On Friday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast, USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses police failures to see the suspected shooter in a Georgia school as a threat. Former President Donald Trump held his first post-debate rally in Arizona and announced he won’t debate Vice President Kamala Harris a second time. Trump also faces legal issues, including a judge overturning North Dakota’s abortion ban. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about the Surgeon General’s warning on parenting stress. In sports news, the Pac-12 adds four Mountain West schools to its conference.
Meyer explains how the FBI received a tip about the Georgia shooter but local authorities didn’t follow up effectively. Trump’s rally focused on attacking Harris and proposing economic solutions. He won’t debate her again, facing backlash after a previous debate. Legal issues include a federal appeals court denying his request to freeze a hush-money criminal case and a Georgia judge dismissing charges in an election racketeering case. North Dakota’s near total abortion ban was overturned by a state judge.
The Surgeon General warns of high parenting stress, citing financial strain and child care costs as major sources. Technology and social media contribute to additional challenges for parents. Policy decisions like expanding early education programs and implementing paid family leave can help alleviate stress. The Pac-12 announces the addition of new schools from the Mountain West Conference, expanding its membership. Some question the significance of the move, suggesting it may not bring significant changes to the conference.
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