Hurricane Harvey indiscriminately affected residents of Houston and its surrounding communities, with no regard to group, race, or class. The Mayor of Houston had advised against a full-scale evacuation, which resulted in widespread trauma when 70 percent of Harris County was submerged. The poor, who lack resources to rebuild, suffered more, echoing the environmental injustice seen during Hurricane Katrina. Despite this, unity among Houston residents is strong as relief efforts continue. Personal testimonies from victims like Lois Ross and Ivy Anderson highlight the human struggle and loss during the disaster.

President Donald Trump has declared that transgender individuals are prohibited from serving in the US military, citing significant healthcare costs and disruptions. The announcement left the fate of currently serving transgender personnel unclear. The Pentagon, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' staff, appeared uninformed about the decision. Pentagon spokesman Jeff Davis directed inquiries to the White House, which did not immediately comment. A study by Rand Corp estimated 2,500 to 7,000 active transgender service members and 1,500 to 4,000 reserves. Critics, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and OutServe-SLDN's Matt Thorn, condemned the decision and suggested potential legal challenges.

The United States has agreed to a $12 billion arms deal with Qatar for the sale of F-15 fighters, despite the ongoing diplomatic rift between Qatar and several Arab nations. US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid al-Attiyah discussed the deal, which aims to enhance Qatar's military capabilities and security cooperation with the US. The deal comes amid mixed messages from the Trump administration regarding the Gulf crisis, with President Trump criticizing Qatar for funding terrorism and other officials calling for de-escalation. The arms deal underscores the US's support for Qatar, which hosts a significant US military base.

Dennis Rodman is expected to visit North Korea on Tuesday, marking his fifth trip to the country. His visit's purpose remains unclear, though he has previously met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and has described his trips as 'basketball diplomacy.' Rodman's previous visit in January 2014, where he sang 'Happy Birthday' to Kim, was met with criticism for not addressing the imprisonment of US citizen Kenneth Bae. The State Department has been notified of his travel, but he is not on an official visit.

A data breach at Deep Root Analytics exposed the personal information of nearly all 200 million registered American voters. The breach, which included details such as birth dates, names, and addresses, was discovered by UpGuard's Chris Vickery. Deep Root took responsibility for the incident, which occurred between June 1 and June 14. The data largely came from external sources and the Republican super-PAC, with additional contributions from entities like American Crossroad and Data Trust. Previous breaches found by Vickery included databases of voters in Mexico and the Philippines, as well as a database linked to a Christian organization.

LeBron James has undergone a significant evolution throughout his NBA career, which can be divided into three phases: his early years in Cleveland, his time in Miami, and his return to Cleveland. Initially, James shouldered a heavy scoring load for undermanned teams and played extensive minutes. In Miami, alongside All-Stars Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, his scoring decreased, and he embraced strategic rest. Back in Cleveland, with a team built around him, his assists increased, reaching a career high. James also shifted his playing style to focus on efficiency, taking more shots close to the rim rather than midrange jumpers.

The NBA season is heating up with the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers leading their conferences, while the San Antonio Spurs follow closely. The East is competitive with Boston and Washington trailing the Cavaliers, and teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls may make strategic trade deals. The West is even more competitive, with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Utah Jazz poised for success, but the Oklahoma City Thunder could struggle. A potential trade deal involving DeMarcus Cousin moving to the New Orleans Pelicans could significantly impact the season.

Zambia is presented as a tourist haven with natural wonders such as the world's largest and most splendid waterfall, Victoria Falls, which is a major attraction and revenue source for Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Northern Circuit, bordering Tanzania with Lake Kasaba Bay on Lake Tanganyika, is recognized as a potential tourist destination. The Livingstone Museum, Zambia's biggest and oldest, showcases historical artifacts, including those of Scottish explorer David Livingstone.