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Sunday 08.04.24

The lazy days of summer are winding down for kids across the US as a new school year is right around the corner. Back to school, however, also means back to viruses, with children often bringing home germs along with their homework. Here's what families can do to prepare. And here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
 

By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine

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TUESDAY

Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate will kick off a series of battleground state events with a rally in Philadelphia, according to a campaign official. The launch location of the swing state blitz is sure to pique curiosity as Shapiro, the Pennsylvania governor, is among the top contenders to be Harris’ No. 2 on the Democratic presidential ticket. After Pennsylvania, the pair will campaign in Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada.

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington hold nonpresidential primaries. on Tuesday as well. 

Officials from Boeing could be subpoenaed to testify at a public hearing on the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout involving a Boeing 737-9 Max. The hearing will be held by the National Transportation Safety Board.

THURSDAY

August 8 marks one year since the start of the the catastrophic Maui wildfires that killed more than 100 people, destroyed the historic town of Lahaina and left $6 billion in damage. A report released earlier this year from Hawaii's attorney general revealed that local officials rejected additional help before the Lahaina fire obliterated hundreds of homes and became the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

FRIDAY

President Richard Nixon resigned from office in the wake of the Watergate scandal on this day 50 years ago.

SATURDAY

Hawaii will hold its nonpresidential primary election.

One Thing: 🎧 Voter roll challenges
In today’s "One Thing" podcast, CNN’s Kyung Lah tells us how a mobile app has empowered citizens to bring baseless voter challenges against their neighbors. Listen here.

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A baby sea otter named Luna chews on a teething toy while being cared for at the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Center. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/AP) Check out more images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.

TV and streaming
An assassination attempt, violent protests, racism, war overseas and a last-minute shakeup to the presidential election: the turmoil of 2024 feels unprecedented, but it has striking parallels to 1968. CNN’s four-part docuseries, "1968," delves into the tumultuous events of that year, examining the seismic shifts in American politics, social movements and global relations that changed America’s cultural and political landscape. The rebroadcast airs tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The sports mockumentary "Mr. Throwback" debuts Thursday on Peacock. The show stars Adam Pally, Ego Nwodim and Steph Curry ... yes, that Steph Curry — the NBA superstar — as a fictional version of himself.

In theaters

The latest videogame franchise to be spun into a film is "Borderlands." It features an all-star cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Gina Gershon and Jamie Lee Curtis. Like any good movie based on a videogame, explosions, gunfire and high-speed chases abound. "Borderlands" opens on Friday.

Blake Lively hits the big screen (currently being dominated by her husband in "Deadpool & Wolverine") in "It Ends With Us," the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. 

At a glance ...
The track and field events at the Paris Olympics are underway, with the men’s 100-meter race taking place today and many more running events scheduled throughout the week. The US women's soccer team advanced to the semifinals with a dramatic victory over Japan in extra time. In women's swimming, Katie Ledecky keeps making history. Simone Biles competes in her two remaining events on Monday — the balance beam final and the floor exercise final. On Saturday, Biles won another gold medal in the individual vault final. Follow live updates for the latest. 

For more of your favorite sports, head on over to CNN Sports as well as Bleacher Report, which — like CNN — is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.

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'We Are Family'
The first Sunday in August is National Sisters Day. Get up everybody and sing! (Click here to view)

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