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National Weather Service says New Mexico wildfires “potentially historic critical fire weather event”
The United States southwest is expecting intense wildfires to continue to rage on as the New Mexico wildfire grows more and more, fueled by gusting winds and dry weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque is calling it a “dangerous, long duration and potentially historic critical fire weather event.”
The Governor of New Mexico implored residents to comply with evacuation orders as the fires spread dangerously across the region.
Brooklyn shooting suspect, Frank James, has been indicted
Frank James, the suspect in a mass shooting at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, has been indicted by a grand jury. He was charged with two counts of federal terrorism, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
He was accused of setting off smoke grenades and firing a gun into a crowded train in Sunset Park on April 12. The attack led to at least 16 injured and no deaths.
Former US Intelligence officers warn current US intelligence to keep quiet on role in Russia-Ukraine war
Former US intelligence officers are warning current US intelligence to keep quiet on the role of the US in the Russia-Ukraine war. The recommendations come after a report recently revealed that U.S. intelligence provided for Ukraine the location of the Moskva warship, allowing for Ukraine to successfully sink the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Paul Piller, a former CIA official said that “My personal view is it’s unwise. I am surprised the extent of official confirmation of the role of US intelligence in the sinking…and even more so the killing of the generals. The big concern is that this sort of public confirmation of this extensive US role in the setbacks dealt to the Russians may provoke Putin into escalation in a way that he might not otherwise feel it necessary to escalate.”
Several other intelligence officials also stated their displeasure and lack of approval of the sharing of U.S. intelligence information regarding the war.
White House warns that COVID could infect 100 million this fall and winter
The US government is warning that a COVID wave in the fall and winter could infect up to 100 million people.
Congress is currently trying to approve additional funding to combat COVID-19 as the country approaches a grim count of 1 million deaths from COVID-19.
The 100 million estimate was first reported by The Washington Post.
World News
All civilians have been evacuated from Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol
Ukrainian officials have announced that all civilians have been evacuated from the bombarded Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, a city that has seen some of the most intense destruction in the Russian war on Ukraine. Ukrainian fighters remain inside, however.
Explosion at hotel in Havana, Cuba has left at least 32 dead now
An explosion at Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba has left at least 32 dead now. 19 are still missing.
According to Cuban officials, the explosion occurred after a natural gas leak. The Cuban Presidential Office has stated that the explosion was caused by an accident. 64 have been hospitalized for injuries.
Nationalist Irish Sinn Fein party has become Northern Ireland’s largest party
Sinn Fein has overtaken the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after recent elections gave Sinn Fein the majority in Northern Ireland.
Sinn Fein was once considered the political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and is opposed to Northern Ireland joining the UK and instead wants to have a united Ireland.
Wildfires in Siberia kill at least 10, fueled by winds
At least 10 people have been killed as wildfires rip through Siberia, fueled by high winds that have hampered extinguishing efforts.
The fire started after high winds knocked down power lines and trees, sparking the fires. Currently, there is no means to using airplanes to extinguish the flames due to the high winds.
CIA chief says Putin is “doubling down” on the war in Ukraine
According to CIA director Bill Burns, Putin believes that he cannot afford to lose the war in Ukraine and is “doubling down” on the war efforts. However, he does not show signs of planning on using tactical nuclear weapons.
Burns also said that despite any heavy troop losses, Putin has not changed his views on his troops being able to defeat Ukraine. “I think he’s in a frame of mind in which he doesn’t believe he can afford to lose.”
At least 11 Egyptian soldiers killed after attack in Sinai
At least 11 Egyptian soldiers, including one officer, have been killed following an armed attack in the Sinai Peninsula, near the Suez Canal. No group has currently claimed responsibility for the attack.
A spokesperson for the army said that troops were able to “[foil] a terrorist attack” on a water-lifting station.
Five security personnel were injured.
Business News
FDA restricts use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
The FDA is currently restricting the use of the Johnson&Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to the risk of rare, but serious blood clots.
The FDA has stated that the J&J vaccine should only be given to adults who cannot or will not accept a different vaccine. The FDA also found that the risk of blood clots is within the first two weeks of getting the dose.
Symptoms include severe headaches, stomach pains, and nausea two weeks after taking the J&J vaccine.
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