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Florida Rocked as Category 3 Hurricane Idalia Hits Big Bend

TL/DR - Hurricane Idalia hit Florida as a Category 3 storm, prompting millions to evacuate or shelter in place due to the life-threatening storm surge predicted. The hurricane, which grew in strength over the Gulf of Mexico's warm waters, caused destructive winds and torrential rain, with coastal flooding forecasted to reach up to 16 feet deep.…

Judge Considers Trial Date: Trump Lawyers Return to D.C. Court

TL/DR - A federal judge in Washington, D.C. is considering setting a trial date for former President Donald Trump's 2020 election-related case brought by special counsel Jack Smith. Prosecutors and Trump's lawyers have proposed different trial dates, with Smith's team suggesting January 2024, while Trump proposed April 2026. The judge, Tanya…

Kirk Ferentz’s Coaching Tier Ranked by The Athletic

Coach Kirk Ferentz's Legacy with the Iowa Hawkeyes As Iowa Hawkeyes and college football fans can attest, Kirk Ferentz is a coach with a rich legacy. As he prepares to helm his 25th season with the Hawkeyes, he's built a reputation as not only a long-serving coach but a highly successful one. Buy Hawkeyes Tickets Purchase Tickets Here College…

Study Reveals 2M Extra Deaths Post China’s COVID Restrictions Lift

TL/DR - China's decision to abandon its strict COVID-19 regimen may have resulted in nearly 2 million excess deaths in two months, according to a study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. Researchers say this number far exceeds the official Chinese government estimate of 60,000 COVID-19 deaths since the zero-COVID policy was…