Welcome to Monday, August 21st, readers West and East...

Tropical storm Hilary hit California and Southwest over the weekend.

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.

How do you feel about the upcoming hurricane season?

WATCH & COMMENT LIVE: First GOP 2024 presidential debate

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 to watch the debate.

Will you be tuning in?

90% of Great Lakes contains microplastics, study finds

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.

Is the government doing enough to monitor microplastics?

Big Business fights heat protections for workers

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. 

Do you think workers should be protected from excessive heat?

Admin steps down after lack of warning sirens in Maui

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. 

Want to help the victims of the wildfires? Learn how to here

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Poet's Day, dedicated to the crafters of poetry. Will you kick back and read the work of your favorite poets today?

— Emma Kansiz

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