Canada's Liberal Party to decide who will be the country's next prime minister on March 9

A significant rainfall of 1 to 4 inches along the I-95 corridor prompted flash flood warnings, with Burlington County, NJ, receiving nearly 6 inches. As flooding risks shift to the Carolinas and Dallas-Fort Worth, wildfire smoke from over 650 Canadian fires is impacting air quality in the Midwest, with extreme heat advisories in effect across six states from Louisiana to South Carolina. Want More Context? 🔎

Nikita Hand, who previously won a civil case against Conor McGregor for alleged rape, has filed a new lawsuit claiming he and two others manipulated the court process during his recent failed appeal. Hand accuses them of maliciously withdrawing key evidence that damaged her case, raising concerns about the integrity of the legal proceedings, as McGregor faces nearly €250,000 in damages following the appeal's rejection. Want More Context? 🔎

Chad Lionel Erueti confronted his former partner at her home despite being asked to leave, ultimately driving into her and pinning her against a wall. This incident left the woman in fear for her life and suffering from anxiety, as she constantly worried about his potential return. Want More Context? 🔎

South African scientists from the University of the Witwatersrand have initiated the Rhisotope Project, injecting rhino horns with harmless radioactive material to aid in detecting smuggled horns. This innovative approach aims to combat the poaching crisis affecting the country's rhino population, which sees over 400 animals poached annually, primarily for the illegal trade in Asia. Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Former Nee Soon Member of Parliament Louis Ng has joined the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) NUS College (NUSC) as an Associate Professor, and will be in a teaching role.In an email from NUSC seen by CNA, it was announced that Mr Ng will be...

President Trump’s administration announced new tariffs, effective August 7, impacting nearly 70 countries, with varying rates from 15% for Japan and the EU to 39% for Switzerland. Countries like China and Taiwan expressed opposition, while others like Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia welcomed reduced tariffs, highlighting the mixed global reactions to the trade measures. Want More Context? 🔎