Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela seconds apart, damaging buildings in Caracas and closing the capital’s airport. The U.S. Geological Survey warned that high casualties and extensive damage were probable, though authorities had not released a casualty toll.
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Michelle Zajko has been charged with murder, burglary and conspiracy in the 2022 shooting deaths of her parents in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors say she did not act alone and cited surveillance audio, text messages and ballistics evidence.
Three congressional candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries, including two challengers who defeated sitting House members. The sweep marked a major victory for the city’s democratic socialist movement and a setback for establishment Democrats.
Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated two-term Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race exposed party divisions over Israel, immigration and how Democrats should confront President Trump.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the Republican gubernatorial runoff. He will face Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November.
The House approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in a 358-32 vote, sending the bipartisan housing affordability package to President Trump. The bill seeks to boost home construction, streamline rules and restrict large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes.
Technology shares fell sharply around the world Tuesday as investors questioned whether AI spending will produce profits that justify lofty valuations. SpaceX, chipmakers and memory stocks led the declines, while inflation and interest-rate concerns added pressure.