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Tuesday 06.11.24
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO/Anadolu/Getty Images) |
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| Gaza ceasefire The UN Security Council adopted a resolution proposed by the US for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza. The motion received 14 votes in favor and one abstention by Russia — the first time the council has endorsed such a plan to end the war. Hamas said it welcomed the resolution and is ready to engage with mediators in negotiations to implement the measures. Israel vowed to persist with its military operation in Gaza, saying it won't engage in "meaningless" negotiations with Hamas. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the urgency of reaching an agreement, adding that the US and other world leaders would stand behind the ceasefire proposal. |
Hunter Biden The jury in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial will resume deliberations today after the president's son on Monday declined to testify in his own defense and both sides presented closing arguments in the historic case. The 12-member jury will soon decide whether Hunter Biden is guilty of three charges related to his purchase of a gun in 2018, which prosecutors say violated federal law because he was addicted to crack cocaine at the time. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges. If convicted, Biden could face up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000, though he likely will receive far less than the maximum as a first-time offender. |
Gun violence President Joe Biden will address a major gun violence prevention conference in Washington, DC, today, nearly two years after he signed the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The appearance comes as the White House and the Biden campaign have sought to promote the president's work to tackle gun violence — an issue his team believes resonates with key blocs of voters, including women, young people and Latino communities. A CNN/SSRS poll conducted in April found that 48% of registered voters said gun policy will be extremely important to their presidential vote in November. A Gallup survey last year found 56% of US adults believe gun laws in the country should be stricter. |
Hurricane season The US has been rocked by numerous weather disasters this year that have left a staggering price tag, and forecasters say it could get worse this summer. But climate experts say that FEMA, the nation's disaster relief agency, is expected to run out of money before the hurricane season is over. The US has been thrashed with 11 extreme weather disasters with costs exceeding $1 billion so far this year, with a total price tag of $25.1 billion — tied for the second-most such disasters on record. Data now shows the relief fund could slip into the red by the end of summer — a more than $1.3 billion shortfall in August. FEMA told CNN it is continuing to work with Congress "to ensure sufficient funding is available." The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. |
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Alzheimer's drug A panel of FDA advisers voted Monday to endorse Eli Lilly's early-stage Alzheimer's drug donanemab, agreeing it was safe and effective. The drug works by helping the body remove amyloid plaque buildups in the brain that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. There is no cure and there is still no drug to prevent the development of Alzheimer's, but donanemab and Leqembi, another drug that is already on the market, have been shown to slow the progression of the disease in its early stages. "A future with more approved Alzheimer's treatments is a tremendous advancement for people eligible for these drugs," said Dr. Joanne Pike, Alzheimer's Association President and CEO. "Progress with treatment is happening." |
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Malawi's vice president, 9 others killed in plane crash
The wreckage of a missing plane carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people has been found after it failed to make a scheduled landing Monday. The plane was found Monday following search and rescue operations, according to Malawi officials. |
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Engineering the perfect croissant
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