Firefighter Is Killed After Roof Partly Collapses in Honolulu Blaze

A massive dust cloud, or haboob, struck Arizona on Monday, disrupting air travel and leaving over 15,000 customers without power, primarily in Maricopa County. Videos on social media showcased neighborhoods shrouded in darkness, with one aerial clip capturing the extensive reach of the dust storm. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that efforts to broker peace are stalling despite previous optimism. Trump highlighted the urgency for both leaders to meet soon to avoid severe consequences, while reaffirming U.S. support for European security commitments to Ukraine. Want More Context? 🔎

A powerful haboob struck metro Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, causing severe dust storms that disrupted visibility, grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and left over 15,000 residents without power. While the storm caused significant disruptions, it also followed with heavy rain, with a forecast of continued rain chances in the area. Want More Context? 🔎

Federal authorities arrested a man across from the White House for burning an American flag in protest of President Trump's executive order aimed at cracking down on flag desecration. The Secret Service detained him for igniting an object, and the arrest highlighted tensions surrounding Trump's order, which asserts that flag burning can be prosecuted under certain circumstances despite Supreme Court protections. Want More Context? 🔎

A US Coast Guard cutter, the Hamilton, unloaded a historic 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades, valued at $473 million, enough for 23 million overdose doses. The drugs were seized in 19 operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, involving multiple vessels and leading to 34 arrests, highlighting the ongoing threat of transnational drug trafficking. Want More Context? 🔎

Thousands of emails related to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting will be released after a lawyer admitted to an error in withholding them, prompting emotional outcry from school board members and the public during a meeting. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District plans to publish approximately 26,000 pages, including crucial communications about classroom security and responses to the tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