Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after two consecutive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, the country's acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced early today.
The initial earthquake, measuring 7.2 in magnitude, happened around 6 p.m.yesterday, followed by another quake of 7.5 magnitude less than a minute later, according to the U.S.
Geological Survey.More than 20 aftershocks have since been recorded.
The government has declared a state of emergency due to fears of significant casualties.Trump canceled plans yesterday to sign bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing housing costs across the United States.In a social media post, the president wrote that he would not sign the bill, which he called "of minor importance," until Congress approved the strict voter ID law he has been advocating for months known as the SAVE America Act.
The housing bill would have addressed one of the most significant concerns among Americans: the rising cost of living.Army Gen.Chris Donahue is expected to announce his retirement soon, according to two U.S.
officials who are not authorized to speak publicly.This news caught many people by surprise.
Donahue, a Special Forces soldier, currently oversees U.S.Army operations across Europe and Africa.
He is possibly best known as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S.forces under the Biden administration.The summer solstice arrived earlier this week.
Make the most out of the season before it flies by.Gretchen Rubin, the author of The Happiness Project, has been sharing exercises on social media to help make your summer more memorable and satisfying.
Here are some you can try:For additional guidance on how to make your summer safer and brighter, read this NPR Life Kit article.Su...