An unexpected economic downturn is creating major political panic for the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. A series of negative economic data points, highlighted by a surprising slump in the U.S. labor market, has triggered "crisis polling" that is severely rattling the White House. With consumer sentiment plunging, political analysts warn this economic weakness could dethrone the GOP and cost them control of Congress.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to purchase electric shock gloves to outfit its officers and agents. According to a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agency intends to spend between $10 million and $20 million to acquire thousands of these devices by March 2027.

A domestic violence victim has Breakfast how she was attacked in her hotel room after Travelodge reception staff gave a key to her abuser.The woman, whom the BBC is calling Lucy, said she was "failed" by the chain and described it as one of the "most traumatic nights of my life" after the man kicked the door off its hinges.

The devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has deeply complicated the nation's ongoing conflict with rebel groups and powerful criminal syndicates. Striking just days after the inauguration of newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella, the natural disaster forces a massive re-allocation of state resources and creates tactical shifts for both the government and illegal armed groups.