A cloud of Sahara dust is smothering the Caribbean en route to the U.S.

Charges Filed in Boating Hit-and-Run Death of Florida TeenAuthorities have charged two Florida men, Carlos "Bill" Alonso, 79, and Edmund Hartley, 31, with misdemeanors related to the hit-and-run death of 15-year-old Ella Adler, who was wakeboarding in May 2024 near Key Biscayne. Adler fell into the water and was struck by a second boat, which fled the scene; both men have pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of careless operation of a vessel. Adler was...

SummaryNewly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, marking their first in-person meeting since Merz's election. The conversation comes amidst Trump's decision to delay a 50% tariff on EU imports, initially set to take effect on June 1, following discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU has indicated plans for countermeasures against the tariffs, highlighting the significance of...

In Washington, days before a murder trial for Kavon Young was to commence, prosecutors deemed the DNA evidence implicating him unreliable, despite it initially matching the victim John Pernell's fingernails with a probability of 1 in 3.4 billion. The private lab responsible for the analysis lost the evidence, preventing retesting, which led to outrage from Pernell's family, who seek clarity on the situation. Young was released after over five years in custody, and the city’s...

Procter & Gamble Job CutsProcter & Gamble announced plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs, constituting about 15% of its non-manufacturing staff, over the next two years to enhance productivity and reduce costs amid a challenging market. The company, which employs 108,000 globally, also hinted at potential brand divestitures as part of portfolio changes, although specific brands affected were not disclosed. This decision comes as U.S. job cuts rise across various industries, with a...

A significant oil spill of at least 2,000 gallons has occurred in Baltimore Harbor, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts. Maryland officials are set to provide an update on the situation, which is attributed to a leak from a pipeline at Johns Hopkins Hospital, though investigations are still underway. Responders are using containment equipment and Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the cleanup to ensure environmental standards are met, with the spill currently contained in a defined area...

On June 4, 2025, a loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally was released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from a front flipper amputation due to predator wounds. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida, facilitated her rehabilitation, and a satellite tracking device was attached to monitor her journey. The release, attended by beachgoers who cheered as she entered the water, highlighted the ongoing efforts to conserve endangered sea turtles, with each successful release...