The U.S. military conducted strikes on three alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, according to US Southern Command. This action marks one of the deadliest days in the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers, which has seen at least 145 fatalities since its inception.
The strikes targeted alleged drug traffickers along known smuggling routes, as stated by US Southern Command. This campaign, which began under the Trump administration, has involved 42 known strikes.
In other news, talk show host Stephen Colbert revealed that CBS prevented him from interviewing Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Colbert stated that the network's lawyers directly informed him of the decision due to a Federal Communications Commission threat to enforce the equal-time rule on late-night and daytime talk shows. Colbert further added that he was also told he could not mention the cancellation of the interview.
Meanwhile, in Gaza City, residents are preparing for Ramadan amidst economic hardship and the aftermath of war. Euronews reported that residents visited markets to purchase supplies, navigating streets filled with rubble. Shopkeepers were selling bread, nuts, and dried fruits. Several residents noted that rising prices, a lack of cash, and widespread destruction have significantly altered the atmosphere compared to previous years.
In related developments, a controversial scheme in India, which allowed anonymous donations to political parties through electoral bonds, was banned in February 2024 by the country's top court. According to Al Jazeera, secret donors had funneled nearly $2 billion to political parties between 2018, when the scheme was introduced, and its cancellation in 2024. Transparency activists hailed the court's decision as a victory for democracy.
Finally, the increasing reliance on software in modern vehicles raises concerns about their long-term functionality. Ars Technica highlighted that the longevity of cars is increasingly tied to the survival of the companies behind their code. The article posed the question of what happens when the company behind a car's software goes under, potentially rendering the vehicle inoperable.
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