A strong El Niño event is currently underway and is expected to intensify. Former president Trump has suggested that artificial intelligence does not require additional safeguards. The winners of the Emmy awards have been announced.

New York and 21 other states are taking legal action against the Trump administration. They are seeking to block a new rule that would give immigration officials more discretion to deny green cards, visas, or entry to the US.

Further details on these stories are available, including information about a whistleblower's allegations regarding the treatment of detainees and a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security.