Hurricane Debby Hits Land and U.S. Markets Expected to Open Lower: Morning Recap

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to tour seven swing states this week alongside her running mate, who has not yet been named. Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 storm. Noah Lyles won gold in the men’s 100-meter final in a photo finish, becoming the world’s fastest man by a margin of five-thousandths of a second. Harris’ campaign is focused on mobilizing swing-state voters who previously supported Nikki Haley. In the Olympic Games, Katie Ledecky won her ninth gold medal, Julien Alfred won gold for Saint Lucia, and Bobby Finke set a world record. Hurricane Debby is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges and major flooding to southeastern states. Global markets are experiencing a sell-off due to fears of a U.S. economic slowdown. Israel is preparing for a potential attack following the assassinations of two senior militant leaders last week. In other news, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a controversial video, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake challenged her competitor to a debate, and a PAC backed by Elon Musk is under investigation in Michigan. Justice Neil Gorsuch cautioned against Supreme Court reforms in an interview. Maine’s tourism economy is thriving, but housing costs are putting a strain on residents. NBC Select highlights summer products to help beat the heat.

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