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Volume 1 • Issue No. 211 • Updated Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 04:20 AM UTC

Tsunami strikes Japan and Russia after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia triggered a tsunami affecting Japan's Hokkaido and Russia's Kuril Islands, with warnings extending to Alaska and Hawaii.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Shooting at NYC office tower leaves four dead

A gunman opened fire in a New York City office building, killing four people including a police officer, before taking his own life. The shooter reportedly targeted NFL offices but took the wrong elevator.

Sources: AP News


Trump's EPA moves to repeal landmark climate regulation

The Trump administration announced plans to overturn the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, a key regulation for greenhouse gases, arguing it lacks legal authority and imposes excessive costs.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Mass deportations of Afghans from Iran

Iran has ordered undocumented Afghans to leave, leading to over 1.3 million returns to Afghanistan amidst a humanitarian crisis, with returnees facing unemployment and restrictive Taliban policies.

Sources: NPR


Senate confirms new CDC director

Susan Monarez was confirmed as the new CDC director, marking the first Senate-confirmed leader under a 2023 law, amidst agency challenges including staffing cuts and disease outbreaks.

Sources: NPR


Trump's obsession with building a White House ballroom

President Trump is pushing forward with plans to build a grand ballroom at the White House, a project he has envisioned for years, aiming to replace outdoor tents used for state dinners.

Sources: NPR


Drugmaker Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy sales forecasts

Novo Nordisk reduced its sales forecast for the obesity drug Wegovy, citing competition from compounded versions, amidst legal and market challenges.

Sources: NPR


Todd Blanche's role in Epstein case raises questions

Todd Blanche, now a top DOJ official, is involved in the Epstein files' handling, sparking concerns over impartiality due to his past as Trump's personal attorney.

Sources: NPR


Afghans face uncertain future amid mass deportations

Over 1.6 million Afghans have returned from Iran, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, exacerbating Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis under Taliban rule, with women and girls facing severe restrictions.

Sources: NPR


Trump's falling out with Jeffrey Epstein over spa workers

President Trump detailed his rift with Jeffrey Epstein, alleging Epstein hired away workers from Mar-a-Lago's spa, including Virginia Giuffre, leading to Epstein's ban from the club.

Sources: NPR