It’s the first day of school for FWISD students
Thousands of kids across North Texas are heading back to school on Monday. FOX 4’s Dan Godwin reports live from T.A. Sims Elementary School in Fort Worth where students are just arriving.
Day: August 14, 2023
Maui fire: Death toll climbs to 96
At least 96 people have been confirmed dead after wildfires devastated an area on Maui last week. FOX 9’s Kelly O’Connell has the latest.
EPA warns of chemicals in creek following plant fire
The city of Garland and the EPA say some waterways in North Texas may have dangerous levels of chemicals following last week’s Sherwin-Williams paint plant fire.
IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract
The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov had a valid NHL contract for the upcoming season.
Egypt, Jordan voice ‘full support’ for Palestinians, slam Israel – The Jerusalem Post
Egypt, Jordan voice ‘full support’ for Palestinians, slam Israel The Jerusalem PostEgypt’s Sissi hosts Jordan, Palestinian leaders to discuss Israel-Saudi Arabia ties The Times of IsraelEgypt, Jordan and Palestinian president slam…
Amazon Loses Key Backer Four Years Into Plan To Eliminate Carbon Emissions
Four years into a plan to eliminate its carbon emissions, Amazon has lost a key endorsement from the world’s leading watchdog of corporate climate goals. From a report: The Science Based Targets initiative, a United Nations-backed entity that validates…
Timeline: The Glazers’ troubled ownership of Manchester United
Nine months on from the Glazers’ announcement that they were exploring a sale of the club, the process has stalled.
Intuit executive Chriss to become president and CEO of PayPal
Intuit executive Alex Chriss will become the president and CEO of digital payments company PayPal next month.
Peyton Manning adds a new title – professor at his alma mater, Tennessee
Peyton Manning, the five-time NFL MVP and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has a new title.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 20-26
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 20-26 include actor Keke Palmer, singer-actor Demi Lovato and bandleader Branford Marsalis