Tropical Storm Debby is heading towards Florida with the potential for record-setting rains in other areas as well.
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say the storm is rapidly gaining strength as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida. It currently has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall. Debby is likely to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida’s Gulf Coast by Sunday night. Forecasters also warn of possible heavy rains over north 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.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has stated that the country is already engaged in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its allies. The United States and its allies are preparing to defend Israel from expected retaliation and prevent a wider regional conflict. Tensions have escalated following 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 threatened revenge. The White House is working to prevent the situation from escalating further.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris recently held competing rallies in the same Atlanta location, three months before Election Day. The events highlighted differences in policy, tone, and the demographics of attendees. The rallies provide a glimpse into the divided nature of the country as voters prepare to make their decisions in the upcoming election.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is calling for an end to bullying in sports after facing backlash over misconceptions about her gender. She expressed how hurtful the scrutiny has been and emphasized the importance of respecting athletes. Khelif also thanked the International Olympic Committee for their support amid the controversy surrounding her participation in the Olympics.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has released a new book in which he criticizes the abundance of laws and regulations that impact ordinary Americans. He argues that these laws threaten Americans’ rights and freedoms. Gorsuch’s book, titled “Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law,” is set to be published soon. He also defended a recent ruling in a case involving former President Donald Trump’s election interference.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in northern England as an act of “far-right thuggery.” The prime minister vowed to bring those responsible to justice as he addressed the nation following ongoing unrest in the country. Police in Rotherham faced rioters attempting to break into the hotel, leading to clashes and the imposition of a curfew.
Residents on Maui continue to face challenges in recovering from a devastating wildfire that struck Lahaina a year ago. A chronic housing shortage compounded by expensive vacation rentals has made it difficult for displaced residents to find long-term shelter. Many have left the island in search of stable and affordable housing options.
Renewed anti-government protests in Bangladesh have resulted in nearly 100 deaths and hundreds of injuries as demonstrators call for the prime minister’s resignation. The prime minister has accused the protesters of sabotage and imposed a curfew in response to the unrest. The protests come after deadly demonstrations last month triggered by demands to end a government job quota system.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has launched a program called “Republicans for Harris” in an effort to win over Republican voters who may have been put off by Donald Trump. The campaign aims to use well-known Republicans to engage their networks, with a focus on primary voters who supported Nikki Haley. The program will kick off with events in Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, featuring Republicans endorsing Harris.
Global voices are expressing concern over the increasing arrests in Venezuela following disputed elections. Pope Francis has called Venezuela’s situation critical, and the Biden administration is concerned about potential political instability due to the arrests. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has vowed to detain more opponents, raising alarms about the country’s human rights situation.
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