Top News Stories for August 21st, 2024
South Texas triple-digit temperatures spur outdoor water activities
As the South Texas heat reaches triple-digit numbers, many residents are taking to local rivers and other bodies of water to cool off.
The Comal River in New Braunfels saw a surge in tubers over the weekend, as temperatures climbed into the 100s.
Fact-checking Biden's speech and other highlights from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention
Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday night, delivering a speech that focused on healing the country and restoring its soul.
Here's a look at some of the key claims Biden made in his speech, and how they stack up against the facts:
Claim: "The pandemic is under control."
Biden said that the pandemic is under control, but the truth is covid is still claiming hundreds of thousands of lives around the world.
[ NPR ]Claim: "The economy is stronger than ever."
Biden said that the economy is stronger than ever, but the truth is unemployment benefits are in jeopardy of expiring.
[ CNBC ]Attendees explore humanoid robots at World Robot Conference in Beijing
Attendees at the World Robot Conference in Beijing got a glimpse of the latest advances in robotics this week.
On display were a variety of humanoid robots, including some that could walk, talk, and even play the piano.
[ YouTube ]Over 100 Russian prisoners of war captured in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have captured over 100 Russian prisoners of war, according to the Ukrainian Security Service.
The prisoners were captured during a counteroffensive operation in the eastern part of the country.
[ BBC ]
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