South Sudan has closed all schools for two weeks due to an extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius. The heat has caused students to collapse, prompting calls to amend the school calendar. Most schools lack cooling systems, worsening the crisis. The fragile health system and economic struggles, including disrupted oil exports, add to the challenges. Civil groups criticize the government for poor planning.
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Attorney General Letitia James released footage showing correction officers beating inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility, resulting in his death. The incident is under investigation, with 13 staff members suspended. State corrections commissioner Daniel Martuscello III condemned the act, and criminal charges are demanded. Increased security is in place due to potential unrest.
​The US-Canada border runs across the floor of the library but its entrance is on the American side. The back door is on the Canadian side and those who do not have a library card will have to use the back door now. ​​US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the divide is about to become more pronounced in the coming days as only library card holders and employees will be allowed to cross over from Canada to enter through the main gate on the US side.
The Pentagon revealed 2,000 US troops are in Syria, over double the previously reported 900. This undisclosed increase, attributed to temporary rotations, has been in effect for months and is unrelated to the recent fall of the Assad regime or increased ISIS activity, though it aims to counter the group. The move has prompted varied reactions from neighboring countries.
When Donald Trump was asked whether Elon Musk was getting an office in the West Wing, he said, "No". "He's getting an office for about 20 people that we're hiring to make sure that these (savings) get implemented," Trump said referring to Elon Musk's work as Department of Government Efficiency chief.
Hamas confirmed it would release the next group of Israeli hostages to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza. Mediation by Egypt and Qatar helped resolve disputes regarding the truce's conditions. Israel insists on the release of more hostages, threatening to escalate the conflict if demands are not met.
The House passed a bill mandating the detention and deportation of unauthorized migrants charged with certain crimes, clearing its way to President Trump's signature. The vote saw bipartisan support with 46 Democrats joining Republicans, reflecting a growing consensus for stricter immigration enforcement.
A viral video of Vice President Kamala Harris at a gathering sparked social media speculation about her demeanor. Users commented on her appearance and political future, referencing a previous video that drew similar reactions. Harris's remarks about bringing dishes to events and having "no regrets" fueled the online discussion.
US President Donald Trump confronted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over a minerals deal at the Oval Office, leading to a heated exchange and the deal being revoked. Zelenskyy later apologized, and peace discussions between US and Ukrainian representatives are set to continue in Saudi Arabia.
​A student shot two other pupils in a Tennesse high school cafeteria shootout before turning the gun to himself inside the cafeteria. Antioch High School where the incident took place was immediately placed on lockdown because of the sudden shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have said they also are responding.