On Wednesday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast, tensions continued along the Lebanon-Israel border as Hezbollah targeted Mossad in Israel. USA TODAY reporter Karissa Waddick discussed the importance of young blue-collar voters in the upcoming election. A government watchdog blamed leadership at the Education Department for a bungled FAFSA rollout. The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa. Tropical Storm Helene was forecast to become a Category 3 hurricane hitting Florida. Former USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Emily Le Coz detailed other deadly incidents involving the ship operator in the Baltimore bridge collapse.
Hezbollah targeted Mossad near Tel Aviv, Israel, amidst ongoing conflict. Young blue-collar voters are concerned about economic power this election, with enrollment in vocational-focused community colleges on the rise. The FAFSA rollout faced challenges this year, with millions of calls going unanswered. Visa faced an antitrust lawsuit for alleged monopolistic behavior. Tropical Storm Helene was expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane hitting Florida. Synergy Marine Group, the ship operator in the Baltimore bridge collapse, has had a history of deadly incidents.
The shipping industry overall is dangerous, with data on incidents fragmented and inconsistent. Solutions for preventing tragedies in the industry fall to industry peers and government oversight. Dr. Sharon Lewin discussed the lack of a viable cure for HIV despite advancements in treatment. The Excerpt podcast is available on all platforms, and future episodes will delve into the challenges of finding a cure for HIV. Tune in to The Excerpt for more news and insights from USA TODAY.
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