Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the week. It is located 1,230 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving west-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph). The National Hurricane Center is urging people in the Caribbean to monitor the storm's progress and to be prepared for potential impacts. This is the twelfth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which is expected to be an active one.
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An expedition to uncover the secrets of the great white shark is underway, led by researchers from Russia and France. The mission was almost cut short when the inflatable catamaran they were travelling in was attacked by sharks in the Coral Sea, but the sailors were rescued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The mission will continue, and the researchers are determined to unlock the mystery of the great white shark.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kyiv for an unannounced visit, hours after a missile attack from Russia. He will meet with officials and announce a new package of U.S. assistance worth more than $1 billion. The visit is a sign of continued support for Kyiv in its efforts to drive out the Kremlin's forces and strengthen ties between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Elon Musk has threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) over claims of an increase in antisemitism and hate on X, the company he owns. The ADL has noted a surge in hate on the platform, and market analysts have estimated that the company is now worth no more than a third of the $44 billion Musk paid for it a year ago. The statement from the ADL is a reminder of the need for social media companies to take responsibility for the content on their platforms.
Spain's women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda was fired two weeks after leading his team to the World Cup title due to an unwanted celebratory kiss between the team's coach and player. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has apologized for the incident and FIFA has provisionally suspended the soccer federation president, Luis Rubiales, sparking a national debate about gender equality. The federation has promised to take steps to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
The Spanish women's soccer team made history by winning their first ever World Cup title this year, but their coach Jorge Vilda has been fired by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The decision comes after controversy surrounding RFEF president Luis Rubiales, who was criticized for kissing a player without her consent. It is unclear if the firing is related to the controversy, and the RFEF has yet to announce a replacement for Vilda.
Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of 2021, a move that could help stabilize the global oil market and boost energy prices. The combined cuts of 1.3 million barrels of crude out of the global market are intended to “support the stability and balance of oil markets”, pushing benchmark Brent crude above $90 a barrel in trading Tuesday afternoon. The agreement comes despite President Joe Biden's warning of unspecified “consequences” for partnering with Russia on cuts.
New York authorities have seized a bronze bust from the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts as part of an ongoing investigation into a smuggling network involving antiquities stolen from Turkey. The bust, known as “Portrait of a Lady”, is believed to depict the daughter of an ancient Roman emperor and was seized from the museum located 40 miles west of Boston. The Worcester Art Museum expressed their disappointment in the seizure and noted their commitment to the highest standards of ethical and responsible collecting.