September 04, 2024

14-year-old opens fire at Georgia high school, killing 4 – September 4, 2024

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A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, today, killing two students and two teacher.

The United Nations reported that it has successfully completed the first phase of its polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, exceeding expectations by nearly 20%.

Palestinians in Gaza are increasingly pessimistic about a ceasefire as the Biden administration renews its push for a deal.

The final report of the six-year public inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the UK that killed 72 people has concluded that the tragedy resulted from a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies, and a lack of strategy by the fire service.

California settled a lawsuit with Elk Grove over a denied supportive housing project. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta addressed the settlement, gasoline prices, and a school shooting in Georgia at a news conference today.

California early education advocates push for better support for community-centered childcare providers.

Students and parents walk off campus at Apalachee High School, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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September 04, 2024

14-year-old opens fire at Georgia high school, killing 4 – September 4, 2024

Listen Later

59 minutes

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, today, killing two students and two teacher.

The United Nations reported that it has successfully completed the first phase of its polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, exceeding expectations by nearly 20%.

Palestinians in Gaza are increasingly pessimistic about a ceasefire as the Biden administration renews its push for a deal.

The final report of the six-year public inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the UK that killed 72 people has concluded that the tragedy resulted from a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies, and a lack of strategy by the fire service.

California settled a lawsuit with Elk Grove over a denied supportive housing project. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta addressed the settlement, gasoline prices, and a school shooting in Georgia at a news conference today.

California early education advocates push for better support for community-centered childcare providers.

Students and parents walk off campus at Apalachee High School, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Winder, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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