NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over ‘courtesy cards’ that help drivers get out of traffic stops

The Chincoteague wild ponies have completed their 100th annual swim across the Assateague Channel, a tradition started in 1925, where "Saltwater Cowboys" round up the ponies for the swim to Chincoteague Island. Hosted by the Chincoteague Fire Department, the event includes a foal auction to help manage the pony population on Assateague. Want More Context? 🔎

The arrest of Old Orchard Beach police officer Jon-Luke Evans by ICE has ignited a dispute between the local police and DHS over his immigration status, with ICE asserting he overstayed his visa after entering the U.S. legally. Police Chief Elise Chard contends that DHS had cleared Evans for employment, raising concerns about the reliability of federal verification systems amidst accusations of unlawful hiring. Want More Context? 🔎

Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant profit decline in Q2, earning $12.37 billion due to a $3.76 billion writedown on its Kraft Heinz stake, as the food company considers reversing its merger. Despite this, Berkshire's operating earnings slightly decreased to $11.16 billion, surpassing analyst expectations, while CEO Warren Buffett prepares to transition leadership to Vice Chairman Greg Abel later this year. Want More Context? 🔎

A federal appeals panel has limited President Trump's efforts to close the U.S. asylum system, ruling that his administration cannot unilaterally suspend laws protecting migrants from deportation to places where they face persecution. While allowing some aspects of Trump's proclamation to remain, the judges emphasized that migrants must still have access to mandatory humanitarian protections under U.S. law. Want More Context? 🔎

Austin Drummond, a 28-year-old suspect in a quadruple murder case in Tiptonville, Tennessee, is currently being hunted by police after his abandoned vehicle was discovered. The victims, related to Drummond's girlfriend, were found earlier this week, and he is considered armed and dangerous, with a $15,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. Want More Context? 🔎

Heavy storms in the Carolinas caused flash flood warnings and significant rainfall, leading to rescues and evacuations, while strong winds damaged structures. Additionally, wildfire smoke from over 700 Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in the Midwest, particularly in Minnesota and Chicago, with ongoing fire concerns in the West and Hawaii due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Want More Context? 🔎