News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno

In a news wrap on Monday, residents near Reno, Nevada, were urged to evacuate due to a wildfire causing significant damage. The blaze, known as the Hawk Fire, has scorched approximately 25 square miles and is 27 percent contained. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, with many seeking shelter as shelters are overwhelmed by the influx of evacuees.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire, which is the third human-caused wildfire in the region within two weeks. The ongoing heat wave, extreme temperatures, and strong winds have worsened the situation, making firefighting efforts challenging. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump to implement his executive order restricting mail-in voting, although the order's implementation remains uncertain due to potential legal challenges and limited time for preparation before the midterms.

The order directs the administration to create lists of U.S. citizens and requires the Postal Service to obtain voter lists from states to deliver ballots only to eligible individuals. Lastly, the Pentagon reported striking a boat in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.

This is the first such strike in nearly two months and follows a series of attacks by Russia and Ukraine in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with at least 210 deaths reported in drone and other attacks.