In a news wrap on Monday, Tropical Storm Marie is generating high surf along the California coast, with swells reaching up to 10 feet. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for potentially life-threatening waves for beachgoers. Meanwhile, Hurricane Lowell is expected to pass just west of Hawaii tonight, with winds up to 110 miles per hour. The Category 2 storm is taking an unusual path towards Kauai and Ni'ihau, prompting the governor of Hawaii to declare a state of emergency, with areas as far east as the Big Island anticipating up to a foot of rain.
In political news, the Kremlin has stated it is not ruling out future talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, following a weekend visit to Moscow by U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The pair then traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, although no major breakthroughs were announced.
In Western Russia, local authorities reported that a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building, resulting in one death and four injuries.
Nepal observed an official day of mourning for victims of catastrophic floods that occurred nearly two weeks ago. Authorities have confirmed over 1,300 deaths, with approximately 5,000 individuals still missing in Nepal and Tibet. Rescue operations are ongoing, with workers using heavy machinery to clear debris. One rescue worker expressed the profound loss felt by the community.
In the United Kingdom, King Charles reaffirmed the status of Prince Harry and Meghan as non-working royals. A letter sent to government officials clarified that their position is similar to that of private citizens regarding work and security arrangements. This statement aims to eliminate any confusion regarding their status after their return to the U.K. following a six-year absence.
Financial markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday, but travelers are facing record gas prices due to a recent increase in energy prices. According to AAA, the average price of regular gas is approximately $4.15, nearly a dollar higher than last year and exceeding the previous Labor Day record set in 2012.