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The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities following Iran’s attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which violated a recent ceasefire. CENTCOM described the action as a necessary response, marking the first U.S. military engagement since the ceasefire extension.
President Trump has threatened to implement a 100% tariff on nations imposing a digital services tax on U.S. companies. He stated that any country proceeding with such a tax would face immediate import duties, overriding existing trade agreements. Approximately half of OECD European members have proposed or enacted similar taxes.
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden has questioned Black’s payments exceeding $170 million for services purportedly related to tax advice and estate planning, amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s criminal activities.
Firefighters are entering a crucial phase in their week-long effort to combat deadly wildfires across Los Angeles. While crews are making progress, the National Weather Service has issued an alarming warning about dangerously high winds. Gusts could reach up to 70 mph, potentially worsening the fires or igniting new ones that could quickly spiral out of control.
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California weather forecasters warn that strong Santa Ana winds, which fueled wildfires around Los Angeles, will pick up again this week. The winds, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph, are expected from Sunday night through Wednesday.
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