The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off in Chicago, with the historic nomination of Kamala Harris for president. Hurricane Ernesto is causing warnings along the East Coast, creating life-threatening surf and rip currents. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that this may be the ‘last opportunity’ for a Gaza cease-fire, as negotiations continue to stall. The U.S. and fellow mediators are pushing for a deal amidst fears of a wider regional conflict.
The DNC will be closely watched to see how Harris distinguishes herself, with questions about her policy details and approach. President Biden’s presence at the convention poses a challenge in passing the torch to Harris and bridging divides among voters. The Harris campaign is pouring millions into an ad blitz to introduce the vice president to voters.
In other news, the GOP-led House committee investigating President Biden for impeachment alleges that he concealed mishandling of classified information. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign finance fraud. Senator Lindsey Graham warns that former President Trump may not win the next election.
A study found that people with severe brain injuries who appear unresponsive may be able to respond to verbal commands in their head. Additionally, nearly 70 million people in southern Africa are suffering from an El Niño-induced drought causing food shortages. In Michigan, a 15-year-old and a 7-year-old girl were able to escape from separate kidnapping attempts with the help of bystanders.
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