Charlie Crist will face Gov. Ron Desantis in Florida; young adults are using more weed than ever

Plus, how the Girl Scouts created the new Raspberry Rally cookie [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [Charlie Crist speaks to a crowd in St. Petersburg, Fla. after winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. Crist, a member of congress, will face Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.]( Daylina Miller/WUSF Here's what we're following today: It was an eventful primary night, especially in Florida, where [Democrat Charlie Crist won his bid]( to face off against Gov. Ron Desantis in the fall. ➡️ Progressive activist Maxwell Frost, one of the [first Gen Z politicians]( to run for Congress, also won his House primary. Donald Trump's Save America PAC has raised nearly $100 million, leaving many wondering how he'll spend the money should he run for president. FEC rules say he [can't use it for his campaign if he decides to run]( but the former president has a history of not following guidelines, and the organization has a history of not enforcing them. Former Police Detective Kelly Goodlett has become the first officer convicted for their role in Breonna Taylor's killing. She pleaded guilty to a felony conspiracy, and the DOJ alleges she and her partner [knowingly provided false information]( to a judge in order to secure the search warrant for Taylor’s apartment. (via [WFPL]( Young adults are using more marijuana and hallucinogens than ever, according to a National Institutes of Health survey. Alcohol was the most popular substance in the study, though [rates of daily drinking have decreased]( in the past 10 years. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show [Army veteran and Fort Peck tribal member Jestin Dupree helps Native veterans on the reservation get the medical help they need.]( Sarah Mosquera for NPR Five-tour combat veteran Jestin Dupree works for the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes on the Fort Peck reservation in Montana. He aims to [fill gaps in VA care that often leave Native veterans behind](. The proportion of Native Americans who serve in the military is higher than any other group, but they often can't access care because facilities are far away or backlogged. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [Children draw during class at the Yes We Can school in Tijuana.]( Toya Sarno Jordan for NPR In a small shelter in Tijuana made of cinder block walls and a tin roof, lessons have begun in a makeshift classroom for migrant kids. 🎧 Listen to how this [growing landmark program is trying educate children]( who find themselves living in shelters while awaiting a better life beyond, or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [The Girl Scouts website calls Raspberry Rally a "thin, crispy cookie infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in chocolaty coating."]( Girl Scouts of the USA - A new Girl Scout cookie is about to make its debut, and my wallet is ready. Here's [how it came to be](. - Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, has been [sentenced to five days in jail]( for a misdemeanor DUI. - Some of California's biggest celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart and Sylvester Stallone, are being [called out for their excessive water usage]( even as the state is under a severe drought. - Only Murders in the Building has given rise to a new character trope: the [morally dubious podcaster](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]