Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Southern California this weekend, with amounts ranging from 2 to 8 inches, and potential flash flooding. Wind gusts and swells along the coast may also occur. Residents are advised to take precautions and prepare for the potential of flooding.
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Ahead of the Republican debate next Wednesday, a memo has been released on the Axiom Strategies website outlining a debate strategy for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The memo suggests that DeSantis should defend former President Donald Trump, focus on his record as Florida governor, and embrace the Trump agenda while avoiding personal attacks. It is unclear how DeSantis will use the advice in the memo during the debate, but it is clear that the Republican firm is hoping DeSantis will use the advice to his advantage.
Three people in the northeastern United States have died from a rare flesh-eating bacteria this summer, Vibrio vulnificus, which can spread through warm, brackish water or the consumption of undercooked shellfish. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has urged residents to take precautions when swimming in warm, brackish water or eating raw shellfish, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people with weakened immune systems avoid eating raw shellfish and wear protective clothing when handling it.
Herman Andaya, the Maui County Emergency Management Agency Administrator, has come under scrutiny for downplaying the importance of the island's outdoor emergency siren system prior to the devastating fire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina. Andaya defended his decision not to sound the sirens, citing potential harm, and the county has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and is working to improve its emergency response protocols. The Maui County Council has scheduled a public hearing for next week to discuss the county's emergency management policies and procedures.
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.
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.