In Other Brews…

• A small Kentucky town is reeling after a sheriff shot and killed a judge. State police say the two were arguing in the judge’s chambers when the murder occurred. Shortly after, the sheriff turned himself in and was charged with first degree murder. The sheriff was reportedly well known and liked; his motive for shooting the judge remains unclear. 

• The Secret Service released a five-page summary of security failures that allowed former President Trump to be shot in the ear on July 13th. It mentions “complacency” by some on the advance team, poor coordination with local police, and an “over reliance” on mobile devices (instead of radio) leading to critical communication being siloed. A full report is expected soon.

• DIY flu shots, anyone? On Friday, the FDA approved FluMist nasal spray as the first self-administered flu vaccine. Although it’s been around since 2003 for use by healthcare providers, FluMist—made by AstraZeneca—can now be purchased by adults for home use on themselves or their kids, provided they have a prescription from their doc. 

• North Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial candidate, Mark Robinson, is accused of calling himself a “Black Nazi” and posting a myriad of other inappropriate comments on an adult website’s message board 10+ years ago, before entering politics. Robinson denied the allegations, calling them “tabloid trash.” Some Republicans have said Robinson needs to better explain how the allegations are false or leave politics. 

• Microsoft is going nuclear to power AI. The tech giant is teaming up with Pennsylvania’s infamous Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power its data centers as the AI race heats up. Microsoft is partnering with Unit 1 of the nuclear plant; Unit 2 was shut down after a 1979 meltdown exposed two million people to minor amounts (X-ray levels) of radiation.