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View online August 01, 2022 1/ McKinney fire: Two bodies found in burnt-out car as fire grows into California's largest blaze of 2022 Two people have been killed in a California wildfire which erupted this weekend into the state's largest of the year so far.   The McKinney Fire, which started on Friday, has grown to 82 square miles (212 sq km) and is 0 per cent contained, according to the state fire agency Cal Fire.   The fire is burning in the Klamath National Forest, near the Oregon border. So far, 2,000 residents and hikers on the Pacific Crest trail have been evacuated. At least 12 homes have burned down.   Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office said that two people were found dead inside a burnt-out vehicle after the fire tore through a residential neighbourhood. 2/ White House says 'we do not support Taiwan independence' amid reports of Pelosi visit 'We have said that we do not support Taiwan independence and we have said that we expect cross-strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means' 3/ Psychiatrist shares heartbreaking fallout of Sandy Hook shooting during Alex Jones defamation trial "The overwhelming cause of their pain is what Jones is doing" said a psychiatrist during his testimony on Monday 4/ Elon Musk's father says he is not proud of his billionaire son: 'He feels like he's behind schedule' Errol Musk says famous son is behind schedule. 'Where he is now, he would have liked to have been there five years ago' 5/ Trump calls WNBA star Brittney Griner 'spoiled' and says he wouldn't make deal for her release 'He's absolutely one of the worst in the world, and he's going to be given his freedom because a potentially spoiled person goes into Russia loaded up with drugs' The Big Question What are five keys things to look out for as the Senate tries to pass major climate and tax bill? Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's announcement of a deal on a spending bill to tackle climate change and lower prescription drug prices shocked many in Washington.   Now comes the hard part – actually passing the legislation. Senate Democrats hope to hold a vote on the bill, formally known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, this week. The plan is to do so through a process called budget reconciliation, which allows for bills to pass with a simple majority and to sidestep a Republican filibuster.   But there are still plenty of hurdles. For bills to pass under reconciliation, they need to be related to the budget and spending. Furthermore, Democrats only have 50 Senators, meaning they need every member of their caucus to vote on it and Vice President Kamala Harris would break the tie.   With that in mind, here are five groups of people to watch this week. Read the full story > Watch/ Brazilian twins conjoined at the head separated by UK surgeon after 33-hour operation NUMBER OF THE DAY 30   – The death toll from devastating flooding in rural Kentucky has risen to 30 people, authorities have confirmed, as searches for the missing continued. QUOTE OF THE DAY "He feels like he's behind schedule. Where he is now, he would have liked to have been there five years ago." –  Elon Musk's father Errol has said he isn't proud of his son, while describing the billionaire's brother Kimbal as his "pride and joy". Other stories you might like This 'abortion storyteller' put her safety at risk to testify at a 'brutal' congressional hearing. Here's why Johnny Depp sought to submit nude photos of Amber Heard as evidence at defamation trial, unsealed docs suggest Fans are divided over Taylor Swift's private jet usage Articles available exclusively to subscribers Vishwam Sankaran, The Independent - Nasa to send two more helicopters to Mars for sample return mission Other newsletters you might like The Race Report Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White Sign up Morning Headlines Weekdays, 8am (UK time) Written by Joe Sommerlad Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.