Firefighters Save Rouen Cathedral as Hurricane Beryl Devastates Vermont
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Firefighters in Rouen, France, successfully extinguished a fire at the city's historic medieval cathedral, which suffered only minor damage. The blaze, captured on cell phone video, erupted around midday, sending smoke billowing from the spire. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire. The cathedral, a renowned gothic structure and a favorite subject of impressionist artist Claude Monet, remains a significant cultural landmark.
In the United States, the remnants of hurricane Beryl have caused severe flooding in Vermont, resulting in at least one death and over 100 rescues. Torrential rains led to more than six inches of rainfall in some areas, transforming roads into rivers and inundating homes and businesses. Residents expressed shock at the devastation, recalling similar catastrophic flooding from the previous year.
Meanwhile, in Texas, energy officials reported that approximately 500,000 customers are expected to remain without power into next week following Beryl's landfall as a category 1 hurricane, which knocked out electricity for 2.7 million homes and businesses. Frustration is mounting over the slow pace of power restoration.
In political news, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Republican proposal to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for not releasing recordings related to President Biden's classified documents case. The measure, which would have imposed a daily fine on Garland, was defeated with support from four Republicans alongside all Democrats.
On the economic front, U.S. consumer prices saw their first decline in four years, with the consumer price index dropping by 0.1% from May to June. Despite this decrease, prices remain 3% higher than the same time last year, providing a glimmer of hope for Federal Reserve officials contemplating interest rate cuts.
In cultural news, actress Shelley Duvall passed away in her sleep at her Texas home at the age of 75. Duvall, known for her roles in films directed by Robert Altman and her iconic performance in Stanley Kubrick's \"The Shining,\" had largely stepped away from the public eye in recent decades.
Looking ahead, PBS NewsHour will explore the influence of evangelical churches on political polarization and feature a groundbreaking fashion show showcasing indigenous designers.
In the United States, the remnants of hurricane Beryl have caused severe flooding in Vermont, resulting in at least one death and over 100 rescues. Torrential rains led to more than six inches of rainfall in some areas, transforming roads into rivers and inundating homes and businesses. Residents expressed shock at the devastation, recalling similar catastrophic flooding from the previous year.
Meanwhile, in Texas, energy officials reported that approximately 500,000 customers are expected to remain without power into next week following Beryl's landfall as a category 1 hurricane, which knocked out electricity for 2.7 million homes and businesses. Frustration is mounting over the slow pace of power restoration.
In political news, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Republican proposal to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for not releasing recordings related to President Biden's classified documents case. The measure, which would have imposed a daily fine on Garland, was defeated with support from four Republicans alongside all Democrats.
On the economic front, U.S. consumer prices saw their first decline in four years, with the consumer price index dropping by 0.1% from May to June. Despite this decrease, prices remain 3% higher than the same time last year, providing a glimmer of hope for Federal Reserve officials contemplating interest rate cuts.
In cultural news, actress Shelley Duvall passed away in her sleep at her Texas home at the age of 75. Duvall, known for her roles in films directed by Robert Altman and her iconic performance in Stanley Kubrick's \"The Shining,\" had largely stepped away from the public eye in recent decades.
Looking ahead, PBS NewsHour will explore the influence of evangelical churches on political polarization and feature a groundbreaking fashion show showcasing indigenous designers.
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