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Israel killed Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr in an airstrike on Beirut, claiming revenge for a deadly rocket attack. Presidents Biden and Lula urged Venezuela to release election data after conflicting victory claims. Vice President Harris will soon announce her running mate and campaign with them in key states. The Heritage Foundation's director resigned due to Trump campaign backlash, but the gr...

Outrage spread in Venezuela as President Maduro was declared the election winner over Edmundo Gonzalez, despite polls showing Gonzalez ahead and widespread protests. President Biden's proposed Supreme Court reforms, including 18-year term limits and an ethics code, face strong Republican opposition. A UK stabbing at a Taylor Swift event killed two children and injured nine, with a 17-year-old...

Israel is deciding on a response after a rocket attack in Golan Heights killed 12 teenagers, with Hezbollah denying involvement. The Park Fire in Northern California has grown to over 350,000 acres, leading to evacuations in Paradise. Venezuelans voted in a high-stakes presidential election between Nicolas Maduro and a united opposition. Trump told supporters in Florida that voting for him would &...

In a recent poll, Kamal Harris is shown to be quickly narrowing the gap between her and Donald Trump for the 2024 election. The Canadian Rockies are currently being devastated by a wildfire as it hits the resort town of Jasper. California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently ordered for homeless encampments to be removed throughout the state. J.D. Vance released the foreword of his upcoming book reg...

This week saw record-breaking temperatures, with Monday becoming the hottest day ever recorded globally, reaching an average of 62.87°F, surpassing even Sunday's record. FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new details about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, involving a drone and crude explosives. President Biden addressed the public after dropping out of the presidential race, citin...

Kamala Harris launched her campaign in Wisconsin, securing a slight lead over Trump with 100 days until the election. Senator Robert Menendez will resign on August 20th after being found guilty of bribery and corruption. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's U.S. visit was overshadowed by Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and was met with protests. Secret Service...

Kamala Harris shattered the record for largest-single day of campaign donations, and is now deciding on a running mate for the 2024 election. The House Committee grills the director of the Secret Service over denied Trump detail during his attempted assassination. Following a declared evacuation, Israel deploys tanks into Khan Younis. Karen Reed will head back to court in January over the case of...

Hey Current2 listeners, it’s Gabe, your host for the Headline Roundup. You might’ve noticed we’ve had less news on the site than usual recently, so sorry about that. We’ve been working on some super cool new updates coming soon and I’m here to fill you in until they launch. Over the past couple weeks, we’ve brought onto the team some incredibly talented journalists who until now have been posting...

President Biden's surprise withdrawal from the 2024 race has endorsed VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, potentially making history as the first Black woman on a major party's presidential ticket amidst uncertain party reception. A global Microsoft outage disrupted services worldwide; a wildfire in Salt Lake City prompted evacuations; the Secret Service faced criticism over securi...

Obama privately expressed doubts about Biden's chances in 2024, while Trump, recovering from an assassination attempt, is set to accept the Republican nomination at the RNC. Bob Newhart, the beloved comic actor, passed away at 94. An Illinois deputy was charged with murdering Sonya Massey in her home, and 19 were killed in Bangladesh amid student protests. Nevada judge Michele Fiore was charge...

Biden going through the ringer as Representative Adam Schiff asks for him to step down as Democratic nominee, but Biden remains steadfast with recent COVID-19 diagnosis. NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was wrongfully handcuffed on a United Airlines flight, stating that he “felt like a criminal.” 2024 Emmy nominations bring record breaking shows like ‘The Bear’ and ‘Shogun’ into the spotlight. Germ...

Police fatally shot a man outside the Republican National Convention during a park fight involving a knife. Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) to Texas over a California transgender law, despite having a transgender daughter. Senator Bob Menendez was convicted of corruption charges, prompting pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to consider expulsion if Menendez do...

Trump chose Ohio Senator JD Vance as his 2024 running mate, while Trump’s classified documents trial was dismissed. China's economy showed weak 4.7% growth in Q2, prompting Xi Jinping to meet with economists. Spain won the Euro 2024 championship, and Argentina's Copa América game was delayed by hooligans before they beat Colombia. A suspected serial killer in Kenya confessed to killing 42...

