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Colombia has implemented new measures to reduce electricity consumption amid an ongoing drought that has severely affected hydroelectric power generation. Households and businesses exceeding their monthly average consumption will face additional fees, while those conserving energy will receive discounts. The government aims to curb electricity waste and help replenish reservoirs. The prolonged dry spell, attributed to the El Niño weather pattern, has also led to water rationing in Bogotá and power cuts in Ecuador, where 75% of electricity relies on hydroelectric sources.

The Pentagon is poised to swiftly dispatch weapons worth up to $1 billion to Ukraine once the impending funding legislation passes the Senate. The aid package, consisting of air defense munitions, artillery rounds, armored vehicles, and other weapons, aims to bolster Ukraine’s war effort against Moscow. Despite the Pentagon’s reluctance to confirm the report, press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder indicated that preparations are underway to expedite delivery of the assistance. President Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prompt weapon shipments upon Senate approval, including the possibility of longer-range ATACMS missiles.

A judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has warned Trump’s lawyer that he is ‘losing all credibility’ for arguing that Trump should not be punished for violating a gag order in the case. The judge stated that Trump has violated the order, which prevents him from criticizing witnesses and others involved in the case. Prosecutors have requested a fine of $10,000 for Trump’s violation, while Trump has claimed that the gag order violates his constitutional rights. The case may be the only one of Trump’s four criminal prosecutions to go to trial before his November 5 election rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden.

Two bodies have been recovered by US authorities during their search for a pair of missing Canadians. The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed, but authorities are working to determine if they are linked to the missing individuals.

Protests in support of Palestine escalated at New York University (NYU), leading to the arrest of 133 demonstrators. This follows similar incidents at Columbia University last week, where over 100 protestors were detained. The protests, which have been ongoing for months at American universities, gained momentum after the Columbia University arrests. NYU authorities claimed that the situation worsened on Monday when non-affiliated individuals joined the demonstrations, resulting in a breach of the encampment barriers. The university spokesperson described the behavior as disruptive and antagonizing, including antisemitic incidents. Despite concerns about antisemitism, a NYU law student condemned the university’s actions as an outrageous crackdown.

In a tense escalation of the ongoing conflict, Hezbollah launched drone attacks into Israel on Tuesday, prompting panicked beachgoers to seek shelter. The militant group’s actions came as part of their ongoing retaliation against Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Despite Israel’s claims that no facilities were hit, Hezbollah continued its barrage later that day with rocket attacks on Margaliot, a northern Israeli community. The exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, with both sides engaging in almost daily skirmishes. Israel’s attacks in Lebanon have resulted in significant casualties among Hezbollah fighters and civilians, while Hezbollah’s drone and rocket attacks have caused widespread fear and disruption in Israel.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft, identified by the Federal Aviation Administration and Alaska State Troopers as a DC-4, crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, killing both individuals on board. The aircraft, which can accommodate up to 44 passengers in its standard configuration, took off from Fairbanks International Airport and crashed approximately 11 kilometers away, igniting upon impact with a hill on the riverbank. Investigations are underway by the National Transportation Safety Board, but the cause of the crash remains undetermined at this time.

After two decades of anguish, a West Virginia father has finally received closure in the disappearance of his 10-year-old daughter and her mother. On Monday, state police and the FBI uncovered the remains of Susan Carter and her daughter Natasha “Alex” Carter at the home of Larry Webb, who died while in detention that same day. Webb confessed on his deathbed to killing the mother and daughter during a heated custody dispute in 2000. He buried their bodies in shallow graves in his backyard, where they remained undiscovered for over two decades. The family’s ordeal serves as a reminder to never give up hope in cases involving missing loved ones.

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei faces backlash over his austerity measures, which have led to a severe budget crisis at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Despite the president’s claims of progress, the university has received only 8.9% of its budget, leading to power outages, frozen elevators, and suspended air conditioning. Students and professors have protested the cuts, which they say threaten the quality of education and the future of the institution.

A former police officer, Elias Huizar, 39, is wanted for the premeditated murder of his ex-wife and girlfriend and the abduction of his infant son. The ex-wife, Amber Rodriguez, 31, was killed outside Wiley Elementary School in West Richland, Washington, on Monday, while his girlfriend was found dead at his nearby home. Authorities have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Huizar, who is believed to be fleeing towards Mexico with his baby. The former cop had been facing child rape allegations and was due in court on Monday. The school district has confirmed Huizar’s employment as a substitute teacher from February 2022 to June 2023 and expressed deep sadness over the tragedy.