Welcome to Monday, August 14th, readers near and far...

The death toll from Maui's wildfires reached 96, making it the nation's deadliest in over 100 years.

Officials warn that the death toll will likely rise as crews and cadaver dogs sift through the remains of the impacted towns. The fire has almost completely decimated the historic town of Lahaina, which is home to 13,000 and a popular tourist destination. 

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Over 23 Rohingya migrants dead after boat capsizes

At least 23 people are dead and 30 missing after a boat carrying over 60 Rohingya migrants from Myanmar's Rakhine state sank. Eight people are confirmed to have survived the tragedy. The dead include 13 women and 10 men.

Is the U.S. doing enough to help?

Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that Hunter Biden will be investigated by a special counsel. Garland said Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss requested to be special counsel to Garland earlier this week.

How do you feel about the charges?

First 'extinction alert' issued over Vaquita porpoise

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) issued its first “extinction alert,” warning of the critical state of the vaquita — the world’s tiniest and most critically endangered marine mammal.

Are you concerned about the state of the vaquita?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Happy Social Security Day. Let's hope it's around for the long haul!

— Emma Kansiz

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