Donald Trump was rushed offstage at a rally in Pennsylvania by Secret Service after shots rang out in the crowd and Trump’s ear was seemingly hit. A federal investigation is currently underway with two people dead and other injured. Hamas has announced that their military chief has indeed survived the deadly Israeli attack on Saturday. Kate Middleton attended Wimbledon yesterday after her recent c...

US consumer prices fell for the first time in 4 years in June, suggesting inflation is easing faster than expected. US and German intelligence foiled a Russian plot to assassinate a German arms firm CEO supplying weapons to Ukraine. President Biden defended his candidacy amid health concerns, sparking calls for his withdrawal from the race. A Chinese tourist near Tokyo was rescued 80 kilometers aw...

Residents in Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama can now buy bullets from vending machines with AI tech to ensure safe sales. Gregg Berhalter was fired as the U.S. men’s soccer coach after a poor Copa America performance, while England beat the Netherlands to reach the Euro 2024 finals. Witness testimony began in Alec Baldwin's trial for the "Rust" shooting, with Baldwin pleading not guilty...

Biden delivered an impressive address at the NATO summit, fighting back on the belief that his advanced age and recent performance at the presidential debate make him unsuitable for office. A US marshal assigned to protect Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shot an 18 year-old outside the Justice’s house for carjacking. Hurricane Beryl continues its devastation throughout Texas, leaving many wi...

Boeing admits guilt in hiding faulty 737 Max autopilot, fined $487 million; Netanyahu demands flexible Gaza ceasefire; 2024 set for hottest year amid climate change and El Nino, extending record heat streak. President Emmanuel Macron denies the Prime Minister's resignation amid French gridlock, prioritizing the country's stability. Terror strikes Ukraine as a Russian missile hits Kyiv'...

France's election ended in a big win for Leftists with no party gaining a majority. The U.K.'s Labour Party won in a landslide, making Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. Storm Beryl is likely to regain hurricane status and hit Houston with high winds and heavy rainfall. House Democrats urged Biden to step down, but he continued his campaign. The World Artificial Intelligence Conference i...

A study published Wednesday found that people taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at risk of developing a rare and irreversible form of blindness called NAION, which blocks blood flow to the optic nerve. The study indicated that people with diabetes were four times more likely to be diagnosed with NAION if they were prescribed semaglutide, the main ingredient in both drugs, though more research is ne...

In northern India, a stampede at a Hindu event killed 116 people and injured 80 due to overcrowding. President Biden criticized a Supreme Court ruling granting legal immunity to all presidents, delaying Donald Trump's hush money conviction sentencing. Giuliani lost his law license over election interference. The US men’s soccer team was eliminated from Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay,...

The U.S. Justice Department is charging Boeing with fraud following two fatal crashes, demanding a guilty plea or trial, with a $487 million penalty included in the plea deal. Meanwhile, Boeing is buying back Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock, and Airbus will handle the supplier’s European debt. Israel ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis, indicating a possible gro...

The AI chatbot program “Perplexity AI” is currently in hot water for alleged plagiarism for reports of using information for other sources without providing credit. Time Magazine signed a deal with Open AI to allow the company to train on their content. France’s right-wing National Rally party has won the first parliamentary round, creating the potential for the first nationalist rule in France si...

Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a contentious exchange marked by personal attacks, false claims, and discussions on key issues including the economy, abortion rights, immigration, their ages, and democracy. The debate opened with both candidates sparring over economic policies, each blaming the other for inflation while claiming credit for job creation. Trump endorsed the overturning of Roe...

In the recent U.S. primaries, New York Democrats saw a change with George Latimer defeating current Representative Jamaal Bowman, targeting Bowman’s opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. In Colorado, GOP Representative Lauren Boebert won in her new district's primaries, now favored to win in November. In Bolivia, armored vehicles rammed the government palace in what is believed to be an attempte...