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Younger Australians face an increased risk of larger and more frequent hailstorms due to climate change, with a study predicting a 29% rise in seasonal hail days around Sydney/Canberra and a 15% increase near Brisbane by 2100. The study highlights the need for improved building regulations to mitigate damage from hail, which already causes significant insurance losses in Australia. Want More Context? 🔎

A gunman named Shane Tamura opened fire inside a corporate building in Midtown Manhattan, killing four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, before taking his own life. Tamura, who had a history of mental illness and grievances related to CTE, left a note expressing a desire for his brain to be studied after death. Want More Context? 🔎

Renita Francois has filed a lawsuit against Bath & Body Works and Premier Candle Corporation, alleging she suffered severe burns from an exploding candle shortly after lighting it at her Long Island home in January 2023. The suit claims negligence and product defects, while both companies deny wrongdoing, asserting the explosion resulted from improper use. Want More Context? 🔎

Four people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, when a lone gunman entered a high-rise building around 6:30 PM ET on Monday. Among the deceased is NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was on security duty at the time; the identities of the other three victims have not yet been released. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump has spotlighted stablecoins, which facilitate retail payments while central banks explore improving cross-border wholesale payments, currently hindered by slow correspondent banking systems. Projects like mBridge and Project Agorá aim to leverage new technologies to enhance payment efficiency and reduce reliance on Western systems, impacting geopolitical dynamics. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli army detained at least 30 Palestinians during military raids across the occupied West Bank, part of a broader pattern of systematic collective punishment, according to prisoners' affairs groups. Since the onset of Israel’s conflict on October 7, 2023, over 18,000 Palestinians have been detained, while more than 1,009 have been killed and 7,000 injured in the West Bank amid ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