The US has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane, which officials have described as Venezuela’s equivalent to Air Force One. It was seized in the Dominican Republic and flown to Florida, as the US continues to investigate corruption in Venezuela’s government. The Dassault Falcon 900EX is believed to have been illegally purchased and smuggled out of the US in 2023. (CNN)
Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s press vans crashed en route to a Milwaukee event. A staff member suffered a broken arm, while some reporters had scrapes and bruises. The motorcade continued to the event, with President Biden and Vice President Harris checking in. The cause of the crash is unclear. (The Hill)
Thousands of hotel workers in the U.S. have gone on strike demanding higher wages, fairer staffing, and better workloads. Around 10,000 workers from hotels like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott are on strike in multiple cities due to alleged exploitation of the pandemic by the hotels. Workers are facing tough conditions amidst the hotel industry’s profit surge post-COVID. (UPI)
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew died in a biking accident in New Jersey while in town for their sister’s wedding. They were fatally hit by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. The Columbus Blue Jackets expressed shock and condolences for the tragic loss in a statement. (People)
Two people were killed and three more were injured after a man drove into a tavern’s patio area in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The driver was arrested for criminal vehicular homicide. Surveillance footage shows the driver attempting to park before crashing into the patio. The investigation is ongoing. (ABC News)
