The Sandy Fire in Southern California's Simi Valley has spread to over 836 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations and threatening hillside homes. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was evacuated as the fast-moving brush fire advanced.
Three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with police identifying two teenage gunmen, Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, who later died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.
The Trump administration has intensified pressure on Cuba's communist government by imposing new sanctions on top Cuban officials and three government agencies, including the police. This comes as Cuba faces a fuel crisis and warns of a 'bloodbath' if the US attacks.
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective infamous for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial and subsequent perjury conviction for lying on the witness stand, has died at the age of 74.
President Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, leading to the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion Justice Department-controlled fund to compensate alleged victims of political 'weaponization.' Democrats criticized the deal as a 'slush fund' for Trump's allies.'
President Trump is actively campaigning against Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District primary, backing retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also stumped for Gallrein, making an unusual move for a cabinet member.
Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended proposed tax changes on capital gains and housing, arguing they will increase fairness for investors while still taxing capital gains at a lower rate than income. This comes as billionaires express concern over a $250 tax offset.
Violent clashes have erupted in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, as protesters, including miners, demand President Paz's resignation. Road blockades have exacerbated shortages of fuel, food, and medical supplies, fueling widespread unrest.
President Trump announced he paused a planned military strike on Iran following requests from leaders in the Persian Gulf, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, who sought more time for diplomatic negotiations to resolve the conflict.
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike concluded after three days of commuter chaos, with the MTA and five LIRR unions reaching a tentative agreement. New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated the deal was fair for workers, riders, and taxpayers.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 131 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization to declare it an international emergency. The US is implementing travel restrictions and screening for travelers from affected areas after an American medical worker tested positive.