EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.
1. #INQUIRY SNUB: The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has refused to place an independent member on an inquiry panel investigating the Rio ticket touting scandal that has dogged Team Ireland’s efforts at the Olympics.
2. #TRUMP: The Republican nominee for US president has lashed out at the “crooked media” in a lengthy Twitter rant over the perceived unfairness of its coverage.
3. #JFK: There were chaotic scenes at the New York airport overnight after the complex was evacuated following unfounded reports of a shooting.
4. #DRUGS UNITS: Concern has been expressed at the drop in Garda drug unit officers.
5. #USAIN IN THE MEMBRANE: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has won his third 100m Olympic gold after defeating Justin Gatlin in last night’s final in Rio.
6. #CRIME: Irish courts should hand down tougher sentences for crimes against businesses, say business owners.
7. #IRISH NEUTRALITY: Security expert Tom Clonan says that in light of the news that the Royal Air Force (RAF) will patrol Irish airspace in the event of a terrorist attack, it’s time to have a debate on our country’s neutrality.
8. #EXPENSIVE: The Daily Mail reports that staff hired by Irish politicians have been paid almost €400,000 since February’s general election.
9. #USA: More than 10,000 people are in shelters and more than 20,000 people have been rescued across south Louisiana because of widespread flooding.
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