- Jenny Sumangid, Jordan Bechtel

1.Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves 2 Dead
A dawn attack outside an ICE detention center in Dallas left two detainees dead and a third critically wounded. The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, fired from a rooftop before killing himself. Authorities found bullets etched with “ANTI-ICE” messages, fueling suspicions of a politically motivated strike.

This is the third violent incident targeting ICE or Border Patrol facilities in Texas this summer. Officials say assaults on immigration enforcement personnel are up more than 1,000% over last year. FBI and DHS investigators are combing through Jahn’s car and digital trail for signs of wider ties.

Local leaders, including Mayor Eric Johnson and Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, condemned the violence and urged immigration debates to return to Congress instead of the streets. Victims’ names have not been released.

2.Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through Taiwan and Southern China
Typhoon Ragasa’s deadly force is still unfolding. In Taiwan, at least 17 people died after floodwaters from a collapsed natural dam swept through Hualien County. Another 17 remain missing. Bridges washed away, homes destroyed.

Across the Taiwan Strait, nearly 1.9 million people were evacuated in China’s Guangdong province. Hong Kong raised its top hurricane warning as glass shattered at hotels, floodwaters reached waist level, and nearly 900 residents took shelter in government centers.

Ragasa made landfall in China with winds topping 112 mph. Its path of destruction began in the Philippines, where it struck as a Category 5, killing at least seven fishermen. Climate scientists warn: storms like this are becoming more frequent and less predictable, with another system Typhoon Opong.

3.Trump Turns on Russia, Moscow Fires Back
At the UN General Assembly, former President Donald Trump flipped the script on Russia. He declared Ukraine could reclaim all its territory with NATO’s support and dismissed Moscow’s military as a “paper tiger.” Kyiv cheered, Europe applauded, and Russia scoffed.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov fired back, saying, “there are no paper bears,” while former President Dmitry Medvedev derided Trump’s “alternative reality.” Russian state media mocked the shift as opportunism.

EU officials welcomed Trump’s comments, but analysts caution: Trump’s track record shows he can change his tune just as quickly. So far, he hasn’t paired rhetoric with actual aid commitments.

The Charlie Kirk Silver Dollar Proposal
House Republicans want to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk with something permanent: his own U.S. silver dollar. A bill introduced this week would direct the Treasury to mint 400,000 coins with Kirk’s face on one side and the inscription “Well done, good and faithful servant” on the other.

If passed, Kirk who was killed earlier this month during a Utah campus event would be the youngest American ever featured on U.S. currency. Past honorees include Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, and Chief Justice John Marshall.

Supporters, like Reps. Abe Hamadeh and August Pfluger, say Kirk’s influence “deserves permanent recognition.” Detractors question whether a political activist should join presidents and founders on the honor roll. Either way, the proposal shows how quickly political martyrdom can translate into legislative momentum.

Harris’ Campaign Memoir Reignites Democratic Drama
Kamala Harris’ memoir, 107 Days, recounting her failed 2024 run, is landing with a thud inside her own party. Strategists are calling it “embarrassing” and “unhelpful,” arguing it stirs division when Democrats need unity.

Harris defends her choices, admits to regrets (like not confronting Biden over his reelection bid), and insists she’s not plotting another campaign. Still, the book has echoes of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 postmortem, which also ruffled feathers.

For Democrats trying to rally behind a 2026 strategy, Harris’ reflections are more distraction than inspiration.

Will a $100K H-1B Fee Really Help U.S. Workers?
The Trump administration’s new rule slaps companies with a $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa, the program that brings in high-skilled foreign workers. The White House says it’ll push firms to hire Americans instead of “cheap, foreign labor.”

In the short term, U.S. tech workers could gain. But economists warn the long-term fallout could be ugly: slower innovation, stunted firm growth, and fewer jobs overall. Research shows H-1B holders often create jobs for Americans by fueling expansion.

Bottom line: U.S. workers might benefit today but the bill could come due tomorrow.

The Weight Loss Pill That Could Replace Injections
Eli Lilly’s latest obesity drug, orforglipron, could be a game-changer. Unlike Ozempic and Wegovy, it’s a pill, not an injection.

In a large clinical trial, patients lost an average of 27 pounds over 72 weeks. Nearly 60% lost at least 10% of their body weight. Side effects were manageable, mostly nausea and stomach issues.

It’s easier to take, cheaper to make, and could hit the FDA’s desk by 2026. If approved, the weekly shot era may soon give way to a daily pill.

Peppermint Spray: Nature’s Bug Repellent
Mix 10–15 drops of peppermint oil with a cup of water, pour it into a spray bottle, and lightly spritz your window frames and doorways. Bugs hate the smell, but you’ll love the freshness. Even spiders will think twice before moving in.

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