“No, they’re not biologically my kids, but emotionally they surely are.” Source
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Trump and his 18 co-defendants have all surrendered in Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and all 18 of his co-defendants have now surrendered at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta to be booked on charges that they attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Nikole Killion has more. Source
Shortage of drug used to treat kids’ infections frustrates parents
Industry shortage of amoxicillin is hitting drugstores as children head back to school and common infections spread. Source
Should you visit Hawaii right now? Tourism official weighs in
Hawaii has relied on tourism for decades, but since the devastating wildfires, unemployment claims have spiked. James Tokioka, director of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, joins CBS News to discuss what people can do to help. Source
Why China’s economy is in crisis
China’s yuan is at a 16-year low and the country appears to be experiencing deflation. Economists say these are signs China could be facing an extended economic downturn. CBS News’ Lana Zak has more on what caused this crisis. Source
Investors shun Hawaiian Electric amid lawsuit over deadly Maui fires
Maui officials accuse the utility of negligently failing to shut off power despite high winds and dry conditions. Source
Dozens of wildfires burn in Louisiana amid scorching heat
While nearly all of Louisiana is abnormally dry for this time of year, half of the state is facing “extreme” or “exceptional” drought, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Source
Heineken sells its Russia operations for 1 euro
Dutch brewer joins more than 500 companies that have exited the country since it attacked Ukraine. Source
Texas judge blocks state’s ban on minor gender-affirming medical care
The ruling temporarily blocks the Sept. 1 start date of the ban. Source
Judge: Missouri’s gender-affirming health care ban for minors can take effect
The ruling means that beginning Monday, health care providers are prohibited from providing gender-affirming surgeries to children. Source