
Fire Erupts at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery Near Los Angeles
A large fire erupted Thursday night at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles, with flames visible across the South Bay. Officials say there are no reported injuries or evacuations, and the blaze remains under investigation.

Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films, Raising Legal and Industry Doubts
President Trump unveiled a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made movies in a bid to revive the U.S. film industry, but the proposal faces legal, economic and enforcement challenges. Studios warn of backlash and unintended consequences as details remain murky.

Trump, Vought Set to Meet to Discuss ‘Deep Structural’ Cuts to Non-Defense Agencies
President Donald Trump and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought are scheduled to meet on Thursday to advance the administration’s long-term plan for substantial cuts to non-defense federal agencies.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Rate-Cut Optimism Outweighs Shutdown Fears
U.S. stock indexes surged on renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to intraday record highs despite lingering fears of a U.S. government shutdown. Investors, facing a light economic calendar, leaned on central bank signals and weaker labor cues to justify

Heat Sign Nikola Jovic to Four-Year Extension; Herro’s Future Next?
The Miami Heat signed forward Nikola Jovic to a four-year, $62.4 million extension Wednesday, locking in a young contributor as Tyler Herro recovers from foot surgery and approaches a key contract deadline. The move raises roster and financial questions for a franchise balancing development with veteran contracts.

Alabama Town’s First Black Mayor Wins Election, Ending Four-Year Legal Dispute
Patrick Braxton has been elected mayor of Newbern, four years after he was allegedly locked out of the town hall by white officials and denied the opportunity to serve following his unopposed run in 2020.

World Shares Experience Mixed Results as Legal Uncertainty Mounts Over Trump Tariffs
Global stock markets are experiencing a period of volatility as investors react to a recent federal appeals court ruling that found some of the Trump administration’s tariffs were issued illegally.

Pope Leo Denounces ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Following Minnesota School Shooting
In a somber and powerful address, Pope Leo has condemned a recent school shooting in Minnesota, calling the incident a tragic symptom of a “pandemic of arms” and a society that has become numb to violence.

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized with Multiple Injuries Following New Hampshire Car Crash
CONCORD, N.H. — Former New York City Mayor and personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, was hospitalized over the weekend after being involved in a car crash on a highway in New Hampshire. According to his spokesperson, Michael Ragusa, the 81-year-old sustained a number of injuries, including fractured

US Open Tennis Sees Top American Players Fall
American hopes for a deep run at the US Open took a major hit as two of the country’s top men’s players, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, were eliminated in the third round.

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