Hong Kong is a battlefield

Greetings, TicToc readers! Wednesday's almost over. Here's what's happening: Ebola spreads from Congo to Uganda Trump's net worth rises to $3 billion SpaceX launches Canadian satellites But first... Hong Kong descends into chaos Hong Kong protesters vowed to keep demonstrating against an extradition bill that has triggered its biggest political crisis in years. Lawmakers postponed debate of the controversial bill as thousands of demonstrators swarmed its Legislative Council, prompting police to fire tear gas and rubber bullets at people in the crowd, many of whom carried umbrellas and wore face masks and helmets. More: At least 72 people were injured and rushed to hospitals. Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam broke into tears during an interview in which she pledged to press forward with the bill.  Critics say the legislation could trap Hong Kong residents in China's judicial system, compromising the island's legal independence.  Headlines from around the world A House panel voted to hold two Trump cabinet officials in contempt of Congress for withholding documents related to the 2020 census. Florida marked the third anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando that left 49 people dead.  Ebola has spread from Congo to neighboring Uganda where a 5-year-old boy was the first to die amid a deadly outbreak.   Eddy Vladimir Féliz Garcia was the second person arrested in connection with the shooting of David Ortiz in the Dominican Republic.  Boris Johnson launched his campaign for Conservative Party leader and U.K. Prime Minister saying "delaying Brexit means defeat." Sponsor Content by SAS In virtually every industry around the world, organizations rely on the SAS® Platform for AI, machine learning and advanced, open analytics. SAS enables a practical approach for turning AI initiatives from idea to reality. Visit sas.com/AI and realize the value of data faster.   Data of the day Global carbon emissions soar. They jumped the most in seven years in 2018, according to BP's annual review of world energy, indicating the world is falling behind in its efforts to rein in climate change. Lean back and watch Trump's net worth rose to $3 billion. Despite business setbacks, the 5% gain over last year reverses two years of declines.  Underwater drones are mapping the ocean floor. Deep-diving scanning tech has helped almost triple the area of surveyed seabeds since 2017. Egypt wants to pull a King Tut statue from Christie's. Officials say the 11-inch bust was likely stolen and they want it back. This'll only take a minute Are you on WhatsApp? Give us one minute a day and we'll send you all the top stories and why they matter. It's more than just headlines. It's context, analysis and commentary to give you the bigger picture. Sign up today. Don't miss this Stuck that landing. Despite heavy fog, SpaceX launched three Canadian satellites into orbit and then landed its Falcon 9 rocket in California.  Zelda returns. Nintendo dominated the E3 Expo by announcing the return of popular titles, such as Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda. Park Avenue glamour. NYC's Waldorf Astoria will sell 375 luxury condos to those wanting to experience the "splendor of a bygone era."   Before you go Dinosaurs are just the beginning. At the Smithsonian National Museum of Museum of Natural History, a newly revamped Hall of Fossils houses hundreds of specimens, focusing on how past changes to the climate may guide a sustainable future.  Thanks for reading! Watch your inbox for our next newsletter tomorrow. Until then, share TicToc Tonight with your friends. -Andrew Mach FOLLOW US SEND TO A FRIEND You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg's TicToc Tonight newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022