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NOAA will continue to receive critical satellite data from the U.S. military for hurricane forecasting, reversing a previous announcement about a cutoff due to cybersecurity concerns. The Navy's Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center confirmed that data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program will remain available, alleviating fears ahead of an expected active hurricane season. Want More Context? 🔎

The FBI is investigating sexual assault allegations aboard the Carnival Breeze cruise ship, which returned to Galveston, Texas, on July 28, 2025. Additionally, the FBI is looking into a death on another Galveston-based ship, the Carnival Dream, where 48-year-old Euvelester Villarreal Jr. was determined to have died of natural causes. Want More Context? 🔎

Esme Stallard and Mark PoyntingBBC News Climate and ScienceS. Lakamov/Anadolu/Getty ImagesDebris in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after a 8.8 magnitude earthquakeAn 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting mass evacuations due to tsunami fears, reminiscent of past disasters in 2004 and 2011; however, the resulting tsunami was less severe, with waves reaching 4 meters, attributed to various geological factors and improved early warning systems. Want More Context? 🔎

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has filed a lawsuit against the Maine Lobster Festival and the City of Rockland, claiming the practice of steaming lobsters alive is "egregiously cruel" and a violation of animal protection laws. PETA is seeking a court injunction to stop the event, arguing that it causes significant public distress and suffering to approximately 16,000 lobsters each year. Want More Context? 🔎

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are invoking a nearly century-old law to compel the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing the need for transparency after a controversial internal review found no evidence of a "client list." Schumer criticized Republicans for their evasiveness regarding the files and expects the DOJ to respond by August 15, while ensuring victim privacy is protected. Want More Context? 🔎

Investigative hearings into the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington on January 29, which killed all 67 aboard, began Wednesday. The NTSB is examining FAA and Army actions leading to the crash and exploring broader safety concerns in Washington airspace, as new evidence reveals prior warnings about near misses and equipment failures. Want More Context? 🔎