Friday, August 25th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: Former President Donald Trump turned himself in at Fulton County Jail, was booked, and posted $200,000 bail. His bail conditions limit communication with co-defendants and witnesses. Mark Meadows, his ex-chief of staff, surrendered on time and seeks a federal court move. Another co-defendant, Harrison William Prescott Floyd III, remains without bail due to assault charges. Trials for Trump and co-defendants are proposed for October 23rd. Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric over wildfires, causing deaths and disappearances. Hawaiian Electric faces multiple lawsuits, including from investors. A preliminary US intelligence assessment suggests an intentional explosion caused the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, linked to Wagner Group. Putin's comments on Prigozhin remain cryptic. According to Gallup, regularly greeting neighbors enhances well-being; those greeting 6 or more score 13 points higher on the Well Being Index.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Mug shot of Donald Trump shows scowling former president during speedy booking at Atlanta jail 
• NPR: Trump ally Mark Meadows turns himself in after Georgia election indictment 
• WA Post: Fulton defendant Floyd accused of attacking agent in Jack Smith probe
• MSNBC: DA Fani Willis asks for October 23 trial date for Trump and co-defendants 
• AP News: Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina
• Axios: Putin breaks silence on apparent death of Wagner boss Prigozhin
• CBS News: Greeting your neighbors could boost your well-being, research shows

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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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