The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones its way.
Senate Republicans return to Washington with an uncertain agenda following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the continued hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell. Graham, a key ally of President Trump, died at 71 after an aortic dissection. McConnell, recovering from pneumonia and a fall, broke his silence about his health, revealing he was briefly unconscious. Their absences weaken the Republican majority and complicate legislative priorities.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death triggers a scramble for his Senate seat in South Carolina, with Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint a temporary replacement and a special primary set for August, complicating federal election timelines.
The T. rex fossil named 'Gus', discovered in South Dakota in 2021, will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York with a starting bid of $19 million and an estimated sale price of $20-30 million. This highlights a growing market demand for dinosaur fossils, with experts suggesting funds could better support research.
Severe microbursts with wind gusts of 60-70 mph caused widespread damage across Philadelphia and surrounding counties on Saturday afternoon. The storms downed trees, power lines, flooded streets, and damaged buildings, including a partial roof collapse at a housing authority apartment complex. Officials declared a Disaster Emergency and are working on recovery efforts.
A shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on Saturday night left two people dead and at least four injured. Police believe the gunfire was an exchange between individuals targeting each other, endangering thousands of attendees. No arrests have been made.
An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has been detected in 31 US states, with 843 reported cases as of Thursday. The true number is likely higher, with Michigan alone reporting 1,562 cases. While typical for spring/summer, states report a larger jump this year. The source remains under investigation, with past outbreaks linked to fresh produce.
