Tropical Storm Debby is heading towards Florida with potential record-breaking rains further north
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby is rapidly gaining strength as it tracks through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida. The National Hurricane Center forecasters reported on Sunday that the storm has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. They predict that it will become a hurricane before making landfall. Debby is expected to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida’s Gulf Coast by Sunday night. Forecasters also warn of heavy rains impacting northern Florida and the Atlantic coasts of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina later in the week. Debby is the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
US and its allies are preparing to defend Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of a ‘multi-front war’ with Iran
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is already engaged in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies. Meanwhile, the United States and its allies are gearing up to protect Israel from an expected counterstrike and to prevent a larger regional conflict. Tensions have escalated following almost 10 months of conflict in Gaza and the recent killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran. Iran and its allies have blamed Israel and have threatened retaliation. A White House adviser stated, “we are taking all necessary measures to prevent this situation from escalating.”
Competing rallies featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the same Atlanta arena highlight America’s deep divisions
ATLANTA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump recently held rival rallies just four days apart in the same location in Georgia. The events took place in an Atlanta basketball arena three months before Election Day in a state that saw the closest margin in the 2020 presidential race. The rallies showcased differences in policies, tone, the demographic of attendees, and even their music playlists. It provides a glimpse into how a divided nation may respond to a potential Trump comeback or a Harris presidency. Voters will have the chance to decide in November.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif speaks out against bullying after facing criticism over misconceptions about her gender
PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has spoken out against the hateful scrutiny she faced due to misconceptions about her gender. She called for an end to bullying of athletes after experiencing a wave of international backlash. In an interview with SNTV, a sports video partner of The Associated Press, the Algerian athlete expressed how the backlash has affected her. Khelif also thanked the International Olympic Committee and its president, Thomas Bach, for standing by her during the controversy stirred up by the banned former governing body of Olympic boxing surrounding her participation in Paris.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch releases a new book criticizing the impact of excessive laws and regulations on ordinary Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a new book titled “Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law,” Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch raises concerns about how everyday Americans are being overwhelmed by an abundance of laws and regulations. Gorsuch expressed in an interview with The Associated Press that Americans’ rights are under threat due to the surge in laws and regulations in recent decades. He declined to comment on President Joe Biden’s proposal to limit justices’ terms and impose an enforceable ethics code on the court. Gorsuch defended a recent ruling that indefinitely delayed the election interference case against Donald Trump. Gorsuch, aged 56, is one of three justices nominated by Trump.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads
LONDON (AP) — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly denounced an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in northern England as “far-right thuggery.” In a statement on Sunday, the prime minister pledged to bring those responsible to justice amidst continued unrest across parts of the country. Police in Rotherham, a town in northern England, faced a mob of far-right rioters attempting to break into a hotel housing asylum-seekers. Clad in masks, the rioters pelted police with projectiles in their bid to enter the Holiday Inn Express. There was also a small fire visible in a wheelie bin.
A year after a devastating Maui wildfire, residents grapple with housing shortage and expensive vacation rentals hindering recovery
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Displaced residents in Maui have faced a year of uncertainty since a wildfire, the deadliest in a century, ravaged Lahaina. Temporary solutions such as hotel accommodations, leased apartments, prefabricated homes, and aid to host families have been provided by government and nonprofit organizations. However, the recovery effort is impeded by a housing market dominated by vacation rentals, making it difficult to find long-term housing solutions for survivors. Estimates suggest that members of at least 1,500 households have already relocated to other islands or states. Locals fear that more will depart if stable, affordable housing options are not found.
Renewed anti-government protests in Bangladesh result in nearly 100 deaths and hundreds more injured
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Nearly 100 people have been killed and hundreds injured as anti-government protests resurge in Bangladesh. Protesters are demanding the resignation of the prime minister. In response, the prime minister has accused the protesters of “sabotage” and imposed a mobile internet shutdown to quell the unrest. At least 95 individuals, including 14 police officers, were reported by Prothom Alo, the country’s leading Bengali-language newspaper, to have died on Sunday. The military has announced an indefinite curfew. Demonstrators are calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation following previous deadly protests sparked by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs.
VP Kamala Harris’ campaign launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ initiative to attract GOP voters disenchanted with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has introduced the “Republicans for Harris” program in an effort to court Republican voters who were put off by Donald Trump. The program aims to use well-known Republicans to engage their networks, focusing on primary voters who supported former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. Launch events are planned in Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania next week. Republicans endorsing Harris will appear at rallies with the vice president and her soon-to-be-announced running mate. The program details were shared with The Associated Press ahead of the official announcement.
Concern mounts globally over increasing arrests in Venezuela following a disputed election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — International voices have expressed concern over the rising number of arrests in Venezuela after a controversial election. Pope Francis remarked that Venezuela is facing a critical situation during his Sunday homily at the Vatican. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the arrest of 2,000 opponents following the disputed elections. Speaking in Caracas, Maduro vowed to detain more individuals and send them to prison. A U.S. official stated that the Biden administration is troubled by the potential political instability if the arrests continue. The Pope appealed for all parties to seek the truth and avoid violence.
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