Police search for arson suspect in a Chinatown construction site fire

Two blind women, Sherri Brun and Camille Tate, were the only passengers on Southwest Airlines Flight 2637 from New Orleans to Orlando after a five-hour delay, highlighting the airline's failure to effectively communicate with disabled passengers. Southwest acknowledged the incident, offered each a $100 voucher, and emphasized its commitment to improving services for passengers with disabilities. Want More Context? 🔎

A major wildfire, the Lee Fire, has prompted the evacuation of a Colorado prison and nearby mountain communities as it spreads across over 167 square miles with only 6% containment, fueled by high winds and low humidity. Meanwhile, in Southern California, the Canyon Fire is 62% contained after damaging structures and injuring firefighters, while the Gifford Fire continues to burn at 21% containment. Want More Context? 🔎

A 25-year-old tourist from New York, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot in La Perla, Puerto Rico, during an argument at a nightclub while attending a Bad Bunny concert. The incident, which left Mares as an innocent bystander, raised concerns about ongoing violence in the area, despite prior improvements in safety and a decline in overall crime rates on the island. Want More Context? 🔎

Lawyers for President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to argue in court over the legality of Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests, which Newsom claims violated the Posse Comitatus Act. The case, focusing on presidential powers over the military domestically, follows Trump's controversial actions that Newsom describes as an unprecedented power grab. Want More Context? 🔎

A meteorite that crashed in McDonough, Georgia, in June is estimated to be 4.56 billion years old, making it 20 million years older than Earth. Researchers from the University of Georgia identified it as a Low Metal ordinary Chondrite and are studying its origins, while the meteorite is the 27th found in Georgia's history. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israel Defense Forces reported the killing of journalist Anas al-Sharif in Gaza, whom they claimed was linked to Hamas; however, Al Jazeera insisted he and four other staff members were victims of a targeted airstrike, labeling the incident as murder. Al Jazeera has faced accusations of biased reporting from Israel, which has led to the deaths of ten of its journalists since the onset of the Gaza offensive in October 2023. Want More Context?...