Severe weather has caused devastation across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, resulting in at least 11 deaths. Tornadoes and storms destroyed homes and a truck stop in the affected areas, leaving many without power. In other news, Hamas launched a rocket attack from Gaza, triggering air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months. Donald Trump faced boos and insults during a speech at the Libertarian Party National Convention.
Renowned composer Richard M. Sherman, known for his work on classic Disney films, passed away at the age of 95. An investigation has been launched into a 19th-century flag purchase at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. In Papua New Guinea, over 670 people have died in a massive landslide, as survivors seek safety. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if his party wins the upcoming election.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has highlighted the success and cultural impact of Indian American immigrants, with many recent champions coming from this community. The PGA Tour confirmed the death of golfer Grayson Murray at the age of 30. Lastly, a rare blue-eyed cicada was spotted during the 2024 emergence at a suburban Chicago arboretum.
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