Pence-founded group posts video baselessly linking abortion to cancer As vice president, Pence embraced anti-abortion movement The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Biden warns Idalia still dangerous, says he hasn't forgotten about the victims of Hawaii's wildfires President Joe Biden says Hurricane Idalia is “still very dangerous” even though it has weakened after coming ashore in Florida on Wednesday morning The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Donald Trump’s share price in PredictIt’s 2024 Republican presidential primary market highest since at least September 2022 As of Aug. 29, 2023, former President Donald Trump (R) leads in both RealClearPolitics’ (RCP) Republican presidential primary polling average and PredictIt’s Republican presidential primary market. Ballotpedia · Aug 30, 2023
Abortion anecdote from DeSantis at GOP debate is more complex than he made it sound During last week's Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis dodged a question about a federal abortion ban by telling a story about a woman he knew who he claimed survived despite “multiple abortion attempts.” The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Tree falls on Ron DeSantis’s mansion with his family inside as Hurricane Idalia rocks Florida No one was injured The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy: The mini Trump making waves in the Republican contest Broadly viewed as the winner of the Republican presidential debate, the ‘anti-woke’ tech bro has broken out from the GOP pack Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023
Ron DeSantis hit by power outage in middle of Hurricane Idalia briefing While thousands of Floridians have been plunged into darkness as a result of Hurricane Idalia, Governor Ron DeSantis’ briefing was disrupted by a power outage of its own The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Forecast shows Hurricane Idalia could hit Florida twice Powerful storm arrives in southeastern United States, bringing high winds and torrential rain The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Trump Maintains Dominant Lead Over DeSantis: Poll Recent polling data shows that Donald Trump still commands more attention for the Republican presidential candidacy. Zenger · Aug 30, 2023
Governors may make good presidents − unless they become 'imperial governors' like DeSantis Many people believe governors make good presidents. In fact, a 2016 Gallup Poll found that almost 74% of people say that governing a state provides excellent or good preparation for someone to be an effective president. As a result, many political commentators have tried to explain why Florida Gov. Ron… The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023
DeSantis refuses to call out Trump’s silence on Hurricane Idalia ‘Not my concern. My concern is protecting the people of Florida, being ready to go,’ he said The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Georgia declares state of emergency as severe flooding and storm surges hit south-eastern US – as it happened This blog is closed.Full story: Hurricane Idalia batters south-eastern US causing storm surges and power outages The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023
Racist killings in Florida stoke outrage at state’s loose gun laws White gunman who shot three Black victims legally acquired weapons after Ron DeSantis recently allowed permitless carry The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gives briefing on Hurricane Idalia Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave a briefing on Hurricane Idalia on Wednesday 30 August. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Where is Hurricane Idalia now? Tropical storm system mapped Storm is zeroing in on Carolinas after leaving trail of devastation in northern Florida
The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023 The racist Florida shooter’s ideology extends to ordinary people It’s not just extremists who hold the views expressed in his manifesto
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 First Thing: Idalia to hit Florida as ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 hurricane Mandatory evacuation orders issued in at least 28 of state’s 67 counties as storm set to make landfall. Plus, do ‘beer goggles’ really make people better looking?
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Jacksonville shooter’s father said son was off psychiatric meds in newly released 911 call Three killed in mass shooting at Dollar General store just blocks from historically-Black Edward Waters University on Saturday afternoon
The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023 Trump improves lead over Republican primary rivals after mugshot release Former president has also seen polling and fundraising boosts with each indictment this year
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Hurricane Idalia pummels Cedar Key, Florida as it comes ashore Hurricane Idalia pummeled Cedar Key, Florida as it came ashore on Wednesday 30 August.
Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023 Hurricane Idalia: Florida hit by ‘devastating’ Category 3 storm Residents urged not to risk their lives by going outside as Hurricane Idalia leaves trail of destruction
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Idalia predicted to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane with 'catastrophic' storm surge Authorities are warning of a “catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds” when Hurricane Idalia hits Florida
Reason · Aug 30, 2023 Don't Bring Back COVID Authoritarianism People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.
WEKU · Aug 30, 2023 Hurricane Idalia eye comes ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla. Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a powerful Category 3 "major hurricane." The storm, which had been a Category 4 early this morning, weakened slightly just before landfall.
France 24 · Aug 30, 2023 Residents in Florida urged to evacuate as ‘unprecedented’ Hurricane Idalia approaches Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm Wednesday morning as it steams toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.