In the day's other headlines President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as a Democratic

Party's presidential nominee through a virtual roll call.

That's instead of the usual process which takes place at the Party's convention. This year's Democratic

National Convention is scheduled to start on August 19th, which comes after Ohio's

ballot deadline. In a statement, DNC chair Jamie Harrison said that this plan will ensure that quote

Ohioans can exercise their right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice.

The Treasury Department is easing some financial restrictions on Cuba in an effort to boost the island nation's private sector.

One of the biggest changes would allow Cuban entrepreneurs to open US bank accounts and access them online.

A senior US official told reporters today,

we're taking an important step to support the expansion of free enterprise

and the expansion of the entrepreneurial business sector in Cuba.

Cuban officials have said there are about 11,000 private businesses in Cuba accounting

for roughly one-third of the island's employment.

Violent storms swept through North Texas this morning,

leaving more than 1 million businesses and homes without power.

In Dallas, strong winds blew the roof off a hardware store and toppled trees crushing cars and blocking streets.

Golf ball-sized hail pummeled the area late yesterday.

It follows a weekend of deadly weather that killed at least 25 people across seven states.

White House officials said today that the FEMA administrator will visit hard-hit Arkansas tomorrow to assess the damage.

The federal government stands ready to support as needed.

As we turn towards recovery, we urge residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and continue listening to state and local

officials. We also want to encourage everyone nationwide to prepare now for potential

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