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“A forecaster's nightmare": why Laura's rapid intensification worries scientists
Scientists say warmer sea due to climate change is causing hurricanes to suddenly grow in strength. Are Laura, Michael, and Harvey a sign of the times? ( Leer en español)
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Red Cross urges people to reach out for help after Hurricane Laura
“We do urge those residents who need a place to stay, who are walking and looking for services to call 1-800-RED-CROSS to get to your nearest shelter or get the resources that you need,” says Cynthia de La Torre, with the American Red Cross.
Wisconsin authorities identify officer who shot Jacob Blake
Three days after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, authorities identified the officer who shot him. This came as a teenager, who is a self-described militia member, was charged with killing two people during a night of protests.
FBI to lead civil rights investigation into Jacob Blake’s shooting
“They are going to have to explain what was the level of threat that was present at that point that caused them even to have their guns out and pointed toward Mr. Blake during the entire interaction with him walking away,” says Marq Claxton, he's the director of the Black Law Enforcement Alliance and also a retired NYPD detective.
NY attorney general investigating if Trump inflated assets
Prosecutors in New York are asking a court to force the president’s son Eric Trump, to testify in a case related to the Trump organization. To discuss this, we spoke to Jennifer Taub, a professor at Western New England University School of Law.
Survey: 25% of U.S. schools don’t have nurses
A survey by the National Association of School Nurses found that a quarter of schools don't have a nurse and only 35% have a part-time one. Despite the pandemic, there has been no national efforts to hire more nurses or allow more resources. To discuss this we spoke to Robin Cogan, a Camden, New Jersey school nurse for the last 20 years.
The impact of prisons vs state funding in California
California spends $8.6 billion annually on the prison system, which amounts to $64,462 per person, more than anywhere else in the country. By comparison, only $11,495 is invested annually in education per student. Which is why activists are demanding more funds for education.


