Welcome to Thursday, September 5th, friends...

Four people were killed and at least nine hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia high school.

The shooting is the deadliest event of school violence in Georgia's history, and what President Joe Biden called "another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues to tear our communities apart."

According to investigators, a 14-year-old suspect is in custody. Sheriff Jud Smith said the situation was chaotic, and investigators still need to grasp the details of the event.

Tell your reps to take action on gun control now.

Florida Whistleblower Leaks Proposal To Pave Over Natural Parks

Florida whistleblower James Gaddis was fired from the state's Department of Environmental Protection for exposing Gov. Ron DeSantis' secretive plan to replace preserved land with hotels, golf courses, and pickleball courts.

Democrats and Republicans are united in an enraged response to the leaked proposals. DeSantis responded to the backlash by saying the plans were "half-baked" and were "going back to the drawing board."

Do you agree with Gaddis' actions?

Election Updates: U.S. Announces Plan To Resist Russian Influence on 2024 Election

The U.S. announced a forthcoming effort to counter Russian influence in the 2024 presidential election, specifically targeting fake news sites attempting to sway American voters. 

American spy agencies gauged that the Kremlin would, again, favor former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.

How do you feel about the upcoming election?

The Latest: Outrage in Israel Grows

Outrage is growing in Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to change the government's priority of defeating Hamas to allow for the release of hostages in Gaza.

Israel's largest protest since the start of the war in Gaza began on Monday, as people hope to persuade Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire. Netanyahu responded to the protests with a speech in which he stated he would not compromise in the negotiations with Hamas. 

How do you feel about the U.S. response so far?

And, in the End...

It's National Be Late For Something Day, a time to let go of the tight schedules, ditch the clock, and stop to smell the roses. 

-Jamie Epstein

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