Biden Highlights Job Growth & Unions at Philly Labor Day Event

TL/DR - President Joe Biden attended the annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade in Philadelphia, where he spoke about the importance of unions and the recovery of the economy post-pandemic. He highlighted that the U.S. is in one of the strongest job-creating periods in its history, despite a slight increase in unemployment due to more people actively…

Hurricane Idalia Recovery: Power Restored Amid Florida’s Heat Wave

TL/DR - Florida's west coast is facing extreme heat and power outage following the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3 storm which also caused severe flooding and damage to homes. As of Friday, over 90,000 homes and businesses had reported power outages, with work underway to restore power, which officials are prioritising. Apart from the…

Imminent Danger: Hurricane Idalia’s Deadly Surge Targets Florida

TL/DR - Hurricane Idalia is set to intensify significantly as it heads to Florida, with a predicted landfall on Wednesday along the Gulf Coast. The hurricane, which is expected to hit at Category 3 strength, may become the first major hurricane in at least 172 years to hit Apalachee Bay in the sparsely populated Big Bend region. Preparations are…

Several Injured in Boston’s Dorchester Parade Shooting – Police Statement

TL/DR - A shooting at a parade in Boston resulted in at least seven people being injured, all of whom are suffering non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred during the Jouvert Parade, which is part of Boston's Caribbean carnival. Several arrests were made in connection to the shooting and firearms were recovered from the scene.…