Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old woman from Chicago, may have become the world's oldest skydiver after jumping from 13,500 feet in northern Illinois. Skydive Chicago is seeking to certify her jump with the Guinness World Records. Hoffner, who first skydived at 100, was met with applause upon landing and shared that age is just a number. She is considering a hot-air balloon ride next and encourages everyone to try skydiving.

Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, criticized Donald Trump's Ukraine policy and expressed concerns over Trump's potential actions if re-elected, including negotiating with Russia, terminating funding for Ukraine, and withdrawing from NATO. Esper highlighted the importance of NATO for American security and addressed Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold on military nominees due to a policy on service members' travel for abortions.

Kenichi Kato, a seasoned zookeeper, was killed by a lion at a Japanese safari park in Fukushima when the lion escaped through an unlocked door during a transfer process. The park has temporarily closed to improve safety measures. The vice president of the park, Norichika Kumakubo, explained the standard procedure for transferring lions, which Kato appears to have not followed. This incident adds to a list of fatal zookeeper attacks worldwide, including a recent bear attack in Uzbekistan and a 2018 incident involving white tigers.

A submersible vehicle exploring the Philippine Sea discovered a new species of brittle star, named Ophiuroglypha fendouzhe, at a depth of over 25,000 feet. This species, with a creamy white pentagonal body and slender arms, is the deepest-known species of its kind. The discovery, published in the European Journal of Taxonomy, highlights the biodiversity in the ocean's depths and the importance of marine exploration.

A devastating fire at a wedding in Qaraqosh, Iraq, near Mosul, resulted in over 100 fatalities. The bride and groom, Haneen and Revan, escaped with their lives but are now facing severe psychological distress. The fire was reportedly caused by fireworks igniting a ceiling decoration. Government officials have arrested 14 individuals, including the events hall owners, and have ordered inspections of public spaces. The international community has offered assistance to Iraq.

Vladimir Putin's influence in former Soviet states is weakening as Ukraine makes strategic advances and countries like Georgia and Armenia seek closer ties with the West. The Russian military is reportedly panicking due to Ukraine's progress, and Putin's inability to support allies militarily is causing insecurity. Russia expert Natia Seskuria notes that while Russia has economic allies like China, its power is waning, highlighted by Armenia's unanswered request for military aid against Azerbaijan. Georgia's EU membership bid adds complexity, with the Kremlin allegedly trying to prevent its success through hybrid activities.

In Czerniki, Poland, three deceased newborns were found in a home, leading to the arrest of Piotr Gierasik, 54, and his daughter Paulina, 20, on murder charges and allegations of incest. The local community had long suspected abuse within the family. Social workers discovered the bodies following a tip-off. The father, a widower, raised numerous children and was feared by villagers. Changes in Paulina's behavior and appearance raised suspicions, and the father is believed to have altered her appearance to prevent attraction from other men. Mariusz Duszyński from the District Prosecutor's Office in Gdańsk stated that Piotr faces three counts of murder and incest charges.

A female shooter injured five bystanders outside Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row bar in Denver's Lower Downtown neighborhood after being denied entry due to suspected identification issues. The Denver Police Department is searching for the suspect and has released images to aid in her capture. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Eyewitness Madison Sharnowski described the chaos during the shooting, and public safety official Armando Saldate noted a verbal altercation preceded the event. The bar's spokesperson expressed concern about local criminal activity and the desire to work with city officials for improvements. A $2,000 reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled against reopening the death investigation of Ellen Greenberg, who was found with 20 stab wounds in her Manayunk apartment in 2011. Despite the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office and the State Attorney General's Office maintaining her death was a suicide, neuropathologist Lyndsey Emery's findings suggest otherwise. The Commonwealth Court acknowledged investigation deficiencies but was legally bound to favor the Medical Examiner's Office. Greenberg's family has an ongoing civil lawsuit alleging an official cover-up.

Muriel Henriquez, a former colleague of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, revealed that Heuermann stalked her onto a cruise ship, demonstrating his obsession with hunting. Heuermann, arrested for the murders of three young women found near Gilgo State Park in December 2010, is linked to the crimes through DNA evidence from a pizza crust. A gun vault was discovered at his residence, and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison has expressed confidence in Heuermann's guilt. Heuermann, who pleaded not guilty, remains in custody facing multiple murder charges.