5 Things to Know Today: Trump Indictment, AT&T Outage, Hostage Rescue, SpaceX Launch Delay, Climate Bill
1. Trump Indictment
A federal grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump on charges related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The indictment includes charges of inciting an insurrection, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstructing an official proceeding of Congress.
2. AT&T Outage
A major AT&T outage is affecting customers across the United States. The outage began on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and is impacting both voice and data services.
3. Hostage Rescue
U.S. forces have rescued a group of American hostages who were being held in a compound in Syria. The hostages had been kidnapped in 2023 by a terrorist group.
4. SpaceX Launch Delay
SpaceX has delayed the launch of its Starship rocket due to technical issues. The launch was originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2024, but has been postponed until further notice.
5. Climate Bill
The Senate has passed a major climate bill that would invest billions of dollars in clean energy and emissions reductions. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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