Rich Brochu, the founder of Florida Fishing Academy, has been operating his non-profit for decades. The group works to bring kids from low-income neighborhoods out on the water, teaching them important life lessons along the way. The academy has exploded in size and popularity, now bringing out thousands of kids a year. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
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Eye Opener: The West Coast is bracing for its first tropical storm in decades
Millions on the West Coast are preparing for rain and wind ahead of a forecast that projects Hurricane Hilary weakening to a tropical storm. Meanwhile, Maui residents work to recover from massive wildfires as the death toll rises to at least 114. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Award-winning Ukrainian photographer uses images to capture homeland heartache
Photographer Roman Pilipey returned to his homeland of Ukraine as war broke out. Since then, he estimates that he’s taken hundreds of thousands of photos showcasing the devastation. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Search for Maui wildfire victims continues as death toll rises to 114
Several hundred federal search and rescue personnel are using dozens of cadaver dogs to comb the Lahaina burn area for human remains. Source
Digital artist Glenn Kaino uses virtual reality in new exhibit
Glenn Kaino is an artist and digital pioneer pushing the boundaries of his medium. In a new exhibit, he uses virtual reality to cover his own family history. Michelle Miller reports from California. Source
How one birthday cake turned Jocelyn Delk Adams into an online sensation
Cooking as a career had never crossed Jocelyn Delk Adams’ mind – until she made a pound cake for a coworker and was overwhelmed with paid requests for more. She started sharing her recipes and videos of her in the kitchen online, launching her to Internet stardom. Now, she’s coming out with her first cookbook. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Director Peter Berg discusses limited series “Painkiller”
Many of Peter Berg’s most famous projects, like “Lone Survivor” and “Deepwater Horizon,” are based on real events, and his new limited series “Painkiller” is no different. The epic show chronicles the opioid epidemic in the United States. Jeff Glor has more on their conversation. Source
Sports gambler Billy Walters shares unusual rags to riches story in new book
For Billy Walters, a career as a professional gambler has been a dream, even with some bumps, like a prison sentence, along the way. Now, he’s releasing the new book “Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk,” sharing his whole story. Dana Jacobson has more. Source
Saturday Sessions: Rhiannon Giddens performs “Too Little, Too Late, Too Bad”
Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens returns to Saturday Sessions after releasing her first album of all-original songs. Known for her eclectic musical style, the singer is preparing for a national tour next year. From new album “You’re the One,” here is Rhiannon Giddens with “Too Little, Too Late, Too Bad.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Rhiannon Giddens performs “You’re the One”
Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens returns to Saturday Sessions after releasing her first album of all-original songs. Known for her eclectic musical style, the singer is preparing for a national tour next year. From new album “You’re the One,” here is Rhiannon Giddens with “You’re the One.” Source