The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off in Chicago with the nomination of Kamala Harris for president just one month after Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign. Hurricane Ernesto is causing warnings along the East Coast, with life-threatening surf and rip currents. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that this may be the ‘last opportunity’ for a Gaza cease-fire as negotiations continue but struggle to produce a breakthrough. The death toll in Gaza continues to rise as the conflict persists. In politics, a GOP-led House committee investigating whether to impeach President Joe Biden released a report alleging concealment of mishandled classified information and enrichment through family business ventures. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty on charges related to campaign finance fraud. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham warns that former President Donald Trump may not win the upcoming election. In science news, U.S. scientists are studying the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the West Coast to forecast potential earthquakes and tsunamis, as evidenced by Japan’s recent “megaquake” warning. In case you missed it, a study found that people with severe brain injuries may be able to respond to verbal commands in their head, and southern Africa is suffering from a drought causing food shortages. Sign up for The Selection newsletter for product reviews and shopping tips.
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