Heat wave poses extreme risk across the West

A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls crashed on the New York State Thruway, resulting in five fatalities and injuries to at least 47 passengers. The driver lost control after becoming distracted, leading to a rollover; many passengers were trapped or ejected, prompting a significant emergency response, including translators for non-English speakers. Want More Context? 🔎

Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about the U.S. brokering peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, citing recent concessions from both sides. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cast doubt on this possibility, alleging Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is obstructing negotiations and questioning his legitimacy for peace talks. Want More Context? 🔎

Wildfires in California and Central Oregon intensified, leading to hundreds of evacuations as firefighters battled the blazes amid extreme heat. The Pickett Fire in Napa County grew to over 10 square miles and was 11% contained, while Oregon's Flat Fire expanded to nearly 34 square miles, with thousands of homes under evacuation orders, complicating firefighting efforts due to challenging terrain and dry conditions. Want More Context? 🔎

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On "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan discusses President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington to combat crime, with Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressing opposition due to sustainability, constitutional concerns, and the impact on local policing. The episode also features insights from Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Congressman Mike Lawler, economist Mohamed El-Erian, and UNICEF's Catherine Russell on various pressing issues. Want More Context? 🔎

A posthumous memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, titled "Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice," is set for release on October 21. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, aimed to shed light on systemic failures in trafficking and share intimate details about her experiences with Epstein and influential figures like Prince Andrew. Want More Context? 🔎