GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary

Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday morning, with the incident occurring around 7:25 a.m. The unidentified suspect engaged in gunfire after a weapon malfunction, targeting victims at random; he was apprehended shortly after and is recovering in a hospital. Want More Context? 🔎

The "missing minute" from the surveillance video of Jeffrey Epstein's death at the Manhattan Metropolitan Correctional Center may actually exist, as government sources report that a complete version is held by the FBI and other agencies, contradicting the released footage. Attorney General Pam Bondi attributed the gap to a nightly reset of the video system, though experts have questioned this explanation and noted that the released footage appears edited, not raw. Want More Context? 🔎

In the first half of 2025, global losses from natural disasters, including the Los Angeles wildfires and severe thunderstorms, reached over $131 billion, slightly lower than the previous year but above long-term averages. The wildfires alone accounted for $53 billion in losses, with experts attributing the increasing severity of such events to climate change and emphasizing the need for preventive measures in high-risk areas to mitigate future damages. Want More Context? 🔎

A gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane D. Tamura from Las Vegas, opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan office tower, killing four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, and wounding another before taking his own life. The incident caused widespread panic, with nearby buildings on lockdown as authorities responded to the active shooter situation. Want More Context? 🔎

The trial of James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife Angela, is concluding with closing arguments set before jury deliberation. Angela died from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline poisoning, with evidence suggesting James administered these substances, despite his defense arguing her struggles may indicate potential suicide. Want More Context? 🔎

Two children died after a barge collided with their sailboat in Miami Beach, causing it to capsize in Biscayne Bay. Of the six individuals onboard, two were pronounced dead at the hospital, two are in critical condition, and the incident is under investigation by the Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Want More Context? 🔎