A wildfire in Inyo and Mono counties prompted evacuations due to rapid spread amid strong winds and low humidity, with at least 1,000 acres burned as of 7:50 p.m. More than 200 personnel were battling the fire, which was moving quickly to the east and northeast. Mandatory evacuations were in place for multiple areas, and a high-wind warning was issued for Monday with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
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A sharp decline in imports due to President Trump's tariff policy contributed to a 3% annual economic growth in the US from April to June, reversing the previous quarter's contraction. While Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates based on this rebound, analysts suggest the central bank may hold off on cuts to assess the ongoing impacts of tariffs on consumer prices. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreInvestors Await Key Economic DataThe U.S. economy experienced a significant rebound, with GDP growing at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter, surpassing forecasts of 2%. This surge follows a contraction in the first quarter, influenced by shifts in imports related to President Trump's trade policies. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrancisco Severo Torres, a 35-year-old Massachusetts man, was sentenced to time served after spending 26 months in prison for attempting to open a United Airlines emergency exit mid-flight and for stabbing a flight attendant with a broken spoon during the incident on March 5, 2023. He pleaded guilty to interference with flight crew and faces five years of supervised release, during which he cannot fly commercially. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at approximately 11:25 local time on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation orders in various regions, including Japan, Ecuador, Hawaii, and the west coast of North America. The seismic event raised global concerns about potential tsunamis and safety measures in vulnerable areas. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreUS President Donald Trump stated he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein "stole" young women from his Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, who has accused Epstein and Prince Andrew of abuse. Amid scrutiny, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice, is seeking legal protections to testify before Congress as pressure mounts for disclosures related to Epstein's activities. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 27-year-old man, Shane Devon Tamura, wearing body armor and armed with an M4 rifle, killed four people, including an off-duty police officer, in a Midtown Manhattan office building before taking his own life. The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. at 345 Park Ave., leaving a fifth person critically injured, with the motive under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
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