Hurricane Debby is expected to bring heavy rains and catastrophic flooding to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
The center of the storm is located about 100 miles west of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The storm is moving north at 12 mph and is predicted to make landfall around midday Monday. A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Florida and Georgia until 6 a.m. Monday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has stated that the country is already engaged in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies. The United States and allies are preparing to defend Israel from anticipated retaliation by Iran and to prevent further escalation of conflict in the region.
Anti-government protesters in Bangladesh are planning to march to the capital, Dhaka, following a weekend of deadly clashes. The military has imposed a curfew indefinitely, and mobile internet has been cut off to address the unrest.
The Nikkei 225 index in Japan has plummeted by 8% as global markets react to risks facing the US economy. Concerns about high interest rates and slower-than-expected job growth in the US have contributed to the market turmoil.
Republican strategists suggest that Donald Trump should focus on the economy and immigration in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ message of “Freedom.” They believe Trump needs to refine his approach to effectively counter Harris in the upcoming campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who once advocated for banning fracking, has reversed her position to appeal to voters in Pennsylvania. However, Donald Trump is using her past stance on fracking to sway working-class voters in the battleground state.
Imane Khelif, an Olympic boxer, has called for an end to bullying athletes after facing backlash over gender misconceptions. She expressed gratitude to the International Olympic Committee for supporting her amidst the controversy.
Voices around the world are expressing concerns about the increasing number of arrests in Venezuela following disputed elections. Pope Francis has called attention to the critical situation in Venezuela and urged all parties to seek the truth and avoid violence.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers, describing it as “far-right thuggery.” He vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice as the country grapples with ongoing unrest.
Water quality in the Seine River is a major concern for the Paris Olympics, particularly for swimming events. Daily testing of water samples is conducted to assess the risk to athletes and determine whether events can proceed as planned.
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