SUMMARY: Two people were killed and three others, including a Kentucky State Police trooper, were injured in Lexington, Kentucky, after a suspect engaged in multiple incidents culminating in a shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church. The suspect, initially stopped near Blue Grass Airport after a plate reader alert, shot and wounded the trooper before fleeing. He then carjacked a vehicle and was tracked to the church, where he opened fire, killing two women (aged 72 and 32) and injuring two men. Police confronted and fatally shot the suspect at the church. The trooper is stable, and the motive remains unknown.

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SUMMARY: Heavy storms with locally heavy rain and strong wind gusts are forecast for St. Louis Sunday afternoon, starting around lunchtime and intensifying between 3 and 6 p.m. These conditions may lead to localized flooding, so residents should clear storm drains and gutters to prevent issues. Temperatures will drop to the low 80s during the storms, with overnight lows near 71 degrees under partly cloudy skies. The upcoming week will feature scattered afternoon thunderstorms with mostly dry periods. Highs will reach the low 90s midweek and upper 80s by Friday and Saturday, with overnight lows in the low to mid 70s.

The strongest chance for heavy rain is around 4 p.m. Rain is expected in between 12 and 7 p.m.

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SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, escalating tensions with key trade partners. Trump cited longstanding trade deficits and security concerns, accusing Mexico of insufficient action against drug trafficking despite border cooperation. The EU called for dialogue and warned of countermeasures, while leaders like Macron and Meloni urged negotiation to avoid trade wars. Mexico expressed disagreement, deeming the tariffs unfair, but its president remained optimistic about reaching better terms. The tariffs threaten to disrupt \$2 trillion in EU-U.S. trade, especially impacting European exports like pharmaceuticals, cars, and wine, and could redefine global trade norms.

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