Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate on the Democratic ticket. They made their first joint appearance at a rally in Philadelphia yesterday. The VP shortlist also included several other more prominent Democrats, such as Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona. (CNN)
Tropical Storm Debby, though weakened, still poses a significant flood threat in the southeastern United States. As of Tuesday afternoon, it was drifting slowly over Georgia and South Carolina with sustained winds of 40 mph. The storm is expected to move offshore and then inland over South Carolina, bringing tropical storm conditions and potentially historic rainfall of up to 20 inches. (UPI)
A new CDC survey shows a decline in persistent feelings of sadness and suicide attempts among teen girls since 2021, offering hope for improved mental health. The findings, based on feedback from 20,000+ students, suggest progress in addressing these issues and provide a positive outlook amid previous challenges, notably during the pandemic. (NBC News)
The owners of a funeral home in Colorado have been ordered to pay a judgment exceeding $956 million for mishandling 190 sets of human remains. The judgment may surpass $1 billion with interest, with each family member in the class action awarded over $7 million – potentially the largest monetary judgment in Colorado history. The owners are also facing federal and state charges. (CNN)
Global stock markets rebounded on Tuesday following Monday’s worst day for Wall Street since 2022. Fears of a US recession were raised after poor economic data, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to drop 1,034 points. The situation appeared to improve on Tuesday, with gains of over 1% for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite. (UPI)
