August 2024

TL/DR - Fifth-grade students from a Michigan school have appealed to the Legislature to make stonefly the state's official insect. The students are pushing for the stonefly, also known as the Plecoptera, as it is a good indicator of clean water due to its need for pollution-free environments to survive. The appeal is part of the 'Project-based…

TL/DR - The New York Times article discusses the divisions within the Democratic party faced by Kamala Harris as she chooses a running mate. Harris' choice could be influenced by a number of factors including the individual's stance on key issues, geographic location, and political experience. The selection process highlights the challenges of…

TL/DR - A remembrance walk was held for Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother who was murdered a year ago. There has been a clash between the County Executive and Sheriff over the use of $1M trail cameras, equipped with AI technology, on the running trail where the murder took place. A year on, the case remains high-profile, but details of the…

TL/DR - Numerous Republicans, including ex-GOP congressman Denver Riggleman, are endorsing Kamala Harris for Vice President. Among them are also former Trump White House officials and a group named "Republicans for Harris". Riggleman criticized Trump’s ‘thirst for power’, while "Republicans for Harris" aims to appeal to anti-Trump voters.…