Officials say Israeli strikes in northern Gaza have left at least 39 people dead
In Gaza Strip’s Deir Al-Balah, Palestinian and hospital officials reported that at least 39 individuals were killed by Israeli strikes in northern Gaza. This comes after a previous incident where 25 people were killed and 50 wounded in strikes near Rafah. Director of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, Fadel Naem, confirmed that over three dozen bodies were brought to the hospital. The Palestinian Civil Defense also reported the same number of casualties from a building hit by an Israeli strike in an eastern neighborhood of Gaza City.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels target ship in Gulf of Aden as Eisenhower aircraft carrier returns
In Dubai, an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden but caused no damage. While the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, leading the response to Houthi attacks, has been ordered to return home, tensions continue to escalate. The Houthis identified the targeted vessel as the bulk carrier Transworld Navigator, with no injuries reported as a result of the attack.
Helicopters deployed to rescue flooded Iowa town as heatwave affects much of US
The governor of Iowa has sent helicopters to evacuate residents from flooded homes in Rock Valley while a heatwave grips the United States. Sirens blared in Rock Valley as the Rock River reached its limit due to heavy rain. Approximately 15 million people are under a heat warning and another 90 million are under a heat advisory, as the relentless heat and humidity continues across the nation.
Republicans criticize Biden’s executive order on voter registration ahead of elections
Republicans are targeting a Biden administration executive order that asks federal agencies to assist with voter registration, claiming it is unconstitutional and an attempt to interfere in the upcoming elections. The White House dismissed the criticism as baseless, while Republican officials have issued subpoenas and called on the Supreme Court to challenge the order.
Biden and allies seek support from GOP women in swing-state suburbs
President Biden and his allies are trying to win over Republican women in swing states who may be opposed to a second Trump presidency. Despite efforts, interviews in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County show little evidence of traditional Republicans abandoning Trump in significant numbers.
LGBTQ+ librarians face challenges amid Pride Month events
During Pride Month, LGBTQ+ individuals report facing increasing difficulties at work, from being misgendered to physical assaults. Gender nonconforming library workers are also dealing with growing calls for book bans, with titles related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and race facing criticism. The American Library Association documented a record number of censored titles in 2023.
Trump to address evangelical group advocating for national abortion ban
Donald Trump is scheduled to speak to politically influential evangelicals who support him but want to see a nationwide ban on abortion. Trump’s views on abortion have raised concerns among some evangelical members, who are pushing for more restrictions. The upcoming event in Washington aims to rally support for restricting abortion rights.
Abortion rights advocate, survivor of sexual assault, to campaign with first lady Jill Biden
A woman who survived sexual assault and advocates for reproductive rights will campaign with first lady Jill Biden in Pennsylvania. The campaign coincides with the anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade and highlights the ongoing battle over abortion rights in the US, with many states imposing restrictions on access to abortion.
Family of 6 found dead in landslide in China amid severe weather warnings
Rescuers discovered a family of six dead in a temple in Fujian province following landslides caused by heavy rain. Severe weather warnings have been extended in the region, with historic flooding leading to multiple fatalities. The extreme weather conditions continue to pose challenges in parts of China.
South Africa’s new government sparks racial tensions despite unity image
The new coalition government in South Africa, featuring a Black president and a white opposition leader, has inadvertently reignited racial tensions. Many Black South Africans express discomfort with a white-led party being part of the government, highlighting the lingering effects of apartheid. Despite efforts at unity, racial divisions persist in the country.
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