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Trump at NABJ: Full remarks on questioning Kamala Harris' racial identity | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: In a recent discussion, vice president Kamala Harris faced criticism from some Republicans who labeled her as a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hire,” questioning her qualifications. The speaker attempted to explore the concept of DEI, asking for a definition and expressing uncertainty about Harris’s racial identity. They mentioned Harris’s Indian heritage and suggested she changed her identity to emphasize her Black heritage. Despite acknowledging that Harris is a competent individual, the speaker hesitated to confirm whether they believed her appointment was solely due to her race, reflecting a broader debate on identity and qualifications in politics.
In a heated moment between former President Donald Trump and correspondent Rachel Scott, Trump said Harris may be a DEI hire and claimed that she only recently started identifying as a Black woman. More: bit.ly/4fjHAoK
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TS Chantal is coming ashore, but what does it mean for the CSRA?
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to make landfall on the South Carolina coast early Sunday, bringing heavy rain, coastal flooding, and strong winds mainly to coastal areas, where Tropical Storm Watches and warnings are in effect. In the CSRA, impacts will be minimal, with scattered showers limited mostly to south and east of I-20 and breezy winds gusting up to 25 mph. Rain will taper off Sunday evening as the storm moves into North Carolina. By Monday, summer weather returns with hot, humid conditions and temperatures near 100°F, followed by an active pattern late week bringing showers and cooler highs in the low 90s.
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Tracking the Tropics: Latest on Tropical Storm Chantal
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Chantal is approaching the Carolinas, expected to make landfall around 8 a.m., moving slowly at 8 mph. The storm remains at tropical storm status without intensifying. North Carolina faces a risk of flash flooding from now through Monday, so travelers should stay updated on forecasts. South Carolina will also be affected, but Georgia is expected to remain mostly dry with only increased cloud cover and a slight chance of sprinkles. After landfall, Chantal will weaken into a low-pressure system with its heavier rain staying north, minimizing impacts in Georgia. Residents are urged to monitor updates closely.
Chantal will make landfall early Sunday.
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Hectic holiday: two boats explode, a crash at a parade, and a shooting at a July 4th party
SUMMARY: On July 4th, two separate boat explosions in Georgia injured 14 people, including children, with second- and third-degree burns—seven at Lake Lanier’s Landshark Cove and seven at Lake Nottely. Both boats caught fire, with one sinking after the explosion. Additionally, during the Dunwoody 4th of July parade, a truck towing a trailer crashed when the driver accidentally hit the accelerator, causing several people on the trailer to fall and sustain injuries. In northwest Atlanta, a shooting at a July 4th party left two women wounded, one shot in the foot and another in the arm; the motive and arrests remain unclear.
Two boat explosions injure at least 14 people on July 4th, according to the DNR. Multiple children and an adult had to be taken to the hospital after a truck crashed during the annual Dunwoody Fourth of July parade. And two women are injured after a shooting at a July 4th party. FOX 5 brings you the latest updates on the stories trending across the area this holiday weekend.
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