Eighty-one of 129 councils have no safeguarding policies for gender-questioning children. Seventeen councils have joined Stonewall schemes. Voices from across parties demand statutory guidance and reform. Safeguarding must be evidence-based and child-centered, not activist-led.

Zach Adams seeks a new trial in Holly Bobo's murder after Jason Autry says he fabricated his testimony. Autry's recantation came in a coram nobis petition; a judge had denied it, and hearings resume in November.

A federal judge blocked Alligator Alcatraz expansion, barring new detainees amid suits by environmentalists and the Miccosukee Tribe. DeSantis vows to appeal; DHS calls the ruling activist as Florida plans a stay.

Notting Hill Carnival brought about 140 arrests on its first full day, up from last year. There were 105 arrests at Carnival, 35 at approaches, 13 via facial recognition. Offences included 15 assaults on police and 21 weapons offences; one officer hospitalised.

Aurora watchers may see the northern lights Sunday night across the northern United States and Alaska, with a Kp of 3/9 and a 20% chance of minor geomagnetic activity.

The Digest, 8/24/2025 @430PM, CDT

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