Israel expands evacuation orders following deadly strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military has issued additional evacuation directives in southern Gaza after a fatal airstrike on a school that was being used as a shelter in the northern area. The new orders on Sunday encompass areas in and around Khan Younis, including sections of an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone from where rockets were reportedly launched. Israel has frequently instructed mass evacuations as its forces return to areas severely damaged from previous clashes with Palestinian militants. The majority of Gaza’s population, totaling 2.3 million people, have been displaced multiple times due to the ongoing 10-month conflict. Palestinian health authorities claim the strike on Saturday resulted in the death of 80 individuals. However, the military refutes this figure, stating that it used precise munitions to target 19 fighters.
‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student tells 911 dispatcher during mass shooting
DALLAS (AP) — During a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were killed, terrified students and staff members made desperate calls to 911. One student, fearing for her life, reported seeing “a lot” of bodies as she pleaded for assistance, saying, “Please, I don’t want to die.” Recordings of the calls made during the tragic event on May 24, 2022, were released by Uvalde city officials after a legal battle. The Associated Press and other news outlets pursued legal action after officials initially refused to release information regarding one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Harris vows to eliminate taxes on tips for service industry workers, echoing promise made by Trump
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has committed to abolishing federal taxes on tips received by restaurant and service industry employees. This mirrors a similar pledge made by her political rival, Republican Donald Trump, marking a rare instance of agreement between the two. Harris announced her plan at a rally in Las Vegas, an area heavily reliant on industries such as hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. Trump had previously made the same promise at a rally in the city in June. Trump is now accusing Harris of copying his proposal, stating that “she has no ideas, she can only steal from me.”
Donald Trump’s campaign alleges email hack
The presidential campaign of former President Donald Trump claims to have been hacked, attributing the breach to Iranian actors who allegedly stole and distributed sensitive internal documents. While the campaign did not provide specific evidence of Iranian involvement, the claim comes shortly after Microsoft released a report outlining foreign attempts to interfere in the 2024 U.S. campaign. The report cited an incident in June where an Iranian military intelligence unit allegedly sent a spear-phishing email to a senior official of a presidential campaign using a compromised email account of a former senior advisor.
Families of victims of Brazilian plane crash gather in Sao Paulo as efforts to identify the deceased continue
SAO PAULO (AP) — Families of individuals who perished in a plane crash in Brazil are congregating at a morgue and hotels in Sao Paulo as forensic experts work to identify the remains of the 62 individuals killed in the tragedy. Local authorities have confirmed the identification of the pilot and co-pilot as the first step in the process. The ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop operated by Brazilian airline Voepass was en route to Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo with 58 passengers and four crew members when it crashed in Vinhedo, approximately 50 miles north of the city.
Debby departs U.S., though flooding and power outages persist
Debby has exited the U.S. after causing tornadoes and flooding over the course of a week, resulting in property damage and casualties as it traversed the East Coast following its initial landfall in Florida as a hurricane. Despite clearer skies, a flood warning remains in effect until Saturday night in a small part of northern New York. Nearly 170,000 properties in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Vermont are without power. Debby’s last day in the U.S. led to heavy rainfall in south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania, prompting evacuations and helicopter rescues.
In remote Ugandan region, sacred circumcision ritual faces scrutiny
NEAR MOUNT ELGON, Uganda (AP) — The traditional circumcision ceremony known as Imbalu, which involves thousands of boys, began on August 3 in a remote area of Uganda and is set to continue until the end of 2024. This year, the local king has opened the festivities to the public with financial support from the Ugandan government and a corporate sponsor. However, this decision has raised concerns among many members of the Bamasaaba ethnic group, totaling 4 million. The question remains: should this sacred ritual become a public spectacle for outsiders or remain a solemn ceremony in which families prepare their sons to undergo the rite with bravery?
Boxer Lin Yu-ting claims gold medal, following Imane Khelif in Olympics finale marked by scrutiny
PARIS (AP) — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan secured a gold medal in the women’s featherweight category at the Paris Olympics, following in the footsteps of Imane Khelif and responding admirably to the intense scrutiny both athletes faced inside and outside the ring regarding misconceptions surrounding their gender. Lin defeated Julia Szeremeta of Poland 5:0 in the final at Roland Garros, culminating in an undefeated streak through Paris and ensuring Taiwan’s first Olympic boxing medal is gold. Despite facing criticism and false speculation about their gender during the tournament, both fighters delivered stellar performances in what proved to be the highlight of their boxing careers.
Jordan Chiles may lose Olympic bronze medal for floor exercise. What transpired?
PARIS (AP) — Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise following the decision by the International Gymnastics Federation to reinstate Barbosu’s third-place standing. This ruling comes after an appeal from Chiles’ coach was voided by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, resulting in Barbosu potentially taking the podium.
Stephen Curry secures another Olympic men’s basketball title with late-game heroics as U.S. defeats France
PARIS (AP) — Stephen Curry set his sights on Olympic gold two years ago after winning his fourth NBA championship. In a defining moment, he ensured that the gold medal belonged to him. The U.S. once again reigns supreme in international men’s basketball, with Curry scoring 24 points and leading the team to a 98-87 victory over France in the final at the Paris Games on Saturday night. This victory marks the fifth consecutive gold medal for the U.S. and the 17th overall in 20 appearances at the Olympic games.
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