A major storm system brought destructive weather across the Midwest and into the Northeast, producing multiple tornadoes and heavy flooding. Drone footage from Northern Kentucky showed extensive damage, with homes destroyed and trees uprooted in the path of a powerful tornado. New Jersey also experienced at least two tornado touchdowns, contributing to widespread disruption. As the storm moved east, it brought torrential rain and flash flooding to several states. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bertha formed rapidly in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana, prompting evacuations in vulnerable coastal regions due to anticipated flooding and storm surge.
In unrelated developments, President Donald Trump approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, enabling U.S. companies to assist in building civilian nuclear infrastructure in the kingdom. The deal has raised concerns among experts focused on nuclear non-proliferation, who warn it could lead to increased regional tensions and potential arms competition in the Middle East. At the same time, ongoing conflict in Iran has now accumulated costs reaching $37 billion, with no immediate resolution in sight.