SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard has warned beachgoers at South Padre Island, Texas, to avoid the water following several shark attacks and sightings. One individual was hospitalized after a severe shark attack near Beach Access 14 and Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill. South Padre Island Fire and Police Departments provided immediate treatment. To ensure safety, the Coast Guard is using drones, boats, and a helicopter for surveillance. Multiple sharks have been observed near the shoreline, but the condition of the affected individuals remains unknown.

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SUMMARY: During a private meeting with Democratic governors, President Joe Biden disclosed he had a medical checkup following a recent debate and is in good health. The checkup, conducted by a White House physician, took place a few days after the debate due to a cold and was brief, involving no major tests. This information was confirmed by two people familiar with the conversation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that no additional medical exams have been conducted since his last physical in February. The news was first reported by Politico. ABC News has reached out to the White House for comments.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction in Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean, with flooded bridges, uprooted trees, and flying debris. Social media videos showed the historic Flat Bridge in Jamaica submerged by the Rio Cobre river and debris from a hotel facade airborne. Beryl's eye wall impacted Jamaica's southern coast, causing power outages and home damage. The hurricane severely damaged 95% of homes on Mayreau and Union Island in the Lesser Antilles. In Grenada, one person died from a fallen tree, and additional fatalities were reported across Grenada, Carriacou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.

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