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A major wildfire, the Lee Fire, has prompted the evacuation of a Colorado prison and nearby mountain communities as it spreads across over 167 square miles with only 6% containment, fueled by high winds and low humidity. Meanwhile, in Southern California, the Canyon Fire is 62% contained after damaging structures and injuring firefighters, while the Gifford Fire continues to burn at 21% containment. Want More Context? 🔎

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif was killed in a targeted Israeli attack that also claimed the lives of four colleagues in Gaza City, with seven total fatalities reported. Al Jazeera condemned the incident as a premeditated assault on press freedom, while Israel accused al-Sharif of being affiliated with Hamas, a claim that lacks substantial evidence according to analysts and the UN. Want More Context? 🔎

A 25-year-old tourist from New York, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot in La Perla, Puerto Rico, during an argument at a nightclub while attending a Bad Bunny concert. The incident, which left Mares as an innocent bystander, raised concerns about ongoing violence in the area, despite prior improvements in safety and a decline in overall crime rates on the island. Want More Context? 🔎

In southern Oman, men in traditional attire strive to preserve the endangered Jibbali language, spoken by just 120,000 people, through ancient poetry recitals led by poet Khalid Ahmed al-Kathiri. Despite its rich history and cultural significance, Jibbali faces extinction risks due to lack of documentation and education, prompting efforts to create a comprehensive dictionary and digital resources to aid its survival. Want More Context? 🔎

Lawyers for President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to argue in court over the legality of Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests, which Newsom claims violated the Posse Comitatus Act. The case, focusing on presidential powers over the military domestically, follows Trump's controversial actions that Newsom describes as an unprecedented power grab. Want More Context? 🔎

Five Al Jazeera employees, including journalist Anas al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, prompting accusations of targeted assassination from Al Jazeera and condemnation from the Hamas-run government. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed al Sharif was a terrorist responsible for attacks against Israel, while concerns about press safety continue to escalate amid ongoing conflicts. Want More Context? 🔎