Record heat swept across Europe, with Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic setting all-time highs as transportation systems, hospitals and public events came under strain. France reported heavy pressure on hospitals, while Italy issued red alerts in 18 cities.
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Pete Buttigieg said an anonymous false report to Michigan authorities led to a CPS and police investigation involving his 4-year-old twins. Michigan State Police said the report was determined to be false and warned such reports divert resources from real emergencies.
France has reported 40 drownings since Thursday as a severe heat wave drives people into rivers and other unsupervised waters. Record heat has disrupted schools, transportation, landmarks and labor across several European countries.
President Donald Trump was loudly booed when shown on the Madison Square Garden video boards before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. His attendance, the first by a sitting president at an NBA Finals game, brought heightened security and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party.
Federal investigators said a United Boeing 767 was too slow and low before it struck a light pole near Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane landed safely, but debris damaged a tractor-trailer and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Iowa voters select candidates in primaries for U.S. Senate and governor ahead of the 2024 midterms, with key races shaping the state’s political future.
Spirit Airlines may shut down as soon as Saturday after bailout talks stall. The Trump administration offered a $500 million aid package, but opposition from bondholders and officials has left the airline facing liquidation amid soaring fuel costs.
The partial government shutdown has caused significant delays at U.S. airport security checkpoints due to TSA employees missing paychecks, leading to increased resignations and callouts that strain staffing levels nationwide. Key airports like Atlanta, Austin, and Houston are experiencing severe wait times, with TSA officials warning that the situation will worsen unless funding is restored. The shutdown, rooted in a political deadlock over immigration policy, has left many TSA workers struggling financially, prompting calls from airlines and officials for Congress to resolve the impasse to stabilize airport operations.