Mexico has deployed thousands of troops to Jalisco state after violence erupted following the death of a cartel boss captured by special forces, with organized crime groups targeting public transport and security (BBC).

The National Weather Service faces a critical staffing crisis after approximately 500 employees departed following DOGE-directed federal workforce cuts, raising concerns about forecasting capabilities ahead of hurricane season (NPR). Satellite analysis has confirmed damage to six Pakistani airfields from recent Indian strikes, providing the first independent verification of the attacks' impact.