Here are some of the latest news highlights based on recent reports
- U.S. News: A tragic explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility in East L.A. killed at least three deputies. The incident, possibly triggered by materials recovered the previous day, is under investigation, with federal agents involved.
- Politics: The U.S. House passed the DOGE spending cuts package, which includes reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting President Trump’s approval. Trump also ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, amid controversy over a reported letter he allegedly wrote to Epstein.
- International News: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska’s southern coast prompted a tsunami warning for lightly populated areas. In Gaza, dozens of Palestinians were reportedly killed in a stampede at an aid site, allegedly triggered by teargas from American contractors.
- Entertainment: The film Nikita Roy, a Bollywood thriller, is generating buzz for its suspense and social commentary, though reviews are mixed. The video game Donkey Kong Bananza has been celebrated as a masterpiece for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Sports: MLB is testing a new sensor-based system for calling balls and strikes, sparking debate among fans and analysts.
