Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, today, killing two students and two teacher.
- The United Nations reported that it has successfully completed the first phase of its polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, exceeding expectations by nearly 20%.
- Palestinians in Gaza are increasingly pessimistic about a ceasefire as the Biden administration renews its push for a deal.
- The final report of the six-year public inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the UK that killed 72 people has concluded that the tragedy resulted from a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies, and a lack of strategy by the fire service.
- California settled a lawsuit with Elk Grove over a denied supportive housing project. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta addressed the settlement, gasoline prices, and a school shooting in Georgia at a news conference today.
- California early education advocates push for better support for community-centered childcare providers.
Students and parents walk off campus at Apalachee High School, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)