A suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder after driving into a crowd at a Vancouver Filipino heritage festival, killing at least 11 and injuring dozens more. The incident, described as a “car ramming attack,” occurred during the Lapu Lapu Day festival, leaving a scene witnesses compared to a war zone. Police are investigating but currently believe the attack was not an act of terrorism, citing potential underlying mental health issues. Further charges are expected, and the city is mourning the victims.
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A widespread power outage has crippled large swaths of Spain and Portugal, affecting major cities like Madrid and Lisbon. The outage caused widespread disruption, including evacuations of Madrid’s metro system, suspended tennis matches at the Madrid Open, and significant transportation issues. The Spanish government convened a crisis meeting, while Portuguese officials suggest the problem originated from a Spanish distribution network issue. The incident also briefly impacted France’s power grid.
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President Trump’s second term has seen a sharp decline in his economic approval ratings, with multiple polls showing significant disapproval of his handling of inflation, tariffs, and stock market volatility. A majority of respondents across various surveys believe the economy has worsened under his leadership. His inconsistent trade policies, including recently imposed and then partially suspended tariffs, have injected uncertainty into the market and raised concerns about higher prices and product shortages. This contrasts sharply with his initial success in 2020, which was fueled by economic optimism.
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Former President Trump accused major pollsters, including The New York Times, ABC News/Washington Post, and Fox News, of “election fraud,” citing recent polls showing his approval rating below 50 percent. He claims these polls are intentionally negative and aimed at discrediting him, referencing past instances where polls underestimated his electoral success. Trump’s statement escalates his long-standing attacks on polls he deems unfavorable, further fueling his criticisms of mainstream media. This follows polls showing his approval rating at historic lows for a president at this point in their term, particularly concerning his handling of specific policy issues.
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A shooting at Elizabeth City State University during a campus event left one 24-year-old non-student dead and six others injured, four by gunshot. The university, part of the UNC system, implemented a temporary lockdown following the early morning incident. Authorities, including the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, are investigating, appealing for public information. While no immediate threat remains, the incident follows another recent deadly campus shooting in Florida.
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A shooting on Saturday night in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, left one person dead and eleven injured. The incident began as a disturbance involving multiple individuals, escalating when one person opened fire, prompting an officer to return fire. An 18-year-old male, Jerrius Davis, was fatally wounded by police gunfire. Both SLED and the Myrtle Beach Police Department are conducting independent investigations into the event, and Ocean Boulevard has since reopened.
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Despite previously supporting Donald Trump, Joe Rogan recently criticized the president’s deportation policies, specifically condemning the lack of due process. He warned that such actions, exemplified by the Abrego Garcia case, set a dangerous precedent, potentially enabling future abuses of power under different administrations. Rogan’s statement sparked a significant debate on social media, with unexpected support from figures like David Axelrod, who echoed concerns about eroding due process safeguards. This shift in Rogan’s stance highlights the controversial nature of the deportation policies and their broader implications.
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New York lawmakers, led by Senator Patricia Fahy, are seeking to revoke Tesla’s dealership waiver, forcing the company to sell through franchises instead of directly. This action stems from a shift in opinion following Elon Musk’s alignment with the Trump administration and its perceived anti-environmental policies. The bill aims to redistribute Tesla’s licenses to other EV manufacturers, reflecting a reversal of previous support for Tesla’s direct sales model. The proposed legislation is currently awaiting consideration by the Senate and Assembly finance committees.
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In Brooklyn, a woman was violently assaulted by a mob of Orthodox Jewish men who mistook her for a protestor against Israel’s security minister. The attack, caught on video, involved kicking, spitting, and the throwing of objects, leaving the woman bruised and traumatized. While police made some arrests related to the larger protest, it remains unclear if those responsible for assaulting the woman face charges. The incident, occurring near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters, followed clashes between pro-Palestinian activists and community members, highlighting the ongoing tensions and raising concerns about safety and accountability.
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Beijing categorically denied President Trump’s claim of a recent phone call with President Xi, stating that no trade negotiations are currently underway between the two countries. This directly contradicts Trump’s assertion in a Time magazine interview that Xi had contacted him. China maintains its firm stance despite Trump’s recent softening of his rhetoric on tariffs. Beijing’s rejection underscores the ongoing impasse in US-China trade relations, with China demanding the complete removal of all US tariffs.
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John Q. Hosedrinker