Residents of the southwestern United States are facing a new threat as Tropical Storm Hilary moves north towards the region, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially "life-threatening" flash flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm, which made landfall Sunday in the northern part of Mexico's Baja California. Wildfires have left burn scars in the region, making it particularly vulnerable to flooding. A tropical storm warning has been issued and residents are urged to take necessary precautions.
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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has qualified for the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday, while former President Donald Trump has confirmed he will be skipping the debate. Trump's campaign has also reached the minimum threshold of 40,000 unique donors to qualify for the debate, and he is expected to sign the party's pledge to support its eventual nominee. Hutchinson has thanked the tens of thousands of supporters who have contributed to his campaign and helped him qualify for the debate.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Alpine and Descanso in eastern San Diego County due to Tropical Storm Hilary, which made landfall in Mexico's Baja California peninsula and is expected to bring heavy rainfall along its path. The storm is becoming scattered as it moves north, making it difficult to estimate an exact time of arrival. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed of the latest weather updates.
On Friday evening, a 66-year-old business owner in Lake Arrowhead, California was fatally shot after a dispute over a Pride flag she had displayed outside her store. The suspect was killed in a "lethal force encounter" with deputies, and further investigation revealed the suspect had made disparaging remarks about the flag before shooting. Outrage has ensued in the community, with many expressing their grief and anger on social media. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
Donald Trump is leading the polls for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, but has not yet said if he will join the first primary debate next week. Karl Rove, a Fox News contributor and GOP adviser, suggested Trump should join the debate to prove he is in charge, despite the risk of being attacked by his opponents. At least eight other candidates have qualified for the debate, including Chris Christie, one of Trump's most vocal critics.
Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and advocate for mental health, will celebrate her 96th birthday on Friday surrounded by her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members. Plains, Georgia, where the couple were born, married, and where Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign was launched, will honor Rosalynn's years of public health advocacy and her unwavering support of her husband’s work. The Carter Center announced that Rosalynn will have a quiet birthday celebration as she navigates dementia and the former president continues to receive hospice care.
The Cobb County School Board in Georgia has terminated fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle for reading a book about gender identity to her students, sparking a debate about what public school teachers can teach in class and how much a school system can control teachers. Supporters of Rinderle have argued that the school board’s decision is an example of censorship and an infringement on academic freedom, while opponents of Rinderle have argued that the book is inappropriate for children and that the school board was within its rights to terminate her. The case has the potential to shape the future of public school education in Georgia.
Donald Trump has announced that he will no longer hold a press conference to present his "irrefutable report" on the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, instead opting to present evidence of election fraud and irregularities in formal legal filings. He also stated that based on the results of the report, all charges should be dropped against him and others, and that there would be a complete exoneration.