Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP video: Mike Pesoli)
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Gabon mutineers appoint military leader after coup
Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s leader after ousting just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba. (Aug. 31)
Florida resident escapes Idalia flood waters
Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent …
Florida cleans up after hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground. (Aug. 20)…
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An electric rickshaw changed this trans woman’s life
Not that long ago, Preethi was begging on India’s streets. Her life was transformed since nonprofit group Shishu Mandir gave her an electric rickshaw last year so she could start a ride-hailing service. (Aug. 30) (AP Video: Dheeraj Aithal) (Production:…
Electric vehicles on the rise in India
India is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets in the world, and more than 90% of India’s 2.3 million EVs are the cheaper and more popular two- or three-wheelers. Policies to encourage sales, like a $1.3 billion federal government scheme,…
Former FEMA head warns potential economic impact from Idalia
Former Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate called “the big unknown” for Idalia’s impact on Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas as the potential impact on their agriculture. (August 30)
Hurricane Idalia floods Steinhatchee, Florida
Hurricane Idalia left behind major flooding in Steinhatchee, Florida. The river that runs through it overflowed and flooded the community of more than 500 residents. (Aug. 30) (AP Video: Daniel Kozin)
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday, August 30th: Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida and Georgia; White House says Putin and Kim Jong Un traded letters for munitions; Soldiers in Gabon seized power, detain president; Catch Wednesday’s blue supermoo…