A tragic shooting occurred at a Minneapolis Catholic school, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 others, including 14 children. The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire with a rifle during Mass at the Annunciation Catholic School, before taking his own life. Police Chief Brian O’Hara described the act as “absolutely incomprehensible.” (Story URL)
A top Florida official anticipates the closure of the controversial immigration detention center in the Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” within days. Despite legal battles to keep the facility open, an email exchange revealed plans to have zero individuals at the site shortly. Originally built to hold up to 3,000 detainees, the facility now houses around 300 to 350 individuals. (Story URL)
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall/winter season, specifically for high-risk Americans. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now approved for adults aged 65 and older and individuals between ages 5 and 64 with underlying conditions that increase their risk of severe COVID-19. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized that these vaccines are available for patients consulting with their doctors. (Story URL)
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., were unsuccessful in obtaining a felony indictment from a grand jury against Sean Dunn, a former Justice Department employee. Dunn, 37, allegedly threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Patrol officer in Northwest Washington on Aug. 13. The grand jury declined to indict Dunn, leaving it uncertain if prosecutors will pursue misdemeanor charges. (Story URL)
Cool, fall-like weather is expected to dominate the Great Lakes and Northeast regions during the Labor Day weekend, with temperatures dropping significantly below historical averages. Daytime highs will range from the 60s to 70s, while nighttime lows will dip into the 40s and 50s. The cool pattern, caused by Canadian air surging into the Midwest and Northeast, has already led to near-record lows in many areas. (Story URL)
