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Emergency rental, utility assistance available for Augusta-Richmond County residents
SUMMARY: Augusta Housing & Community Development is accepting applications for the federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) Program to help eligible Augusta-Richmond County households cover rent, utilities, and related housing costs. Applicants must provide hard copies of documents including photo IDs for all adults, Social Security cards for all household members, current lease or mortgage agreements, payment histories, proof of income for the last two months, and eviction or utility notices if applicable. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply online at augustaga.gov/ERA2 or in person at 510 Fenwick Street, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., with additional intake events scheduled throughout August.
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Alleged Epstein victim tells her story | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: An alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim, who filed a police report against him in 1997, spoke out as the government considers releasing audio and transcripts from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, convicted of child sex trafficking, was recently moved to a lower-security prison in Texas, raising concerns. White House officials, including Vice President Vance and Attorney General Bondi, plan to meet to discuss handling Epstein evidence. Congress has subpoenaed Justice Department files and questioned former officials. A Fox News poll shows two-thirds of Americans doubt government transparency in the Epstein case.
An early accuser of Jeffrey Epstein is reacting to the government’s handling of the case of the late accused sex trafficker. It comes …
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MLB is calling up its first female umpire, Jen Pawol
SUMMARY: Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball during games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. She will work bases on Saturday and the plate on Sunday at Truist Park. Pawol, 48, from New Jersey, previously umpired MLB spring training games in 2024 and 2025. Her MLB debut follows milestones in other sports: the NBA broke the gender barrier in 1997, the NFL in 2015, and the men’s soccer World Cup in 2022. Pawol played softball and soccer competitively, umpired NCAA softball, and progressed through MLB’s umpire training since 2015.
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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is canceling 22 mRNA vaccine development projects totaling $500 million. These include vaccines targeting COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory viruses. Kennedy criticized mRNA vaccines on social media, favoring traditional whole-virus vaccines and novel platforms less affected by viral mutations. Experts warn this move is risky, citing mRNA’s proven safety and role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential for rapid vaccine production during future outbreaks. HHS plans to prioritize developing a “universal vaccine” mimicking natural immunity, targeting multiple viruses including coronaviruses and flu.
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