Officials say Israeli strikes have killed at least 39 people in northern Gaza
In Gaza, Palestinian and hospital officials report that at least 39 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in northern Gaza. This comes after 25 people were killed in strikes near the city of Rafah the day before. The director of the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City confirmed that more than three dozen bodies were brought to the hospital. Additionally, the Palestinian Civil Defense reported retrieving a similar number of bodies from a building hit by an Israeli strike.
Flooding in Iowa displaces residents while heat wave grips much of US
Parts of Iowa are experiencing flooding, forcing people out of their homes after weeks of heavy rain. At the same time, much of the US is facing another heat wave. In Rock Valley, Iowa, sirens blared in the middle of the night, prompting hundreds of residents to evacuate as the Rock River reached capacity. Across the country, 15 million people are under a heat warning and another 90 million are under a heat advisory.
Russia signs pact with North Korea, intensifying standoff with the West over Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea signaled a new level of defiance in the ongoing confrontation with the US and its allies over Ukraine. The pact signed between Russia and North Korea includes mutual military assistance and the possibility of Russia providing weapons to North Korea. Putin framed these actions as a response to NATO’s support for Ukraine. He stated that Russia is prepared to do whatever is necessary to achieve its goals in Ukraine.
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea
An American aircraft carrier has docked in South Korea for joint military exercises with Japan as tensions with North Korea escalate following a security agreement between Russia and North Korea. The US has expressed concerns about the deal between Russia and North Korea, citing potential security threats to South Korea.
FBI offers reward for information on deadly wildfires in New Mexico
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible for starting two fatal wildfires in southern New Mexico. The fires, which claimed two lives and destroyed hundreds of homes, prompted thousands of evacuations. Rain and cooler weather have aided firefighting efforts in the region.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels target ship in the Gulf of Aden as US aircraft carrier returns home
Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly targeted a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden in a recent attack. The US military has ordered the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, a key player in the response to Houthi attacks, to return home. The move comes after escalating tensions in the region.
Ukrainian forces make gains using US-supplied weapons as Trump urges Christian voters to mobilize
Ukraine has had success in pushing back Russian forces along the northeast front following a decision to use US-supplied weapons for targeted strikes in Russian territory. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is calling on evangelical Christians to vote in the upcoming election and has endorsed displaying the Ten Commandments in schools.
Abortion rights activists use ballot initiatives to protect access as US Olympic trials conclude
Abortion rights supporters have utilized citizen initiatives to preserve access in several states since the Supreme Court decision overturning a constitutional right to abortion. However, voters in many states, particularly in the South, do not have the same ability to push for reproductive rights through the ballot initiative process. The US Olympic trials have also concluded, with Sha’Carri Richardson securing her place on the women’s 100-meter team for the Paris Olympics.
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