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A 26-year-old man opened fire at Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort Monday morning, killing three and injuring two others before being shot by police and hospitalized. The shooter, Dakota Hawver, fired 80 rounds from a 9mm handgun, targeting victims at the valet and parking lot before a brief shootout with security and officers. With no known criminal or mental health history and no apparent connection to the victims or location, authorities are still investigating the motive behind this tragic attack.
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia. Coastal evacuations took place, and waves of up to 5 meters hit nearby towns. While the shaking lasted minutes and caused damage, officials say stronger aftershocks are unlikely soon.
Sen. Cory Booker publicly scolded his Democratic colleagues on the Senate floor, blocking bipartisan police funding bills and accusing the party of being complicit with Trump. His fiery tirade exposed divisions within the Democratic caucus over whether to cooperate with Republicans or fight aggressively, with some pushing for a balanced approach.
Despite President Trump’s calls for rate cuts, many Republican lawmakers disagree, focusing instead on concerns about the nation’s long-term debt and fiscal policy. Senators like Cynthia Lummis argue that long-term interest rates and structural deficits are more urgent issues than the Fed’s short-term moves. Some Republicans propose alternative monetary tweaks rather than traditional rate cuts.
Shane Tamura, once a promising high school football player, shocked many when he carried out a deadly shooting at the NFL’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters before killing himself. Struggling with mental health issues and blaming the NFL for brain injuries linked to football, his actions raised questions about access to firearms and mental health support.
The volunteer group #PopScope celebrated its 500th urban astronomy pop-up, bringing free telescope views of planets and moons to over 26,000 people worldwide. Founded in Ottawa, it now operates across North America and beyond, inspiring awe and curiosity in city dwellers who might never otherwise get a close-up look at the night sky.
