President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs and visa restrictions, after the Colombian government rejected U.S. military flights carrying deported migrants. Trump criticized Colombian President Petro for jeopardizing U.S. national security, while Petro emphasized the need to treat migrants with dignity and not as criminals. (AP)
President Trump says he discussed with the king of Jordan the possibility of relocating more than 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries. “I’m looking at the whole Gaza Strip right now and it’s a mess, it’s a real mess,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One. “You’re talking about a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing.” (CNN)
An Alabama woman set a record over the weekend, becoming the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant, with a new kidney that has lasted 61 days and counting. Towana Looney’s recovery is remarkable, boosting progress in animal-to-human transplants. Scientists are genetically modifying pig organs to address the shortage of human organs for transplant. (NBC News)
California officials are warning of hazards including toxic runoff, mudslides, and debris flows in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to rain that is following wildfires. Multiple agencies are cleaning up hazardous materials, and the Mayor ordered preemptive measures to prevent further damage. Firefighters are still making progress on containing fires. (NPR)
Costco announced the return of Coca-Cola to its food courts after a 12-year absence, rekindling a beloved promotional partnership with its $1.50 hot dog combo. The decision follows a switch to Pepsi in 2013 due to cost-cutting measures. CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the return to Coke, honoring Costco tradition and satisfying loyal fans eagerly awaiting the change. (UPI)