Law firm files wrongful death notice against Idaho city for family of Victor Perez, teen boy shot by police

At least 58 people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, linked to cooling towers in Harlem, resulting in two fatalities. In other news, the House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeks to remove Democratic Rep. Gene Wu for blocking redistricting efforts, and California's Gifford Fire has become the state's largest wildfire this year, consuming nearly 84,000 acres. Want More Context? 🔎

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow ahead of a deadline set by President Trump for a peace deal with Ukraine, threatening severe economic penalties for Russia if negotiations stall. Amid ongoing strikes in Ukraine, analysts suggest Putin is delaying serious talks while continuing military offensives, with Trump indicating tariffs may target nations buying Russian oil. Want More Context? 🔎

Under the neon lights of The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, bartender Cassandra Dutra experienced a personal tragedy when a gunman opened fire, killing her coworker Nancy Kelley and three regular patrons. The suspect, Michael Brown, a familiar face at the bar, has been on the run for six days, leaving the close-knit community in mourning for their beloved gathering place. Want More Context? 🔎

Austin Robert Drummond, 28, was arrested in Tennessee following a manhunt linked to the murders of four relatives of a baby found abandoned nearby. The victims were identified as James M. Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams, and Drummond's girlfriend, who is related to the victims, was confirmed to be Rose's sister, raising questions about the motive for the killings. Want More Context? 🔎

A team in South Florida is using robotic rabbits to detect invasive Burmese pythons, aiming to lure them with heat signatures and scents to facilitate capture. Funded by the South Florida Water Management District, this innovative approach complements other methods, including using tracking devices on prey species, as pythons have decimated local wildlife populations since establishing a breeding presence in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

A US Coast Guard report highlights significant failures in the design and operation of the Titan submersible, which imploded in 2023, killing five, including OceanGate's CEO Stockton Rush. The findings emphasize the need for stricter regulations and third-party certifications in the submersible industry, addressing both technical flaws and a toxic workplace culture at OceanGate. Want More Context? 🔎