President Trump has threatened to expand military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, including Baltimore, following an offer by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to discuss public safety. Trump’s consideration of troop deployments in cities like Chicago and New York mirrors the current presence of National Guard and federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C. (Story URL)
Over 30 million people are under extreme weather alerts due to a lingering heat wave in the West. Excessive heat warnings and watches are in effect in parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and the desert Southwest, with temperatures soaring well into triple digits in Phoenix and nearing record highs in Seattle. The Pacific Northwest is also experiencing unusual heat, with records being tied or broken. (Story URL)
Several European countries, including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, and Austria, have announced the suspension of package shipments to the United States due to uncertainty surrounding new import duties. India will also temporarily halt postal deliveries to the U.S., except for letters, documents, and gift items under $100. The U.S. recently imposed tariffs on international goods valued under $800. (Story URL)
The Powerball jackpot is set to soar to $750 million for Monday’s drawing, making it the 10th largest prize in Powerball history. No player matched all numbers in Saturday’s draw, leading to the jackpot increase. The estimated cash value for Monday’s drawing is $338.6 million. The last grand prize winner was in May, with no winner in the 36 consecutive draws since then. The next drawing is tonight. (Story URL)
The Trump administration has directed companies to cease construction on an almost-finished wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s acting director, Matthew Giacona, cited national security concerns as the reason. This move is part of the administration’s broader efforts to curb renewable energy development, including a moratorium on new offshore wind projects. (Story URL)
