The 7 Minneapolis school shooting; coronavirus shots; college football; life’s origins; and more
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Aug 28, 2025 Heartbreaking details emerge from the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, sparking a community's demand for improved safety measures. Political turmoil unfolds at the CDC with the fallout from a dismissal. The discussion shifts to aggressive immigration policies, teen safety challenges posed by harmful chatbots, and the buzz surrounding the college football season. A fascinating exploration of the origins of life highlights chemical reactions from 4 billion years ago that may have set the stage for biological development.
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School Mass Shooting In Minneapolis
- Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed when a shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School during mass on the first week of school.
- The attacker died of a self-inflicted gunshot and left timed videos and racist messages on gun magazines.
Public Health Leadership Upended
- The White House removed the CDC director amid claims of politicizing public health and internal turmoil at agencies.
- The FDA also narrowed COVID vaccine approval to only high-risk groups under new leadership changes.
CIA Russia Expert Ousted
- A senior CIA Russia expert who worked long hours prepping for President Trump's Alaska summit lost her clearance days later and was stripped from a planned European posting.
- The move fits a broader pattern fueled by loyalty purges and activist targeting of national security staff.