Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser advocated for statehood for her district as National Guard troops were deployed to the capital, authorized by President Trump, to assist with law enforcement efforts. Despite a significant decrease in crime rates across the district in recent years, the troops are expected to remain until at least September 25th. (Story URL)
Spirit Airlines, recently out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has raised doubts about its ability to sustain operations in the upcoming year. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company, cited “adverse market conditions” impacting its business despite restructuring efforts. Ongoing cost-cutting measures, including pilot furloughs and downgrades, are planned. (Story URL)
Former Senator Sherrod Brown has confirmed his candidacy for the Senate in Ohio next year, aiming to make the state competitive for Democrats. Brown’s decision comes after losing his previous Senate race by 3.5 percentage points in a state won by President Trump. Democrats have been actively encouraging Brown to run in the special election for JD Vance’s seat. (Story URL)
Thirteen individuals from the Dominican Republic have been accused of defrauding 400 American grandparents of $5 million by pretending to be their grandchildren in distress. The scammers targeted seniors in Massachusetts, California, New York, Florida, and Maryland, claiming to be in urgent need of financial assistance. (Story URL)
Andrew Barber was found safe after surviving nine days lost in British Columbia’s Cariboo region. Reported missing on July 31st, Barber built a shelter, drank dirty pond water, and left distress messages, including carving “HELP” on a rock. Rescuers spotted him near his shelter on Aug. 8. Severely dehydrated with a leg injury, Barber was taken to a hospital and later released. (Story URL)
