SUMMARY: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54 from drowning while swimming on vacation in Costa Rica. Rescued but found without vital signs, he was pronounced dead after being taken to the morgue. Warner was celebrated for his iconic role on the show, which he remained proud of despite controversies surrounding Bill Cosby. He earned Emmy and Young Artist Award nominations and won three Young Artist Awards. His career included film roles and TV appearances on series like “The Resident” and “American Horror Story.” Warner won a Grammy in 2015 and recently co-hosted the “Not All Hood” podcast. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

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SUMMARY: Back-to-school shopping season is here, and despite inflation over the past four years, major retailers like Walmart and Target plan to hold prices steady on hundreds of school items. Many supplies, such as notebooks and pencils, remain affordable, with over 100 items under $1 and more than 1,000 under $5. However, prices on school supplies have risen 20% since 2020, with pens, markers, and backpacks also seeing increases. Experts suggest shopping early at big-box stores, using coupon apps, buying in bulk, and taking advantage of sales tax holidays for pricier items like laptops.

While prices have gone up in the last couple years, the country’s major retailers say they’re going to help out.

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SUMMARY: Uncertainty clouds the 2025 hurricane season amid NOAA’s forecast of above-normal activity and the Trump administration’s shifting stance on FEMA’s role. While some administration officials push to overhaul or eliminate FEMA, emphasizing state-led disaster responses, many states remain unsure about future federal support. Several states have formed task forces to prepare for potential changes, with bipartisan efforts focusing on disaster mitigation and funding. Meanwhile, cuts to FEMA programs like BRIC strain state budgets already stressed by rising disaster costs and healthcare funding gaps. Experts urge greater state investment in proactive risk reduction as federal funding becomes less predictable.

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