasting, Fun, Fandom, and Funnel, I discuss the Funnel model. For the listener question, we support Britta at The Sage and the Song with a question about how to grow a small but mighty audience. Check out Britta's show at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7diF3TyVLjV5VAZJ2waZsK?si=7f1fd75db4ca4ac4If you're looking for a way to cement yourself as an expert in your industry, build client relationships and trust without talking to people, and create evergreen marketing materials, then this is the episode you've been waiting for. I delve into what a podcast can do for your business, and I get it done in about 15 minutes because I know how busy you are running your business. In this episode you'll hear Tropical Storm Idalia rumbling and roaring outside, but don't mind her, I'm sharing content that even a storm can't stop.Connect with Rue:https://www.sonivia.comhttps://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/ Special Offer:From now until October 31st, I'm offering $50 off your podcast launch package when you mention Up An Octave while booking your free call here: https://www.sonivia.com/book-onlineDon't Forget:- Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode!- Leave a review and rating, I so appreciate your feedback.Share the Love:Loved this episode? Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues who are interested in podcasting. There's no gatekeeping over here!I'll be back next Tuesday to talk about how much you should edit your podcast, and if you're someone pulling your hair out after spending hours cringing at your own voice, you're not going to want to miss this!Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell SpenceUp An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Tropical Storm Idalia.

Election officials urge Congress to provide tools to protect poll workers, Tropical Storm Idalia closes Tampa airport, and after 6 years, the EPA decides to table tougher livestock confinement regulations.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming on Friday that inflation remains too high. He added that the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates further in the coming months. The big picture: Mortgage rates are already at a two-decade high and so far this year has had a record number of media layoffs. Why does this strong economy feel so weak in some areas? Plus, a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville leaves three dead. Tropical Storm Idalia eyes Florida. Guests: Axios' Neil Irwin and Ina Fried. Credits: Axios Today was produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can send questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthening as it moves toward Florida Gulf, racial hatred spurred Florida shooting, and s 5-year-old's lemonade stand in Seattle raised over $17,000 for victims of Maui wildfires.

In our news wrap Monday, dozens of counties in Florida declared emergencies as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and strike the state, crews are still struggling to contain a record number of wildfires in drought-stricken Louisiana and the U.S. and China held talks on export controls for sensitive technology but there were no breakthroughs. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Families are mourning Jacksonville shooting victims, as authorities investigate the attack as a hate crime.Tropical Storm Idalia forms and may hit Florida as a hurricane this week.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub talks about how mRNA technology can be used to fight cancer.Medicare's priciest drugs may get cheaper as feds begin negotiations.USA TODAY National Correspondent Marc Ramirez looks back at the integration of a Baltimore amusement park, on the 60th anniversary.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tropical Storm Idalia is heading toward Florida and expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane. There are two hearings happening in two of Donald Trump's four criminal trials – one in Georgia and the other in Washington DC – that'll give a clearer picture of what comes next. We'll tell you what you need know about Covid-19 now the virus has changed and so has our immunity. Plus, today is the 60th anniversary of one of the most iconic speeches in history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Donald Trump's infamous call with Georgia officials has been a key part of his former White House chief of staff's hearing today. Several counties are under evacuation orders ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. Plus, we'll tell you about a fiery helicopter crash that killed at least two people. New details are emerging about a racist shooting rampage at a store in Jacksonville, Florida. And, Spain's soccer chief could face charges for kissing a Women's World cup player without her consent – we have the latest.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

. Tropical Storm Idalia is now tracking similarly to Hurricane Ian, which devastated SW Florida as a Cat4 Hurricane in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depending on what happens with this Hurricane in Florida, some may be heading down there. 5,500 National Guard are on standby as Tropical Storm Idalia gathers strength.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has set the trial date for the case dealing with former President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results for March 4, 2024. In a separate case, President Trump and others indicted in Fulton County, Georgia, on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations charges will appear for arraignment before the Fulton County Superior Court on Sept. 6.   Police have identified the man who shot and killed three people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Aug. 26 before taking his own life. Ryan Christopher Palmeter, 21, who was white, killed three black individuals at the discount store near Edward Waters University.   Tropical Storm Idalia is slated to strengthen into at least a Category 3 hurricane before slamming into Florida's Gulf Coast on the morning of Aug. 30, according to the latest forecast model released by the National Hurricane Center.   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Judge Tanya Chutkan has set a trial date of March 4, 2024 for the criminal case against former President Donald Trump. who's charged with attempting to interfere with the results of the 2020 presidential election. That puts in the middle of next year's presidential primary calendar and could potentially conflict with Donald Trump's other legal troubles. President Biden has approved a request from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency there as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches. The storm is predicted to intensify and hit the state as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning. Also today, President Biden is also marking the anniversary of the March of Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The day is best known in history for Dr. Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech. The President and Vice President Harris talked about the anniversary and the racially-motivated mass shooting that happened over the weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tropical Storm Idalia; Jacksonville shooting; Marines killed in crash; Raimondo in China; PFAs found in straws; Tributes to Bob Barker following death.

Its not secret that its hurricane season and we are all getting ready for Tropical Storm Idalia (which is expected to be a CAT 3 Hurricane at landfall)... What are your best 'junk foods' for the hurricane?

