Michael Cohen pled guilty to eight charges, crowdfunds for legal fees
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, pled guilty to eight charges, including campaign finance violations. When in court, Cohen said he acted on behalf of “the candidate.” Cohen’s lawyer, Lanny Davis, started a crowdfunding campaign titled “Michael Cohen Truth Fund.” Within almost 24 hours, Cohen raised over $130,000 from over 2,000 donations, according to USA Today.
Prisoners across America protest “modern day slavery”
Prisoners are holding weeks-long strikes in United States Prisons throughout the country, according to NPR. The inmates demands include better living conditions, prison reform, and better wages in the jobs offered. Demonstrations by the prisoners include hunger strikes and refusal of work. Protests have been taking place since Aug. 21 and plan to continue until Sept. 9.
Kroger supermarkets to stop using plastic bags by 2025
Kroger plans to eliminate the use of plastic bags at all of their stores by 2025, according to CNN. Stores owned by the company, including Ralphs, Harris Teeter and Fred Meyer, will be transitioning to the use of reusable bags. QFC, a Seattle grocery chain owned by Kroger, will be eliminating the use of plastic bags by 2019. CEO Rodney McMullen said in a press release that the business was taking “a bold move that will better protect our planet.”
Monsoon season leaves Kerala, India severely flooded
The Indian State of Kerala has been destroyed by flash floods caused by monsoons. CNN stated that over 400 people have died since the season began in May. Many streets in the state are flooded with up to six feet of water. The Indian government’s National Disaster Response Force has been diligently working to get to the more isolated parts of the state.
