A person was injured after jumping from a burning building in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood, which caught fire in a “mixed garden-style” apartment building on South Reno Street. The fire, starting in a second-floor hallway, was extinguished by firefighters, with one patient assessed after jumping from the second floor. Arson investigators are currently determining the cause of the blaze.
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Tropical Storm Henriette StrengtheningTropical Storm Henriette, located 415 miles north-northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, is strengthening and could become a hurricane soon, though it poses no threat to land as it moves northwest at 16 mph. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Ivo, 400 miles west of Baja California, is expected to weaken to a remnant low by Monday. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA North Carolina teenager, 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, has been missing for nearly a week after disappearing under suspicious circumstances while vacationing in Florida. He sent distress texts to his family shortly after being picked up by cousins, and his belongings were later found abandoned; the family is offering a $10,000 reward for information. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreHundreds gathered in Brooklyn to honor Aland Etienne, a security guard killed in a shooting at an NFL headquarters in Manhattan. Remembered as a hero and a dedicated immigrant father, Etienne's sacrifice highlights the contributions of essential workers and immigrants in New York City, alongside three other victims, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that President Trump will assess Russian President Putin's seriousness in their upcoming meeting on Friday, aimed at negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine. Rutte emphasized Ukraine's essential involvement in future discussions and lauded Trump's prior engagement with Putin as a pivotal step, despite concerns about the meeting's format excluding Ukrainian leadership. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 25-year-old tourist from New York, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot in La Perla, Puerto Rico, while attending a Bad Bunny concert. The incident occurred at a nightspot during an argument that escalated into gunfire, injuring two others; police are investigating the motive, noting that Mares was an innocent bystander visiting with friends. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure over his controversial plan to seize Gaza City amidst rising malnutrition deaths in Gaza, with critics arguing it could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and endanger hostages. Protests have erupted in Israel, and foreign condemnation of the plan has emerged, while Netanyahu maintains that the situation is exaggerated and insists on a military offensive to defeat Hamas. Want More Context? 🔎
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