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California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will not appoint any of the contenders in the upcoming Senate race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to make an "interim appointment" until the primary election on March 5. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Newsom for his commitment to fairness and democracy, while others argue that he should have the right to appoint a candidate of his choosing. The primary election on March 5 will be a crucial moment in deciding who will fill the seat, should Feinstein resign before then.
Drew Barrymore has announced that she will resume filming her talk show "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Monday, despite the ongoing writers' strike. She has stated that she is in compliance with the strike rules and has previously walked away from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards in support of the strike. Barrymore hopes for a resolution to the strike soon, in order to help those affected.
Eight employees were injured in an explosion at an Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) facility in Decatur, Illinois on Sunday evening. The Decatur Fire Department is investigating the cause of the incident, and the extent of the employees' injuries is not yet known. ADM is cooperating with the investigation and is focused on the safety of its employees.
On Monday, emergency workers evacuated an injured survivor of the September 8 earthquake in the High Atlas Mountains of central Morocco. Hundreds of people gathered outside a blood bank in Marrakech to do what they can for their country, as the United Nations estimated 300,000 people had been affected by the 6.8 magnitude temblor. Doctors Without Borders is providing medical and psychological support to those affected, as well as working with local authorities to assess the needs of those impacted and provide support.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a difficult challenge as the House of Representatives returns from its summer recess this week, with a looming government shutdown deadline of September 30th. The situation has been complicated by the House Freedom Caucus, led by Rep. Ken Buck, who has dismissed fellow caucus member Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on a timeline for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas has said he would support a spending bill to fund the government through October, but it is unclear how the House Freedom Caucus will respond and whether McCarthy will be able to find a solution that satisfies both sides.
On Monday, Americans gathered to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, which resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives and had a lasting impact on the nation. Memorials were held at the sites of the attacks, as well as in other parts of the country, and President Joe Biden marked the anniversary with a visit to the Pentagon Memorial. The 9/11 attacks remain the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil, and Americans remember the victims and the lasting impact of the tragedy as they commemorate the anniversary.
Hurricane Lee is intensifying in the western Atlantic, causing hazardous surf and rip current conditions along the southeastern US coast which will spread northward in the coming days. The storm is predicted to remain a major hurricane this week and pass between Bermuda and the East Coast by the end of the week, staying offshore of New York City. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay informed of the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center.