• Thousands without electricity after thunderstorms: As of early Wednesday, more than 10,000 households in York County and 2,000 in Lancaster County lacked power. (Source: CBS 21) Meanwhile, more storms are expected later this afternoon and evening. (Source: WGAL)
• Shapiro administration won’t defend ban on Medicaid-funded abortions: Abortion providers are challenging the ban, and the case is before the Commonwealth Court. (Source: Capital-Star)
• Penn Manor to again consider contracting with Independence Law Center: The school board previously rejected the idea in June. (Source: LNP) This week the religious rights law firm was retained by Upper Adams School District in Adams County. (Source: WGAL)
• Life-saving efforts honored: The American Red Cross recognized eight first responders for saving Stephen Funk in June 2023 after he suffered a heart attack and crashed his car while driving to the hospital. (Source: ABC 27)
• Lancaster Catholic High School President Kyla Hockley will serve as interim principal: The school has been seeking a replacement for former principal Terry Klugh, but so far no candidate has been a good fit. (Source: LNP)
• Nation/world: Former rivals endorse Trump at RNC convention. (Source: Reuters) Sen. Menendez found guilty in corruption trial. (Source: CNN) Biden contemplates Supreme Court reforms. (Source: CBS News) Temperatures exceed 100 degrees in southern Europe. (Source: NPR) Georgia appeals court sets December hearing date in Trump case. (Source: UPI) RFK Jr. apologizes to Trump after video of phone call leaks. (Source: AP)
