A pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC recently published a two-page memo outlining a strategy for the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate on August 23rd. The memo encourages DeSantis to defend former President Donald Trump from attacks and call upstart contender Vivek Ramaswamy "fake". With Trump currently leading the GOP polls, DeSantis must decide whether to attack Trump and risk alienating his supporters, or choose a different strategy for the debate.
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Southern California is bracing for Hurricane Hilary, which is forecast to dump heavy rain after hitting Mexico and could reach the U.S. border by the weekend. To stay safe, it is important to be prepared for a storm before it arrives, as different levels of preparedness are needed depending on your location. John Moore, a meteorologist and spokesperson for the National Weather Service, warns that it is important to know what to do well before the season starts.
Fourteen years after the release of the Oscar-winning film “The Blind Side”, Michael Oher has alleged in a court filing that he had never actually been adopted by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, and was instead placed into a conservatorship. His childhood friend, Lewis, has claimed that the Tuohys profited from his name and likeness and that he was cut out of the profits from the movie. Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw received widespread acclaim for their portrayal of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, and Oher has stated that the Tuohys showered him with resources and love. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the story of Michael Oher and the Tuohys will remain an important part of cinematic history.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have ended their 14-month marriage, surprising fans who celebrated their wedding as a milestone in Spears' newly reclaimed life. The couple began dating in 2017, during which time Spears' father exerted strict control over her life. It is unclear what the future holds for the former couple.
Tropical Storm Hilary has been upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds, located 560 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It is expected to bring intense rain and strong winds to parts of California, including the Los Angeles Basin, from Friday through early next week. If it makes landfall, it would become only the fourth storm of at least tropical storm strength to hit the area. Residents should be prepared for the potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary.
The Northwest Territories government has ordered the evacuation of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, due to a nearby wildfire. Air evacuations have begun and the government is providing transportation to the airport for those who need it. Residents are being asked to take all necessary precautions and evacuate as soon as possible, with updates on the fire's progress available on the government's website.
Mayor Jody Jones has said that the sirens are a symbol of the town’s resilience and determination to rebuild.
Brian Houston, founder of the Hillsong Church, was found not guilty of concealing his father's child sex crimes by a Sydney Magistrate. The ruling was based on the belief that Houston had a reasonable excuse for not reporting the offenses to police, as the victim had indicated he did not want the abuse reported. The Hillsong Church and Houston's lawyer both expressed relief and gratitude for the ruling.