Judge jails recycling plant owners in Watts toxic waste case

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has quickly distributed $25,000 relief checks to over 60 families affected by recent catastrophic floods, aided by country music star George Strait, contrasting with the slower response to California's wildfire relief efforts. Abbott emphasized the need for prompt assistance to ensure funds reach those most impacted, highlighting Texas's effective relief operation just weeks after the disaster. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate E.J. Antoni as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing his commitment to ensuring that economic figures are "HONEST and ACCURATE." This nomination follows the firing of former commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing jobs report, and Antoni, a chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, has been a vocal skeptic of BLS data. Want More Context? 🔎

Sudan Conflict UpdateOn Monday, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk displacement camp near el-Fasher, killing 40 people and injuring at least 19, amidst ongoing civil war since April 2023. The Sudanese military claimed to have repelled the RSF's assault, while humanitarian groups report severe famine conditions affecting the camp's 450,000 residents. Want More Context? 🔎

The suspect, Patrick White, opened fire at the CDC, blaming the COVID-19 vaccine for his health issues, including mental health struggles. The shooting resulted in the death of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, with investigators deeming it a targeted attack related to COVID, as four others were hospitalized for stress-related reasons. Want More Context? 🔎

5 Things PMAOL has announced it will cease dial-up service, marking the end of an era for the company. In other news, President Trump put DC police under federal control, a storm displaced prisoners in Nebraska, and Ford plans a $5 billion investment in electric vehicles, dubbed their "next Model T moment." Want More Context? 🔎

Two people have died and a suspect has been detained following a shooting at a Target store in Austin, Texas, with the police confirming that the investigation is ongoing. Officers responded to the incident around 3 p.m. local time, and the scene remains active as authorities gather preliminary information. Want More Context? 🔎