On Wednesday afternoon in Lorain, Ohio, Officer Phillip C. Wagner was fatally shot in an ambush while eating pizza with his partner, Officer Peter Gale, who was also critically wounded, along with a third officer who responded to the scene. The attacker, identified as 28-year-old Michael Joseph Parker, was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police, and was found to have been in possession of multiple firearms and improvised explosive materials. Parker’s autopsy confirmed he died from gunshot wounds fired by police officers, and authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack. The city and state are mourning the loss of Officer Wagner, who was highly regarded by his colleagues.
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In a farewell video, former US Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush criticized the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle USAID, calling it a “colossal mistake.” Monday marked the final day of USAID’s operation as an independent agency, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordering its absorption into the State Department. The former presidents, joined by U2 singer Bono, expressed their appreciation for the agency’s work, particularly its efforts in humanitarian aid, disease prevention, and promoting economic development. Obama emphasized USAID’s crucial role in global economic growth and saving lives, while Bush highlighted the importance of the PEPFAR program, which saved millions of lives.
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In a coordinated ambush near Sverdlikovo, the Ukrainian 225th Assault Battalion inflicted heavy casualties on a Russian force in Kursk Oblast. Employing a feigned retreat, the battalion lured the Russians into a HIMARS strike, utilizing cluster munitions to decimate their ranks. This successful operation, involving precise coordination between infantry and artillery, highlights the effectiveness of Ukrainian tactics and weaponry against concentrated Russian advances. The ambush contributes to the significant losses—estimated by President Zelensky at 30,000—suffered by Russian and North Korean forces in the region over the past three months.
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John Q. Hosedrinker