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China’s lunar probe obtains new moon rock samples ( CBS , CNN ) WikiLeaks founder takes guilty plea for conspiracy charges ( Reuters , AP ) Kenyan protesters storm parliament and chaos ensues ( CNN , Reuters ) Israel declares that Orthodox Jews must be drafted into the military ( CNN ) U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis ( CBS ) Panthers win their first ever Stanley C...

Record flooding strikes the Midwest, affecting South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota with up to 11 inches of rain, causing bridges and roads to be submerged and threatening the Rapidan Dam in Minnesota. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu refuses to halt attacks on Gaza until Hamas is eliminated, sparking controversy and potentially straining US relations amid Biden's call for an immediate ceasefire....

The Supreme Court upheld the gun restriction law prohibiting domestic violence perpetrators from owning firearms. Donald Trump’s lawyers argued for the dismissal of his classified documents case, while his fundraising for 2024 outpaced Biden's by $60 million last month. NASA announced the Boeing Starliner’s return has been delayed indefinitely due to technical issues. Argentina and the US won...

SCOTUS voted to uphold a Trump-era investment tax for offshore investments, though still dodging the question on whether a wealth tax will be implemented. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill targeting social media platforms and their effects on teenagers and children by implementing stronger age verification and time limits. President Biden announces a U.S. ban on the usage of Kaspersky s...

*The material herein is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Nvidia became the world's most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft and Apple with a market value of $3.3 trillion. Louisiana mandated Ten Commandments displays in all public school classrooms, sparking constitutional concern...

Superstar Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Long Island. The Biden administration announced a new effort to provide undocumented spouses and children of US citizens an easier path to citizenship. Robert Morris, a Texas megachurch pastor and Trump’s former spiritual advisor, resigned after allegations of sexual abuse. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faced harsh scrutiny in a S...

An investigative report found that the Pentagon launched an anti-vax campaign in the Philippines to undermine China during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The IRS is aiming to put an end to a major tax loophole used by the rich to raise up to $50 billion. The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet in order to increase his influence over a poten...

The Supreme Court struck down a ban on bump-stocks, which allow regular rifles to fire up to 800 rounds a minute. Trump banned the gun accessory in 2017 after the Las Vegas shooting that killed 58 people. A federal judge ordered Alex Jones to liquidate his assets in order to pay the $1.5 billion defamation verdicts owed to the Sandy Hook victims’ families. Jones had previously claimed that the mas...

At Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, shareholders supported CEO Elon Musk’s effort to reclaim a $56 billion pay package, and Tesla announced plans to move their legal home to Texas. G7 leaders agreed to a $50 billion loan for Ukraine funded by profits from frozen Russian investments, and President Biden signed a collective security agreement at the G7 summit. The Supreme Court unanimously protec...

The Federal Reserve announces that inflation has reduced but has yet to dip below the projected goal, subsequently pushing back the cut estimate to December. The Southern Baptist Convention rejects both allowing female pastors and the use of IVF fertilization within their parishes. The UN has confirmed that both sides of the Israel-Hamas war have committed war crimes, while Anthony Blinken announc...

In a secretly recorded interview, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito asserted that the US should return to a place of godliness; Alito also recently flew two flags associated with January 6th rioters on his properties. Four Cornell instructors and one Chinese tourist were stabbed in a park in northern China by a 55 year old man now in custody; none of the victims sustained major injuries. Hunter B...

Apple announced Apple AI, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT with a focus on privacy, distinguishing it from Microsoft and Google. Despite predictions, France's far-right National Rally fell short of a majority after Macron dissolved parliament, reflecting a broader European trend where far-right gains did not materialize, though some liberal and green seats were lost. The U.N. Security Council pass...

Four Israeli hostages taken during the October 7th attack have been rescued and are currently receiving medical treatment, and Benny Gantz announced his resignation from the Israeli War Cabinet. Hunter Biden’s daughter testified in his federal gun trial, stating her beliefs of his improving condition. The US added a major influx of jobs in May, surpassing predictions as the labor market continues...

40, including 14 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a U.N. school in Gaza. The school was sheltering 6,000, including members of Hamas. No prior warning was given. Rex Heurmann, the suspected Long Island killer, was charged with killing two other women. The new charges come after police found DNA and a hard drive related to the killings on Heurmann’s property. Hallie Biden testified in...

Israel conducted a $2 million social media campaign targeting US officials to influence support for the Gaza war using fake accounts, while a Syrian gunman wounded a security officer at the US Embassy in Lebanon. Boeing successfully launched astronauts aboard their Starliner craft, aiming to rival SpaceX in future missions. Senate Republicans blocked the Right to Contraception Bill, citing existin...

Wildfires in northern Israel ignited by Hezbollah rockets from Lebanon have been exacerbated by severe heat and dry weather, while the Maldives has banned Israeli entry due to the Gaza conflict. The Louisiana Legislature passed a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for those convicted of aggravated sex crimes against children, pending the governor's approval. OpenAI whistleblower...

Hunter Biden’s felony gun possession trial began yesterday, marking the first time a president's child is on trial in American history. President Biden is set to sign an executive order sealing the Mexican border once daily migrant crossings exceed 2,500, responding to the current crossings of over 3,500 asylum seekers per day. The Proud Boys, a violent extremist group, have regained momentum...

US calls for ceasefire in Gaza and the IDF confirms to performing operations in Rafah. Trump announces plans to appeal 34 felony convictions. Mexico’s historical 2024 election amidst growing violence. The 2024 Scripp’s National Spelling Bee champion defends title 3 years in a row. The CDC is considering an MDMA approval for PTSD treatment. Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, passes away at...

Former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records related to hush money payments, becoming the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of a crime. Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were convicted of subversion under China’s national security law, facing 3 years to life in prison, in a trial criticized globally as politically motivate...

South Africa had a strong voter turnout in their most important election since the end of apartheid, following criticism of the ANC for the nation’s current issues. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse himself from the 2020 election and January 6th riot cases, despite raised eyebrows after controversial flags were hung outside his home. Pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler had all charges...

Judge Cannon rejected the prosecution’s request for a gag order on Trump that alleged the former president led his followers to believe he was in danger during the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid. Pope Francis apologized for using a homophobic slur during a closed-door meeting with Italian Bishops. T-Mobile will buy nearly all of US Cellular in a 4.4 billion dollar deal which will give T-Mobile customers more...

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah, but Israeli airstrikes killed 45 people following Hamas rockets over Tel Aviv. The NCAA may soon pay college athletes in a $2.8 billion settlement pending federal judge approval. A landslide in Papua New Guinea buried over 2,000 people, with only six bodies recovered so far. Kabosu, the dog behind Dogecoin, died at 1...

The Supreme Court upheld South Carolina's redistricting, seen as racial gerrymandering. The US Justice Department sued Ticketmaster for monopoly practices. A lack of body camera footage complicates golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest case. A stage collapse in Mexico killed 9 and injured over 100. A bipartisan border security bill failed in the Senate. Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump for 2024....

A powerful tornado tore through Greenfield, Iowa, destroying homes, crumpling cars, and leaving residents missing, prompting a disaster proclamation and rescue operation. Uvalde, Texas announced a $2 million settlement with families of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims and a lawsuit against 92 officers for their slow response, aiming for better police training. A second case of bird flu...

A Singapore Airlines flight to London hit unexpected turbulence which resulted in the death of a 73  year-old passenger. The United Nations suspended food distribution in Rafah due to increased safety concerns in Gaza. Police broke up the University of Michigan pro-Palestine encampment and the university’s president issued an email with recent campus photographs. A mass shooting in Nigeria killed...