Trump deploys National Guard in L.A. amid protests over immigration raids

US President Donald Trump stated he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein "stole" young women from his Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, who has accused Epstein and Prince Andrew of abuse. Amid scrutiny, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice, is seeking legal protections to testify before Congress as pressure mounts for disclosures related to Epstein's activities. Want More Context? 🔎

A 27-year-old man, Shane Devon Tamura, wearing body armor and armed with an M4 rifle, killed four people, including an off-duty police officer, in a Midtown Manhattan office building before taking his own life. The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. at 345 Park Ave., leaving a fifth person critically injured, with the motive under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

More high-income Americans are struggling with credit card and auto loan delinquencies, which have more than doubled since 2023, indicating broader financial challenges despite previously weathering economic shifts better than lower-income households. This trend, driven by a weaker job market for white-collar workers and rising housing costs, raises concerns about potential impacts on consumer spending and the overall economy. Want More Context? 🔎

Hours after a gunman opened fire in a Manhattan office building, NYPD officer Didarul Islam, a father of two and an immigrant from Bangladesh, was killed while providing security. Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised Islam's sacrifice, emphasizing the emotional toll on law enforcement families facing such tragedies and the department's swift response to support his loved ones. Want More Context? 🔎

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East, which has generated tsunami waves affecting Japan, Alaska, and parts of North and Central America. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported waves reaching nearly 5 feet in Hawaii, prompting evacuations and warnings as authorities prepare for prolonged impacts from multiple waves. Want More Context? 🔎

A former Marine, Derrick Perry, intervened during a stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, where nearly a dozen people were injured, leading to the suspect's arrest. Bradford James Gille, 42, faces charges of terrorism and assault with intent to murder, with a bail set at $100,000 and potential life sentences for each charge if convicted. Want More Context? 🔎