Tropical storm Hilary hit California and Southwest over the weekend.
Welcome to Monday, August 21st, readers West and East...
** Tropical storm Hilary hit California and Southwest over the weekend.
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Southern California was hit with heavy rain over the weekend as Hilary, now a post-tropical cyclone, swept the region. Meteorologists continue to warn of life-threatening conditions. On Sunday, an unrelated 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck California.
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** WATCH & COMMENT LIVE: First GOP 2024 presidential debate
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The first Republican 2024 presidential primary debate will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, hosted by the Republican National Committee in Milwaukee. Trump confirmed on Sunday that he would not partake in the event. Check back in here ([link removed]) to watch the debate.
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** 90% of Great Lakes contains microplastics, study finds
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A new report found that 90% of Great Lakes water samples taken over the last decade contain microplastic levels that are unsafe for wildlife. The highest median levels were found in Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario.
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** Big Business fights heat protections for workers
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Amid the record-breaking temperatures, big-business lobbyists are pushing back on efforts to protect workers from the heat. The Biden administration has proposed protections for workers, which are facing opposition from business groups and lobbyists at the state and federal levels.
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** Admin steps down after lack of warning sirens in Maui
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Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya stepped down from his position days after facing criticism for the decision not to activate Hawaii's siren warning system as wildfires intensified.
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** All the Memes Fit to Post
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** And, In The End...
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— Emma Kansiz
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