Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history

A skier, Nicholas Vizzini, died in an avalanche on Mount McKinley, Alaska, while descending with his snowboarding partner, who triggered the avalanche. This incident follows the recent death of another climber, Alex Chiu, who fell 3,000 feet, marking a troubling climbing season with 13 avalanche-related deaths recorded in the park's history. More Context

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged President Trump to abandon the Department of Government Efficiency's spending cuts and instead adopt her proposals, which could save over $2 trillion. This follows a public feud with Elon Musk regarding the effectiveness of DOGE's initiatives, which claimed to have saved around $170 billion amid controversy over their accuracy. More Context

Protests against federal immigration raids and President Trump's mobilization of the National Guard are escalating across the U.S., with many demonstrations turning confrontational, resulting in clashes with police and hundreds of arrests. Activists plan larger actions nationwide on Saturday, coinciding with Trump's military parade, highlighting tensions in cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, Spokane, and Las Vegas. More Context

President Trump is set to sign a measure blocking California's 2035 ban on new gas-powered cars and other state emissions regulations, escalating tensions with Governor Newsom. This action, supported by the automobile and trucking industries, has faced criticism from environmentalists and state officials who argue it undermines California's authority and public health. More Context

The U.N. refugee agency reports that over 122 million people are forcibly displaced globally due to violence and persecution, marking a rise of 2 million from last year and nearly double the figures from a decade ago. Notably, Sudan now leads as the largest displacement crisis, with over 14 million displaced, while nearly two million Syrians have returned home amid ongoing recovery efforts. More Context

Amid ongoing unrest in Los Angeles, California is tightening criminal enforcement following the reversal of Proposition 47, which previously decriminalized theft under $950. New measures allow for felony charges against looters, particularly in light of recent anti-ICE protests, as officials respond to rising retail theft and a culture of criminality fostered by lax enforcement. More Context