Hurricane Beryl left 1.7 million Texas Residents Without Power
Hurricane Beryl has left more than 1.7 million Texans without power Wednesday morning during a dangerous heatwave, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, just 48 hours after Beryl hit Houston. The National Weather Service warned of temperatures in the lower to mid-90s, with heat indexes reaching 106 degrees, urging people to stay cool and check on others. CenterPoint Energy has restored power to 850,000 customers, using extensive on-foot, helicopter, and drone inspections. The hurricane, which struck Houston with 80 mph winds, is now moving north, bringing heavy rain and potential tornadoes to the Midwest and Northeast. With at least ten fatalities, President Biden has declared a federal major disaster to help with recovery efforts.
Caitlin Clark Triple-Double Achievement
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark made history by recording the first triple-double in franchise history and becoming the only rookie in WNBA history to achieve this feat, as the Fever defeated the New York Liberty 83-78. Clark finished with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, leading Indiana to its first victory over the Liberty since 2022. The Fever secured the win with a 19-6 run to end the fourth quarter. Key contributions came from Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith, all scoring in double figures. Despite strong performances from Liberty players Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the Fever’s dominance in the paint and on the boards secured the victory.
French Elections
In the recent French parliamentary elections, voters rejected the far-right National Rally (RN) and shifted towards the extremes, diminishing the political center. The left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front (NFP), emerged as the leading bloc, with President Emmanuel Macron’s center-right Renaissance party finishing second. Despite Macron’s efforts to block RN by aligning with the NFP, the left now faces the challenge of governing with no clear mandate. The RN, despite its historical rise, was successfully countered by a unified left-wing coalition. France now faces a period of political instability, as Macron’s centrists need to negotiate with the NFP to form a government. The long-term political landscape remains uncertain, with both the left-wing coalition and the RN poised to influence future dynamics.
