In a shocking turn of events, walkie talkies in Lebanon exploded, leaving hundreds injured just one day after a coordinated pager explosion rocked the region. The new wave of deadly exploding devices has caused fear and chaos among the people of Lebanon as they continue to grapple with the aftermath of these incidents.
Meanwhile, hostage families met with NSA Sullivan at the White House in a bid to seek assistance and support in securing the release of their loved ones. Authorities also managed to thwart a potential mass shooting at a St. Louis school, preventing a tragic event from taking place.
In financial news, the Federal Reserve made the decision to cut its interest rate by half a percentage point, a move that will have significant implications for the economy. Furthermore, a judge ruled that Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain behind bars until his trial, denying him bail.
Other notable stories include a man being charged for killing his wife and a stranger in an alleged plot involving an au pair, a new report linking alcohol consumption to cancer, and global news coverage of FL wildlife authorities holding an annual competition to catch invasive snakes.
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