During President Trump’s speech to Congress, multiple Democrats disrupted the proceedings, including Rep. Al Green who shouted at the president before being removed from the chamber by the sergeant at arms. Earlier in the day, some Democrats had cautioned against such actions, but Rep. Melanie Stansbury silently protested Trump’s address by holding up a sign that read “This is not normal,” which was later grabbed and thrown by Rep. Lance Gooden.
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Investors Await Key Economic DataThe U.S. economy experienced a significant rebound, with GDP growing at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter, surpassing forecasts of 2%. This surge follows a contraction in the first quarter, influenced by shifts in imports related to President Trump's trade policies. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrancisco Severo Torres, a 35-year-old Massachusetts man, was sentenced to time served after spending 26 months in prison for attempting to open a United Airlines emergency exit mid-flight and for stabbing a flight attendant with a broken spoon during the incident on March 5, 2023. He pleaded guilty to interference with flight crew and faces five years of supervised release, during which he cannot fly commercially. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at approximately 11:25 local time on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation orders in various regions, including Japan, Ecuador, Hawaii, and the west coast of North America. The seismic event raised global concerns about potential tsunamis and safety measures in vulnerable areas. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreUS President Donald Trump stated he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein "stole" young women from his Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, who has accused Epstein and Prince Andrew of abuse. Amid scrutiny, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice, is seeking legal protections to testify before Congress as pressure mounts for disclosures related to Epstein's activities. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 27-year-old man, Shane Devon Tamura, wearing body armor and armed with an M4 rifle, killed four people, including an off-duty police officer, in a Midtown Manhattan office building before taking his own life. The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. at 345 Park Ave., leaving a fifth person critically injured, with the motive under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreMore high-income Americans are struggling with credit card and auto loan delinquencies, which have more than doubled since 2023, indicating broader financial challenges despite previously weathering economic shifts better than lower-income households. This trend, driven by a weaker job market for white-collar workers and rising housing costs, raises concerns about potential impacts on consumer spending and the overall economy. Want More Context? 🔎
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