Month August 2023

0831 Today in History

0831 Today in History       

‘Couldn’t believe it’: Floridians emerge from Idalia’s destruction with hopes to recover

After Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday, Florida communities are emerging to see its destruction with hopes and plans to recover.       

Florida cleans up after hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida, 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 residents running for higher ground. (Aug. 20) )AP… Continue Reading →

Electric vehicles on the rise in India

India is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets in the world, and more than 90% of India’s 2.3 million EVs are the cheaper and more popular two- or three-wheelers. Policies to encourage sales, like a $1.3 billion federal… Continue Reading →

An electric rickshaw changed this trans woman’s life

Not that long ago, Preethi was begging on India’s streets. Her life was transformed since nonprofit group Shishu Mandir gave her an electric rickshaw last year so she could start a ride-hailing service. (Aug. 30) (AP Video: Dheeraj Aithal) (Production:… Continue Reading →

Hurricane Idalia floods Steinhatchee, Florida

Hurricane Idalia left behind major flooding in Steinhatchee, Florida. The river that runs through it overflowed and flooded the community of more than 500 residents. (Aug. 30) (AP Video: Daniel Kozin)       

Former FEMA head warns potential economic impact from Idalia

Former Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate called “the big unknown” for Idalia’s impact on Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas as the potential impact on their agriculture. (August 30)       

More than half of dog owners are suspicious of rabies and other vaccines, new study finds

Another 40% were concerned that routine vaccines could cause their dog to develop autism, a belief that has long since been disproven in humans.       

Biden pledges federal support for Idalia, Maui recoveries

President Joe Biden is warning Hurricane Idalia is “still very dangerous” even though it weakened after battering Florida Wednesday morning. Biden also sought to reassure victims of Hawaii’s devastating wildfires that he hasn’t forgotten them. (Aug. 30)       

AP Top Stories Aug 30 P

Here’s the latest for Wednesday, August 30th: Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida and Georgia; White House says Putin and Kim Jong Un traded letters for munitions; Soldiers in Gabon seized power, detain president; Catch Wednesday’s blue supermoon.       

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