A major 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast triggered tsunamis across the Pacific.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East triggered tsunamis affecting Japan, Hawaii, and the US West Coast, though the tsunami threat has since diminished. In other news, the NFL faces concerns over Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) affecting players, while President Trump's EPA attempts to repeal a climate regulation finding. Additionally, a gunman in New York killed four people, and 11 were stabbed at a Michigan Walmart, with suspects apprehended.