Lasers vs. drones, a critical crash & your Rx lifeline 🚨
Good morning, Franklin County. The floodwaters may be receding, but the ripple effects are still being felt — TRICARE beneficiaries now have emergency prescription relief extended through August 22, a small but meaningful lifeline for those still navigating the aftermath. Closer to home, Columbus Police are investigating a serious e-bike crash in the University District that left one rider in critical condition, a sobering reminder to stay alert out there.
On the national front, the U.S. military is literally shooting cartel drones out of the sky with lasers in Texas — yes, really — while Wall Street holds its breath ahead of Friday's jobs report. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh steps to the Jackson Hole podium today, and every investor is watching like it's a season finale. Fresh local listings are waiting in Real Estate whenever you need a breather.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
TRICARE expands temporary prescription refill waivers to Franklin County, Ohio, due to flooding
💊 Flood victims in Ohio get emergency prescription relief. TRICARE beneficiaries in Franklin County, Ohio, can now receive emergency prescription refills due to flooding in the area. The Defense Health Agency extended the temporary waiver through August 22. Read more
E-bike rider in critical condition after University District crash; investigation ongoing
🚨 An e-bike rider is fighting for their life after a University District crash. Columbus Police responded to the scene Thursday morning after the electric bicycle collision left one person in critical condition. An investigation into the crash is currently ongoing. Read more
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🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh opens Jackson Hole with investors glued to his first big speech, hoping for clues after a messy stretch in bond markets.
Anthropic won a legal reprieve as a federal judge ordered the Pentagon to drop its unlawful supply-chain risk label, a tidy little courtroom reset.
U.S. military used a laser in Texas to knock out cartel drones near the border, showing off some very sci-fi frontier policing.
U.S. jobs report has traders bracing for Friday’s payrolls data, which could confirm whether July’s weak labor print was a blip or a trend.
Gap boosted its profit forecast and named a new Old Navy CEO, giving investors a rare reason to cheer apparel retail.
Nvidia kept its AI boom machine humming as investors watched whether its money-printing streak can fund even more chip-fueled ambition.
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