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on Tropical Weather Florida Monday

Your day ahead forecast, man dead after standoff with a machete, several weekend shootings include one on 465 and another at a baby shower, Florida braces for Tropical Storm Idalia, Little League World Series ends in dramatic fashion, business headlines and more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann runs through today's top stories, including Tropical Storm Idalia likely looks to gain more strength as it approaches Florida, the National Hurricane Center says Idalia may intensify to a category 3 hurricane, and human error causes a gas contamination in the Tampa Bay area which could affect your vehicle.

Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann discusses the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia and what we may expect in the Tampa Bay area if it maintains the predicted track National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan has the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia, where it's at, what it's predicted to do, and what it means to be on the ‘dirty side' of the storm. NewsRadio WFLA National Correspondent Rory O'Neill gives us the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia and what the National Hurricane Center is saying about the storm. NewsRadio WFLA National Correspondent Erin Real gives an update on the labor unions and how the strikes are going in Hollywood and the various industries across the U.S.

Tropical Storm Idalia is heading towards the Gulf Coast. It could threaten the Gulf Coast and Florida this week. National correspondent Rory O'Neill joins JT with the latest.

Mayor Deegan joins JMN to discuss the weekend's shooting tragedy in New Town, the vigils and community engagement following the event, and to look ahead as Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to make landfall as a hurricane and trek through across Florida, including storm and wind impacts in the North Florida area.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 28 at 7:15 a.m. CT: The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Idalia is near the coast of Cuba on a potential track to come ashore as a hurricane in the southern U.S. Forecasters say they expect Idalia to become a hurricane on Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and then curve northeast and approach Florida on Wednesday with winds up to 100 mph, becoming a Category 2 hurricane. Hundreds of people have gathered at prayer vigils and in church to mourn yet another racist attack in America. Authorities say a white, 21-year-old man who left behind white supremacist writings killed three Black people Saturday at a dollar store in Jacksonville, Florida. A new poll finds rare agreement across partisan lines and in this case President Joe Biden is the unifying figure, though not the way he would prefer to be. A hefty 77% in the AP-NORC poll say he's too old to be effective in a second term. The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing police from some nonviolent 911 calls and sending behavioral health clinicians. Eight U.S. Marines remain in a hospital in the Australian north coast city of Darwin after they were injured in a fiery crash of tiltrotor aircraft that killed three of their colleagues. Donald Trump's campaign says he's raised $7.1 million since Thursday when he was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in the state and became the first former president in U.S. history to ever have a mug shot taken. The Mariners sail into first place, the Rays and Phillies continue to lead their league wild card races, the FedEx Cup championship has a new victor and California comes up big in the Little League World Series. A publicist says the enduring and dapper game show host Bob Barker has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99 and was a household name for more than a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right.” Dotun Olubeko talks about love following "The Bachelorette." “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig's pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 29 at 6:58 a.m. CT: Idalia became a hurricane on Tuesday as it intensified on a path toward Florida's Gulf coast, with the National Hurricane Center warning of an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds in Florida in the next two days. Police are searching for both the weapon and the motive in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that left one faculty member dead and prompted an hours-long lockdown. The Norfolk Southern railroad is recovering from a “hardware-related technology outage” that impacted its rail systems Monday, but there may be lingering effects for at least a couple of weeks. The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin isn't planning to attend the funeral of Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died last week in a plane crash two months after launching his brief rebellion. Amazon has been quietly raising the amount some customers must spend on its site to get free shipping. To qualify for no-cost deliveries, some Amazon customers who don't have Prime memberships now need to spend $35, up from $25 previously. Baseball action favors the Braves, the Brewers, the Astros and the Rangers while Billy Jean King celebrates a historic moment at the US Open. Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports. On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. CT: The University of North Carolina has ended the lockdown after an apparent shooting at its flagship campus in Chapel Hill. Although school officials and local authorities didn't provide details about the alleged shooting on campus, Gov. Roy Cooper posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he had spoken to the Orange County sheriff and the state's public safety secretary and “pledged all state resources needed to capture the shooter and protect the UNC campus.” Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday. A judge has set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. A lead box believed to have been placed in the base of a West Point monument by cadets almost two centuries ago yielded no bombshells when unsealed during a livestreamed event, just silt. A medical rescue helicopter has crashed into an apartment complex near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, killing a fire captain and a woman on the ground. The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died. He was 49 and had pancreatic cancer. Hawaii's electric utility acknowledged Sunday night its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. The Russian authorities have announced an endeavor to boost production of movies glorifying Moscow's actions in Ukraine this year. On this week's AP religion roundup, amputees in Oregon can get their body parts back for spiritual reasons and oil activities encroach on sacred sites in Uganda. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Correspondent Rory O'Neill has the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the Gulf Coast.

National Correspondent Rory O'Neill has the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the Gulf Coast.

In our news wrap Saturday, three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash in Australia, Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the state, Russia confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin died in Wednesday's plane crash outside Moscow, and hundreds of volunteers and researchers converged in Scotland to search for signs of the mythical Loch Ness Monster. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash in Australia, Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the state, Russia confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin died in Wednesday's plane crash outside Moscow, and hundreds of volunteers and researchers converged in Scotland to search for signs of the mythical Loch Ness Monster. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash in Australia, Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the state, Russia confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin died in Wednesday's plane crash outside Moscow, and hundreds of volunteers and researchers converged in Scotland to search for signs of the mythical Loch Ness Monster. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to affect the Tampa Bay area, before landfall north of Tampa. We speak with Jamie Rhome, deputy director, National Hurricane Center.

Gov DeSantis warns Florida residents Tropical Storm Idalia will likely be hurricane, and more news