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- BLUE JAYS THUMP MARINERS 6–2 TO FORCE ALCS GAME 7: Toronto jumped on Seattle early and never let up, powered by Addison Barger’s two-run blast and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s sixth homer of the postseason. Rookie Trey Yesavage fanned seven in 5⅔ innings and wriggled out of two bases-loaded jams as the Jays turned clutch double plays. Seattle’s defense unraveled with three errors, stalling rallies and opening the door for Toronto insurance runs. The series now shifts to a decisive Game 7 in Toronto.
- TRUMP POSTS BIZARRE ‘KING TRUMP’ AI JET VIDEO TARGETING PROTESTERS: President Trump shared an AI-generated clip depicting “King Trump” dropping brown sludge from a fighter jet onto demonstrators in New York City. The video quickly drew outrage from critics and humorous derision from others, while raising new questions about political deepfakes. The Independent and Variety confirmed the post appeared on Truth Social. Digital experts warned the stunt blurs lines between satire and incitement.
- TRUMP VOWS TO END $16B NY–NJ GATEWAY TUNNEL PROJECT: Trump said he would “terminate” the Hudson River Gateway rail tunnel, calling it a wasteful boondoggle despite earlier bipartisan support and committed federal funding. Local leaders and business groups warned canceling would cripple the region’s economy and transit reliability. It’s unclear what immediate legal steps the administration can take while contracts and grants are in place. The comments injected shutdown-era politics into a critical infrastructure effort.
- SHRAPNEL HITS PATROL CARS DURING MARINE CORPS LIVE-FIRE DEMO
- An artillery shell prematurely detonated during a Camp Pendleton demonstration tied to the Marines’ 250th anniversary, sending shrapnel onto a closed stretch of I-5. A California Highway Patrol vehicle was damaged; no serious injuries were reported. The Marines halted further firing and opened an investigation as the incident sparked criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were in attendance.
- U.S. SOUTHCOM CHIEF TO RETIRE AFTER CONTROVERSIAL BOAT STRIKES: Adm. Alvin Holsey, who oversaw lethal U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela, will retire in December—barely a year into the post. The operations drew bipartisan scrutiny over legal authority and civilian risk after multiple deadly incidents. Holsey praised his teams in a farewell note; the Pentagon offered thanks but few details. The transition comes as the administration defends its “narcoterrorist” campaign in Caribbean waters.
- MASSIVE AWS OUTAGE KNOCKS SNAPCHAT, AMAZON & MORE OFFLINE WORLDWIDE: A major Amazon Web Services disruption rippled across the internet, taking down or degrading scores of apps, games, and sites—including Snapchat, Alexa/Ring, Fortnite/Epic, Zoom, and government and banking portals—after problems centered in AWS’s US-EAST-1 region. AWS’s status page reported elevated error rates and latency across dozens of services as Downdetector lit up with reports from multiple countries. Newsrooms tracking the incident called it one of the year’s largest cloud outages, with some UK services like HMRC and telecoms also hit. As of the latest updates, Amazon said engineers were investigating and working to restore service; the precise root cause had not been disclosed.
- IOWA SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED BY ICE OVER FALSE CITIZENSHIP CLAIM: Former Des Moines Schools chief Ian Roberts was indicted for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on federal forms and for unlawful firearm possession. Agents say they found cash and guns after a traffic stop; additional weapons were later recovered at his home. Roberts’ lawyer says he’ll fight the charges. The district has begun audits and legal reviews tied to his hiring.
- DARING JEWEL HEIST SHUTS THE LOUVRE; NAPOLEON PIECES STOLEN: Four thieves in construction gear used a lift and power tools to snatch eight “inestimable” historic jewels from the Louvre’s Apollon Gallery in about seven minutes. Authorities say items linked to Napoleon and his family are among the stolen pieces. The museum closed for the day as police analyzed video and tracked a trail that included a damaged crown left nearby. France’s president vowed the treasures would be recovered.
- NBC NEWS LAYOFFS CUT ~150 JOBS, INCLUDING IDENTITY BEATS: NBC News laid off roughly 7% of staff, eliminating teams focused on Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ coverage. Management framed the move as part of a broader restructure; critics say community coverage will suffer. Trade press and watchdogs called the cull a major setback for newsroom diversity. The cuts follow revenue headwinds across legacy media.
- GEORGE SANTOS SPARS WITH CNN’S DANA BASH OVER TRUMP ‘FAVOR’ CLAIM: In a tense interview, former Rep. George Santos rejected the idea that Trump gave him favorable treatment after his commutation, snapping that critics would attack Trump “even if he pardoned Jesus.” The back-and-forth quickly went viral across platforms. Santos maintained he’ll address restitution and legal obligations, while blasting “media narratives.” The exchange underscored ongoing battles over Trump-era clemencies.
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