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• Georgia High School Shooting

• Navy Rifle Blunder

• Southwest heatwave

• 20 Amazing Global Street Food Spots

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Georiga High School Shooting

Police responded to a shooting at a Georgia High School on Wednesday.

• On Wednesday, a shooting occurred at Apalachee High School, located about an hour outside of Atlanta. Two students and two teachers were killed, and at least nine others were injured. A suspect has been taken into custody — a 14-year-old student. He will be charged with murder and treated as an adult.

• The Barrow County Sheriff's Office responded quickly, sending deputies and emergency personnel to the school. Students were directed to the football stadium for safety. The shooter surrendered willingly when confronted by the police. All Barrow County Schools went into a "soft lockdown" as a precaution.

• Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said all available state resources were being directed to the school. The FBI is assisting local authorities in the investigation, and one of the injured victims was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for treatment. The investigation will take several days to uncover more details.

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Navy Rifle Scope Gaffe

The commander of a Navy destroyer, Cameron Yaste, was removed from his position after a photo showed him using a rifle with the scope mounted backward.

• The mistake brought the Navy heavy criticism on social media. Yaste was in charge of the USS John McCain, which is currently helping protect the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Middle East.

• The Navy said that Yaste was relieved due to a "loss of confidence" in his ability to command but didn't give specific reasons. The photo of Yaste's mistake was widely mocked, and even the Marine Corps joined in by sharing a photo with the caption "Clear Sight Picture" as a jab at the Navy. The original post of Yaste was eventually deleted.

• Capt. Allison Christy has temporarily replaced Yaste. The Navy deployed the strike group, including the USS Theodore Roosevelt, to the Middle East to support Israel if needed against potential threats from Iran or other countries.

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Biden Admin Sanctions Russia

The U.S. Departments of Justice, State, and Treasury took steps to prevent the Russian government from interfering in the upcoming U.S. election.

• Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed charges against two Russian nationals who used $10 million to spread pro-Russian content online, aimed at creating divisions in the U.S. and reducing support for Ukraine. They are charged with conspiring to commit money laundering and violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

• The Russians used fake companies to hide their connection to the Kremlin-backed media network RT. Through those companies, they hired a firm in Tennessee to contract U.S.-based social media influencers to share propaganda on their platforms. The company created hundreds of disinformation videos about U.S. events including immigration, inflation, and other topics on domestic and foreign policy.

• Meanwhile, the State Department announced new visa restrictions for people acting on behalf of Russia-backed media and offered a $10 million reward for information on foreign election interference. Russia has a history of meddling in U.S. elections, including in 2016 and 2020. U.S. officials remain concerned about similar actions leading up to the 2024 election.

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• U.S. stock indexes fell again on Wednesday, adding to losses from the day before. The market decline has followed a government report showing fewer job openings in July than expected - a sign that hiring could cool soon. There were 7.7 million open jobs, down from 7.9 million in June and the lowest since January 2021. (More)

• President Joe Biden is expected to block the $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel. The United Steelworkers union and both political parties have opposed the deal, especially with presidential candidates seeking support in Pennsylvania, where U.S. Steel is based. Biden's decision will be made on national security grounds. Even though Japan is a U.S. ally, the deal is seen as a security risk. (More)

• The final report on the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people in London, was published. The fire was blamed on multiple failures, including poor construction, bad materials, and inadequate fire safety. The report said all the deaths could have been avoided. Various factors including incompetence, dishonesty, and greed caused the disaster. One of the companies involved was Arconic, an American company that made the building's exterior cladding. (More)

• Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned ahead of a major government reshuffle. President Zelenskyy said the reshuffle is needed to bring "new energy" to the government, but he hasn't named replacements yet. Four other Cabinet ministers also resigned, making this the biggest shakeup since Russia's invasion in 2022. (More)

• A major heat wave hit the Southwest and West with temperatures soaring from 100°F to 110°F in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Inland California will also experience extreme heat. Following a record-hot summer, wildfire risks are high. California had its fourth-largest wildfire, the Park Fire, and new fires sparked in central Oregon over Labor Day due to lightning and dry conditions. (More)

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