The 7 Trump fires a labor official; Texas Democrats leave the state; Russian volcano; and more
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Aug 4, 2025 Recent political turmoil heats up with a significant labor official's dismissal, stirring debates over gerrymandering as Texas Democrats stage a bold protest. Meanwhile, a chilling aerial look highlights the devastation in Gaza amid ongoing blockades. A tense manhunt unfolds for an armed suspect, while medical experts warn about a critical heart risk tied to lipoprotein A. To top it off, the unexpected eruption of the Krasininikov volcano after centuries of silence grabs attention, raising concerns about geological instability in Russia.
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Labor Market Weakness Controversy
- The U.S. labor market showed weakness with slowed hiring and increased unemployment in July.
- Trump claimed the jobs numbers were "phony" and fired the Labor Statistics commissioner over it, raising concerns about agency independence.
Texas Democrats' Quorum-Breaking Escape
- Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps.
- They stayed away to break quorum, aiming to prevent a gerrymandered map that divides communities along racial lines.
Rare Gaza Aerial Photos
- Photojournalist Heidi Levine flew on a Jordanian Air Force aid flight to Gaza.
- She captured rare aerial images of destruction and crowded tent camps amid a severe Israeli blockade.