Four people were killed at a Georgia high school after a 14-year-old student opened fire yesterday. Colt Gray, a student at the school in Winder, will be charged with murder and will be treated as an adult within the legal system. Nine other victims were injured. Barrow County schools have been closed for the remainder of the week. (CNN)
A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a patient’s liver instead of his spleen, killing the man. The patient was a 70-year-old Alabama man who underwent surgery on August 21 at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital due to spleen abnormalities. The surgeon labeled the specimen as a spleen but after the man died, it was discovered that the organ was the liver “as opposed to the spleen” (NBC News)
The American Forces Network (AFN) has secured permission from the NFL to broadcast all games for military personnel. The games will be available for streaming live and on demand through the AFN Now app, with additional content like archived games and highlights. The service is free to military members through the Super Bowl. (UPI)
A study reveals that the world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution yearly, with over two-thirds originating from the Global South. Researchers at the University of Leeds found that 15% of the global population lacks proper waste management. India leads in plastic waste production, followed by Nigeria and Indonesia. (AP)
Two people have been charged as part of Russia’s attempt to interfere in the 2024 presidential election, including making fake news sites to spread propaganda covertly. RT news accused of implementing a $10 million fund to publish information favorable to the Russian government. The Justice Department has also seized 32 internet domains used in the “covert campaign” (CBS News)
