The Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicks off on Monday. It’s the first day of a four-day event during which Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination. Harris has already officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote, the first time a nominee was named before a party convention. However, party leaders will still hold a ceremonial vote at the convention to celebrate the occasion. NTD takes a look at what’s been happening on the ground in Chicago, and how the city has been getting ready for the tens of thousands of people expected to attend the DNC.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to meet with top officials. He’s hoping to close a hostage and cease-fire deal this week to end the Israel–Hamas War. Diplomats are also hoping a deal can avert an expected strike from Iran and its terror proxies. Mediators will meet in Egypt on Tuesday to push a proposal the Biden administration hopes will bridge any remaining gaps. In Tel Aviv, meanwhile, police are investigating an explosion that killed one person and injured another on Aug. 18.
Ukraine says it’s continuing to make gains in Russia’s Kursk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the goal of the incursion is to create a buffer zone and to disrupt Russian army supply lines. Meanwhile, Belarus has said there’s been a build-up of Ukrainian troops along its border. And the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that safety levels at a Ukrainian power plant controlled by Russia are deteriorating rapidly.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Democratic National Convention Begins Monday
2. Chicago Gears Up for Democratic National Convention
3. Trump Recalls Successes, Promises Bright Future at Rally
4. Blinken in Israel Monday to Push for Cease-Fire Deal
5. Powerful Earthquake Hits off Russia’s Eastern Coast
6. Russian Court Upholds 4-Year Sentence for US Soldier
7. Ernesto Becomes Hurricane Again, Threatens East Coast
8. People Rescued in Connecticut Amid Flash Flooding
9. Tornado Sinks Luxury Yacht off Sicily Coast
10. Zelenskyy Says Kursk Incursion to Create ‘Buffer Zone’
11. Germany: 20+ Injured in Ferris Wheel Fire
12. Chinese, Philippine Ships Collide in South China Sea
13. Rep. Schiff Calls on CCP to Release Human Rights Lawyer
14. What to Expect as DNC Kicks Off Monday
15. NYT Articles Target Persecuted Group
16. Perdue Recalls Chicken Nuggets Over Metal Contamination
17. Report: Protecting Property Owners From Squatters
18. Share of $1-Million Houses at Record High
19. Adam Sandler Film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Casting Call
20. Rare Super Blue Moon Appears Tonight
21. The Importance of Reading Labels When Shopping
22. Strategy Behind Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia: Analysis
23. How the UK is Prosecuting Recent Unrest
24. Preview of Democratic National Convention
25. Paris Converts Eiffel Tower Stadium for Paralympics
26. Man Jumps Off Mountain for Highest Ski-Base Jump Ever
27. Runners in Dinosaur Costumes Compete in Washington Race
28. Wild Ponies Help Raise Funds for Local Fire Dept.
