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Heat advisories cover Oregon to the Canadian border as a heat wave drives temperatures 20 degrees above normal. In Portland and Seattle, highs approach 95–100°F with risky overnight lows. Officials urge staying indoors, hydrating, and avoiding outdoor activity; cooling centers are opened. Officials warn of cold-water shock and coastal flooding in the West.
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
A cross-border cocaine trafficking operation involving Liberia, Spain and the UK has been revealed. Liberia’s case centers on a 237.6-kilogram seizure linked to Paul King and Global Logistics Services, with prosecutors alleging a web of false documentation and warehousing. Spain’s investigation ties a 13-ton haul to a money-laundering network connected to a California SPAC founders. San Diego’s gang sweep uncovers a retail-to-wholesale cocaine market, with 20 pounds seizing weekly. Authorities warn of Liberia as a transit hub and Europe-bound shipments.
The multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak has been traced to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The outbreak spans 27 states with 345 infections and 36 hospitalizations; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers from affected restaurants. Health officials say there is no ongoing risk after product removal. The CDC, FDA, and Coast Citrus are coordinating recalls and investigations.
The multistate outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico has sickened 345 people across 27 states, mainly in Minnesota and Colorado. Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the peppers and notified customers; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeños from some or all locations. The FDA and CDC say the investigation is ongoing and no deaths have been reported. Hospitalizations total 36.
Flock Safety has announced mandatory changes to its national license-plate camera network after reporting dozens of US officers misused the system. The company has shortened default data retention from 30 days to seven, will require case codes for searches and will force all customers to enable an audit tool that can lock out flagged users.