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Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal
Hamas responded Tuesday, June 11, to a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal for Gaza, suggesting amendments but not fully committing to the terms. Israel is viewing the response as a rejection. Hamas insists any cease-fire should lead to a permanent end to the war, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the reconstruction of Gaza, along with the release… -
Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, UN inquiry says
A United Nations inquiry published Wednesday morning, June 12, found that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the early stages of the Gaza war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry, which also accused Israel of crimes against humanity due to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Gaza, released the findings in two separate reports. The… -
Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges
Hunter Biden has been convicted on all charges in his federal gun trial and what that could mean for his future. And a federal judge says a Florida law blocking treatment for trans youth is “unconstitutional.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 12. Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 federal gun… -
Reaction to conservative Supreme Court justices secretly recorded at Gala
A recent undercover operation by liberal activist Lauren Windsor, who posed as a Catholic conservative at a charity event, has brought new scrutiny to the U.S. Supreme Court. Windsor, known for covertly recording prominent Republicans, secretly recorded conversations with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts. The release of this audio… -
FDA warns consumers of toxic shellfish from Oregon and Washington
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on Monday, June 10, against the consumption of some shellfish from Oregon and Washington. According to the FDA, eating them could lead to potentially deadly paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The advisory from the FDA comes as at least 31 people have reported the illness, but… -
Study: Plant-based ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, death
For a long time, health experts have said that eating a plant-based diet is good for your health, but it turns out that is not always the case. A new study backed by the World Cancer Research Fund found not all plant-based diets are created equal, and ultra-processed plant-based foods — like popular vegan meat and… -
Apple unveils its AI strategy, partnership with OpenAI
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 10, where it announced new upgrades to its devices and operating systems. But what’s getting the most attention is Apple Intelligence, the tech company’s new strategy for incorporating artificial intelligence into its business model. “Recent developments in generative intelligence and large language models offer powerful capabilities that provide… -
Blinken in Israel as UN Security Council endorses cease-fire plan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues to urge top Israeli officials to accept and implement a plan for post-war Gaza, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, June 10, and opposition leader Yair Lapid in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, June 11. This comes as he also pushes for more international pressure on Hamas to agree… -
Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial
Jury deliberations are set to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. And Apple finally takes a big step into the world of artificial intelligence with “Apple Intelligence.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Day 2 of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial Jury deliberations will… -
Macron calls for snap election after EU ‘drubbing.’ What does it mean?
Over the last several days, hundreds of thousands of people across the European Union’s 27 nations voted in the European Parliament elections. While centrists remain in the majority, far-right parties from throughout the bloc made inroads picking up a record number of seats. The European Parliament is the legislative body for the 27 member states… -
Controversy over Facebook comment alleging juror misconduct in Trump trial
The recent conclusion of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York has not quelled the surrounding controversy. The latest stir involves a Facebook comment claiming that a juror’s cousin had prior knowledge of Trump’s guilty verdict. Now, that comment’s credibility is in question after the Facebook user who allegedly penned the comment claims… -
Electronic voting expands as FBI raises concerns about security issues
In less than five months, tens of millions of Americans will cast their ballots in what could be a contentious presidential election. More than 30 states and the District of Columbia currently offer electronic voting for U.S. military and overseas voters. However, some states recently expanded electronic ballot returns for people with disabilities. Now, Nevada… -
Views of SCOTUS’ credibility remain polarized ahead of major June rulings
As June progresses, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver decisions on several landmark cases that could have significant implications across various sectors. These cases include issues of presidential immunity potentially affecting former President Donald Trump, limitations on access to the abortion pill Mifepristone and the regulation of social media companies’ content moderation practices.…
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