Favre’s Charity for Needy Kids Gave $60K to Another Gym

The NFL legend is in hot water for alleged misuse of welfare funds for a volleyball facility. His nonprofit also directed $60K to daughter's high school for new volleyball digs.

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Hurricane Ian sweeps across Florida

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Hurricane Ian hits western Florida; 200,000 Russians flee Putin's military draft.   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. Our fall drive ends in two days   We're aiming to raise 5,000 contributions by September 30. Reader gifts help us keep Vox free, whether we're adding critical context to unexpected events or covering ideas that are important but not new. Will you help us hit our goal? Yes, I'll Give TOP NEWS Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images Hurricane Ian landed in western Florida Wednesday afternoon as a devastating Category 4 storm, bringing heavy rain and 150 mph winds. [Associated Press / Curt Anderson] Over 2.5 million Floridians were ordered to evacuate. Up to 18 inches of rain, and storm surges topping 18 feet, are expected along 100 miles of coastline. [CNBC / Ashley Capoot] Governor Ron DeSantis said the state would issue disaster declarations for impacted counties; 250 aircraft and 1,600 high water vehicles were mobilized for rescue efforts. [Orlando Sentinel] Ian may have been made more severe by climate change, which can worsen hurricanes, as storms generate more power from warmer oceans. Climate change also makes hurricanes slower, meaning damaging conditions last longer. [CBS News / Gina Martinez] Recent population growth in Florida's coastal cities have put more people in harm's way than during past storms. And more people means more infrastructure that's destroyed in severe storms. [Vox / Umair Irfan] 📍 If you read just one story Vox's Benji Jones and Umair Irfan explain how Hurricane Ian became so powerful in just two days. [Vox / Benji Jones and Umair Irfan] 200,000 Russians flee Putin's draft Over 194,000 Russians have fled to neighboring countries in the week since President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military call-up to bolster the war against Ukraine. [AP / Dasha Litvinova] Many ventured overland to Kazakhstan and Georgia, while some who could afford airline tickets traveled to Turkey, out of fear the Kremlin could begin drafting every man. [Washington Post / Kareem Fahim, Zeynep Karatas, and Robyn Dixon] Russian federal security forces sent armored vehicles to border crossings Tuesday to issue draft notices to departing reservists. [New York Times / Marc Santora, Andrew E. Kramer, and Eric Nagourney] Meanwhile, hundreds of Ukrainians escaped Russian-occupied parts of the country as Russia staged sham referendums to drum up support for annexation. [Reuters / Jonathan Landay] MISCELLANEOUS Cuba has begun restoring power after Hurricane Ian left 11 million people in the dark. [Reuters / Dave Sherwood and Nelson Acosta] Trump rioter Kyle Young, who assaulted Officer Mike Fanone, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Tuesday. [NBC / Ryan J. Reilly] Philadelphia police are looking for five suspects in a shooting that left one teen dead and four others injured Tuesday. [Associated Press] Tuesday, the IMF said the UK's tax cuts will fuel inflation and inequality. [BBC / Natalie Sherman and Tom Espiner] Help us reach our goal   We're aiming to add 5,000 financial gifts from readers by Sept. 30. Give today to help keep Vox free. Give VERBATIM "This is going to be a nasty nasty day, two days." [Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Hurricane Ian / AP] LISTEN TO THIS Europe's looming energy crisis Pipelines are leaking, winter is coming, and concerns over an energy crisis in Europe are growing. Vox's Jen Kirby heads to Oktoberfest to find out more.   Listen now   ▶ Read more from Vox Pop culture loves gender war stories. They leave something out. The Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, explained What it's like to work in the world's greatest office Looking for a sense of belonging? Start with being a good guest. The unlikely allies who sank Joe Manchin's energy deal This email was sent to vox@quicklydone.com. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe. If you value Vox's unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring contribution.   View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2022. All rights reserved.