SUMMARY: Thunderstorms are possible through sunset in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, mainly south of I-10 and Central Florida, with rain ending by 9 PM. Temperatures will drop to the mid-low 70s with partly cloudy skies, shifting winds from north to south, and high humidity overnight. Heavy downpours between 4 PM and 7 PM may cause reduced visibility and temporary flooding. Rain accumulation by midnight varies from 0.01 to 0.20 inches in local areas. Tropical Storm Fernand moves north-northeast away from Bermuda with 40 mph winds. A tropical wave east of the Windward Islands has a 40% chance to develop into a depression soon. High rip current risk remains.

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SUMMARY: The rainbow crosswalk near Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub, installed in 2017 to honor shooting victims, was painted over by Florida authorities following a federal directive banning non-safety-related road art. Despite public outcry and chalk protests at the site, Florida Highway Patrol monitored the area to prevent unauthorized coloring. State Rep. Anna Eskamani criticized the state’s focus on removing the tribute, while Orlando officials condemned the overnight removal. FDOT stated the action ensures road safety and compliance with updated traffic control rules, emphasizing transportation infrastructure should not display political or social messages. Plans for a permanent memorial on adjacent property are underway.

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SUMMARY: Oleksandr Donii, a leader of Ukraine’s 1990 student protests, expected a long struggle for independence, but Ukraine declared sovereignty quickly after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. Despite independence, Russia maintained influence through political pressure and social division, culminating in the 2022 invasion. Early reform efforts failed to oust the Soviet-era rulers, and Ukrainian society was deeply divided. Key mistakes included surrendering Ukraine’s nuclear arsenal under Russian pressure, receiving little in return beyond the weak Budapest Memorandum security assurances. These early compromises have significantly impacted Ukraine’s ongoing fight for sovereignty, European integration, and survival against Russian aggression.

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