U.S. in Turmoil: From Fiscal Downgrades to Natural Disasters

Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating has sparked significant concern among investors, increasing fears over the nation's fiscal health. With America's debt climbing to a staggering $36 trillion, the rating cut pushes for more fiscal discipline from Washington amidst political division on remedial actions.

As severe storms ravaged Kentucky and Missouri, at least 25 lives were lost. The weather onslaught caused widespread destruction and has officials scrambling to respond. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the devastating toll and ongoing recovery efforts in the affected regions, highlighting the need for urgent attention to disaster preparedness.

In a separate alarming incident in Palm Springs, California, a bomb attack near a fertility clinic claimed one life and injured several others. The FBI has classified the incident as an 'intentional act of terrorism' and continues their investigation, marking another point of tension and concern in domestic affairs.

(With inputs from agencies.)