Dozens dead and millions without power after Helene’s deadly march across southeastern US

Alina Habba, appointed as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey by President Trump, faces a critical decision from state judges regarding her interim role, which expires soon without Senate confirmation. Despite her controversial tenure and clashes with Democratic leaders, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche advocates for her continuation, citing her leadership and recent achievements in hiring prosecutors. Want More Context? 🔎

Microsoft has released an emergency fix for a critical vulnerability in its SharePoint software that hackers exploited to launch attacks on businesses and federal agencies, including universities and energy companies. This "zero-day" exploit allows unauthorized access to sensitive data and connected services like OneDrive and Teams, prompting the U.S. CISA to recommend disconnecting affected servers from the internet until patched. Want More Context? 🔎

Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer, Alan Dershowitz, has proposed that Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's only convicted accomplice, should receive immunity to testify before Congress about her knowledge of Epstein's sex trafficking operations. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, is seen as a crucial source of information, especially following the recent death of key accuser Virginia Giuffre. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Former lawyer Alan Dershowitz believes Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for helping Jeffrey Epstein,...

A Tennessee judge ordered the state to deactivate death-row inmate Byron Black's implanted heart-regulating device before his scheduled execution on August 5, 2023, to prevent potential shocks during the lethal injection. Black's attorneys argue he is intellectually disabled and suffers from multiple health issues, seeking clemency for his 1988 conviction of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Tennessee officials have been ordered by a judge to turn...

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the Washington Commanders' new stadium deal unless the team reverts to its original name, the Redskins, claiming it would increase the team's value. This comes after the name was changed in 2020 due to its racist connotations, with Trump also urging the Cleveland Guardians to return to their former name, the Indians. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump says he won't let a football team...

Stellantis, the parent company of brands like Vauxhall and Jeep, reported a €300m loss due to U.S. President Trump's 25% car import tariffs, which have disrupted trade and led to a 10% decline in sales. The tariffs have prompted other manufacturers like Jaguar Land Rover to pause exports and adjust operations, as negotiations continue over tariff adjustments with several countries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Stellantis, the car company that makes brands like...