Month August 2023

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

The University of South Florida is building a new football stadium on its campus, which it hopes will bring recruitment and revenue to the school. Some community members wish the money were being spent differently. (Aug. 31) (AP Video/Laura Bargfeld)… Continue Reading →

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

Gradual weakening of Idalia was expected, but the tropical storm remained capable of destruction with ‘life-threatening’ flooding in the Carolinas.       

‘I’m disgusted’: Pastors criticize Baptist seminary for ‘hidden’ marker noting ties to slavery

Southern’s president, R. Albert Mohler Jr. promised a “major marker” acknowledging the Baptist seminary’s founders owned slaves, but where did it go?       

Mongolia to grab world’s attention during papal visit

Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)       

Gabon mutineers appoint military leader after coup

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s leader after ousting just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba. (Aug. 31)       

Some US airports strive to assist fliers with dementia

Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP video: Mike Pesoli)       

‘We will be back’: Covenant families disappointed in Tennessee special session, vow to press ahead

Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.       

After Idalia, Florida community reeling from significant flooding event: ‘A lot of people that are hurting’

Crystal River, a low-lying coastal community in western Florida, is reeling from the worst flooding event in decades because of Hurricane Idalia.       

Florida resident escapes Idalia flood waters

Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent… Continue Reading →

The US is against a plan set for 2024 to retrieve items from the Titanic wreckage

The U.S. government has filed a court motion to intervene in the salvage case of famous liner The RMS Titanic. The motion aims to prevent any objectionable expedition.       

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