Bacon signals Trump’s new tariff order ‘will be defeated’ by Congress

A major earthquake struck the coastal region Friday, damaging infrastructure and prompting widespread evacuations. Local authorities reported dozens of injuries and expect to confirm casualty numbers as rescue teams assess collapsed buildings and inaccessible neighborhoods.

Emergency response units have mobilized search-and-rescue efforts, with drones and heavy equipment deployed to reach affected areas. Hospitals were overwhelmed with patients as aftershocks continued to rattle the area, prompting temporary closures of some facilities.

Authorities urged residents to avoid coastal zones due to potential tsunami threats and to follow official guidance on shelter locations and supply distribution points. International aid agencies indicated readiness to assist with medical supplies, water, and temporary housing as power remains sporadically available.