SUMMARY: Southern Miss Football’s bus rolled into Gulfport for the 2025 Beach Bash at the USM Gulf Park campus’s Richburg Hall. Alumni and fans gathered to hear from University President Joe Paul, Athletic Director Jeremy McClain, and new Head Coach Charles Huff, who discussed the state of Southern Miss athletics and the Golden Eagle football program. Coach Huff emphasized building mental discipline, unity, and communication. Quarterback Braylon Braxton and linebacker Chris Jones shared their enthusiasm for the supportive fan base during the summer tour. With 40 days until kickoff against Mississippi State on August 30, excitement is building for the season.

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SUMMARY: The House approved President Trump’s request to rescind about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid funds, marking the first successful presidential rescissions request in decades. The measure passed narrowly (216-213) amid GOP efforts to cut what they see as excessive spending, despite some Republicans’ discomfort. The cuts include $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and nearly $8 billion from foreign aid programs supporting disaster relief and democracy-building abroad. Democrats criticized the move for undermining bipartisan investment and harming America’s global standing. Senate GOP removed a contentious $400 million HIV/AIDS cut after objections. Officials hinted further rescissions packages are forthcoming.

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SUMMARY: Nine puppies from flood-ravaged Texas arrived at PAWS Chicago’s no-kill shelter, joining dozens already relocated to assist overwhelmed Texas shelters. The pups flew into Wisconsin and traveled by van to Chicago. Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the rescue with PAWS Chicago to free shelter space for displaced animals from the catastrophic floods that killed at least 132 people. PAWS Chicago has a history of disaster relief dating to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and recent responses to hurricanes and storms. The rescued dogs are receiving medical care and will soon be available for adoption or fostering, while volunteers hope they find loving homes swiftly.

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