Donald Trump’s controversial remarks about NATO, suggesting he would “encourage” Russia to attack non-compliant members, have drawn widespread criticism and concern over the implications for global security and U.S. foreign policy

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of Hawaii Island

President Joe Biden strongly disputed the special counsel’s report on his handling of classified documents, emphasizing, “I did not share classified information”

The Hawaii Supreme Court’s ruling, invoking the “spirit of Aloha” and a quote from “The Wire,” asserts that contemporary life and cultural values should guide the interpretation of gun rights, standing in contrast to expansive interpretations endorsed by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

The 2023-2024 respiratory virus season in the US emphasizes vaccinations as a primary defense against flu, COVID-19, and RSV, with a cautiously optimistic outlook due to lower COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, and the introduction of new vaccines and treatments​