Key Takeaways
- Federal government shutdown looms due to congressional budget dispute.
- Michigan church shooting leaves 4 dead, 8 injured, building set ablaze.
- Autism diagnoses rise from broadened criteria, not Tylenol use.
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends re-election bid citing campaign struggles.
- Team Europe defeated the U.S. at a rowdy Ryder Cup event.
Deep Dive
- A federal government shutdown is imminent as Congress approaches its deadline without a spending bill.
- Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the legislative gridlock.
- A Politico reporter discussed potential mass firings of federal employees if a shutdown occurs.
- A shooting and arson incident at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, resulted in 4 deaths and 8 injuries.
- The gunman, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, a military veteran, crashed his vehicle into the church, opened fire, and ignited the building.
- Police responded within 1 minute, engaged in gunfire with Sanford, and killed him; the FBI is investigating it as targeted violence.
- Health experts are clarifying that scientific research does not support a link between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy.
- Rising autism diagnoses are attributed to broadened diagnostic criteria since 1980 and improved screening methods.
- The Los Angeles Times reported that earlier detection by pediatricians and educators contributes to higher rates, including among children of color.
- The National Institutes of Health has granted $50 million for autism research.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his re-election bid, citing campaign struggles and past scandals including a dismissed federal bribery indictment.
- The state of Oregon is suing the Trump administration to prevent the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland.
- The Trump administration authorized the deployment to address protests at ICE facilities, a necessity disputed by Oregon's governor.