Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he will not agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, which has put the latest truce proposal to the test. Netanyahu’s remarks, made in an interview with a pro-Netanyahu Israeli TV channel, have caused concern among families of hostages held by Hamas and could pose a challenge for mediators trying to end the war.
In the Midwest, heavy flooding has led to the collapse of a rail bridge in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The flooding has also forced evacuations and tragically resulted in at least one death. The situation in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota is dire, with entire neighborhoods and even a town being evacuated. More rain is expected in the region, while a heatwave continues in the Southeast, parts of the South, and the Plains.
The Supreme Court is set to address a series of decisions related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including issues surrounding former President Donald Trump’s immunity from criminal charges and the prosecution of his supporters involved in the attack. The court will also rule on whether former Trump adviser Steve Bannon can avoid prison while appealing his contempt of Congress conviction.
The Supreme Court has taken up cases involving state bans on gender-affirming care for minors, amid increasing restrictions on transgender rights in Republican-led states. The Biden administration and families are seeking to block these bans, which affect health care, school sports participation, and bathroom usage for transgender individuals.
In efforts to combat rising HIV cases among young gay Latinos, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is directing funding towards regions with high infection rates. While African Americans continue to have the highest HIV rates overall, the Latino community has seen a significant increase in new diagnoses among gay and bisexual men, prompting calls for targeted funding and prevention efforts.
In an affluent Atlanta suburb, both Biden and Trump are working to win over wary Georgia voters ahead of their first general election debate in their rematch. Georgia, a critical battleground in the 2020 election, will test the ability of both candidates to assemble winning coalitions despite challenges and voter disenchantment.
The cargo ship Dali, responsible for a bridge collapse in Baltimore, has finally left for Virginia after nearly three months. The ship, which crashed into a bridge column and caused the collapse, is now headed to Norfolk for repairs and the removal of containers. The incident highlighted economic challenges in Iran amidst a “Hamster” crypto craze ahead of the presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi.
Authorities in Russia’s Dagestan region have declared a day of mourning following attacks by Islamic militants that killed 20 people, mostly police officers. The coordinated assaults in Makhachkala and Derbent were the deadliest in Russia since March and have raised concerns about extremist violence in the Muslim-majority region.
Princess Anne of Britain has sustained minor injuries and a concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England. She is currently hospitalized for observation but is expected to make a full recovery. The exact cause of the injuries has not been confirmed, but speculation suggests that horses may have been involved in the incident.
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