YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | |
Quick look at Tuesday's news: |
Texas governor promises arrest of lawmakers who fled |
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas law enforcement to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a vote on redistricting that could give Republicans several more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. |
More than 50 state Democratic lawmakers fled Aug. 3 in the political power struggle. Many went to the Chicago area, where Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker greeted them. Others went to Boston, Massachusetts, and Albany, New York. |
| • | "We are at war": New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is among Democratic governors pledging to counter Texas by creating maps in large blue states that would offset GOP gains by targeting Republican members of Congress. | | • | Why one Texas Democrat left: Rep. Gina Hinojosa writes for USA TODAY Opinion "rather than work to earn more Latino votes, Republicans, at the direction of President Donald Trump, are instead tactfully carving them out of districts, dividing up their communities and working to silence their influence." | | • | What does this mean for voters? Voting rights advocates argue Republicans' new map will suppress Black and Hispanic voters disproportionately. | |
An in-flight mayday isn't as scary as it sounds |
It means the system is working. When a United Airlines flight issued a mayday call shortly after departure, passengers onboard were doubtlessly scared. One of the Boeing 787's engines had failed, and the plane was forced to return to Washington Dulles International Airport, rather than continuing over the Atlantic to Munich, where it was bound. The plane landed safely, and no injuries were reported — a testament to effective pilot training and the overall safety of air travel. If you're headed to the airport today, take a breath and don't be too concerned. As the adage goes, you're much more likely to get injured on your drive to the airport than you are in the sky. |
Canadian wildfires prompt air quality warnings for Midwest, Northeast |
"Milky gray" skies could remain for days as weak winds leave wildfire smoke to linger over the northern U.S. Stronger winds aren't expected to blow the smoke until Aug. 6 or 7 for the Midwest, forecasters told USA TODAY, and conditions in the Northeast will likely improve by the end of the week. The blazes have catapulted major American and Canadian cities into the most polluted places in the world, with Detroit, Minneapolis, and Toronto among the top 11 most polluted cities in the world as of Monday evening. Know the side effects of inhaling wildfire smoke. |
When does your body really start aging? |
A new study suggests aging may begin sooner than you think. By looking at tissues taken from organs throughout the body, including the heart, liver, pancreas, spleen, lung, skin and muscles, researchers in a new study determined that aging starts to accelerate from 45 to 55. The study's findings could have a lot of implications in future research into treatments for chronic conditions related to aging that would not only add decades to patients' lifespan, but also their health span, which is the period of a person's life spent in good health, authors said. The study also shows the small window older adults have to change their aging trajectory. |
Texas is at the front of college football for the first time |
Texas will open at No. 1 for the first time in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Longhorns, projected among the early favorites in the crowded SEC, were voted first by 28 of the 67 panelists in this year's poll. They'll get an immediate challenge to that lofty perch, however, as their Week 1 opponent, defending champion Ohio State, will start off at No. 2. This season opener is unprecedented in the poll, and the hype leading up to the clash in Columbus will be, too. |
Photo of the day: A paved-over Rose Garden | President Trump told reporters the previous manicured lawn presented problems when hosting events. Jessica Koscielniak, Reuters |
Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here . Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | Moscow downplayed President Trump's announcement that he'd ordered two nuclear submarines to "the appropriate regions" after heated Russian rhetoric. | | Economists say the rise in unemployment among Black Americans could be a troubling sign for the economy at large. | | | | Millions of borrowers began accruing interest again on their federal student loans this month. Here's what that could cost. | | | | Republican Rep. Nancy Mace launched her campaign for the South Carolina gubernatorial race on Aug. 4. | | | | The State Department said it is looking to deter visa overstays by requiring some travelers to post a bond up to $15,000 to get papers. | | | | The SEC buried the Big Ten in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, but that does not add up to a College Football Playoff advantage. | | | | The Rivian R1 Quad Launch Edition is one of the most powerful EVs ever made. Find out how it's breaking new ground for all EVs here. | | | | The Little League Softball World Series continues on Tuesday with elimination games. Here's all the information you need to follow along. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | |
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