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Today’s Headlines: Former President Donald Trump turned himself in at Fulton County Jail, was booked, and posted $200,000 bail. His bail conditions limit communication with co-defendants and witnesses. Mark Meadows, his ex-chief of staff, surrendered on time and seeks a federal court move. Another co-defendant, Harrison William Prescott Floyd III, remains without bail due to assault charges. Trials for Trump and co-defendants are proposed for October 23rd. Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric over wildfires, causing deaths and disappearances. Hawaiian Electric faces multiple lawsuits, including from investors. A preliminary US intelligence assessment suggests an intentional explosion caused the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, linked to Wagner Group. Putin's comments on Prigozhin remain cryptic. According to Gallup, regularly greeting neighbors enhances well-being; those greeting 6 or more score 13 points higher on the Well Being Index. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Mug shot of Donald Trump shows scowling former president during speedy booking at Atlanta jail NPR: Trump ally Mark Meadows turns himself in after Georgia election indictment WA Post: Fulton defendant Floyd accused of attacking agent in Jack Smith probe MSNBC: DA Fani Willis asks for October 23 trial date for Trump and co-defendants AP News: Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina Axios: Putin breaks silence on apparent death of Wagner boss Prigozhin CBS News: Greeting your neighbors could boost your well-being, research shows Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices