Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in western Cuba before weakening to a Category 2 as it moved away towards the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. The storm caused the collapse of Cuba’s national electric grid, leaving residents without power. Rafael is expected to approach the U.S. later in the week, with heavy rain and tropical storm conditions predicted for the Florida Keys.
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President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate E.J. Antoni as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing his commitment to ensuring that economic figures are "HONEST and ACCURATE." This nomination follows the firing of former commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing jobs report, and Antoni, a chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, has been a vocal skeptic of BLS data. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSudan Conflict UpdateOn Monday, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk displacement camp near el-Fasher, killing 40 people and injuring at least 19, amidst ongoing civil war since April 2023. The Sudanese military claimed to have repelled the RSF's assault, while humanitarian groups report severe famine conditions affecting the camp's 450,000 residents. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe suspect, Patrick White, opened fire at the CDC, blaming the COVID-19 vaccine for his health issues, including mental health struggles. The shooting resulted in the death of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, with investigators deeming it a targeted attack related to COVID, as four others were hospitalized for stress-related reasons. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more5 Things PMAOL has announced it will cease dial-up service, marking the end of an era for the company. In other news, President Trump put DC police under federal control, a storm displaced prisoners in Nebraska, and Ford plans a $5 billion investment in electric vehicles, dubbed their "next Model T moment." Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreTwo people have died and a suspect has been detained following a shooting at a Target store in Austin, Texas, with the police confirming that the investigation is ongoing. Officers responded to the incident around 3 p.m. local time, and the scene remains active as authorities gather preliminary information. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAt least four individuals were injured in a shooting near a Target in Austin, Texas, with the status of the injured currently unclear. The suspect, a white male wearing khaki shorts and a floral shirt, remains at large, according to the Austin Police. This is a developing story and will be updated. Want More Context? 🔎
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