The recent Israeli attacks on districts in Gaza City have resulted in a devastating loss of life, with at least 42 people killed according to the director of the Hamas-run government media office. The strikes targeted residential areas, including historic refugee camps like Al-Shati and the Al-Tuffah neighborhood. These attacks have sparked outrage and condemnation,
Politics
In May, President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, along with the Democratic National Committee, managed to raise a total of $85 million, making it the second-best month for fundraising this election cycle. Despite this achievement, the amount fell short when compared to the $141 million raised by former President Donald Trump’s political operation and the Republican
The recent statements made by the leader of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, have sparked concerns of a potential all-out war with Israel. Nasrallah has warned that if a full-scale conflict erupts between Hezbollah and Israel, the fight would have “no rules and no red lines.” This escalation comes in the wake of increased cross-border fire
Russia and North Korea recently signed a new “comprehensive strategic partnership” as Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first state visit to North Korea in 24 years. The partnership included a mutual defense pact and was signed hours after Putin’s arrival in Pyongyang to a warm welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are currently working on legislation to address the alarming increase in deepfake AI pornographic images circulating online. This new bill, dubbed the Take It Down Act, aims to hold social media companies accountable for policing and removing such harmful content from their platforms. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is the main sponsor
Iran is set to hold snap elections on June 28 following the unexpected death of former Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The upcoming election has been under scrutiny by analysts who doubt its fairness and its potential to bring about any real change in the country. Amidst a struggling economy, widespread discontent
In a show of support for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered at a fundraiser that raised a record-breaking $30 million-plus for the Democratic candidate. The event, held at the 7,100-seat Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured celebrities like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand taking the stage to
The recent Group of Seven summit saw an unexpected guest in the form of Pope Francis, who took the opportunity to share his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI). The pope emphasized both the positive and negative aspects of AI, highlighting how it could lead to increased access to knowledge but also widen the gap between
During a meeting with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump referred to Milwaukee, the host city of the 2024 Republican National Convention, as a “horrible” city overrun by crime. These comments sparked criticism from Democrats, with Trump’s allies rushing to defend his remarks. The Trump campaign vehemently denied that he called the city “horrible,” labeling
The White House is expected to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as the chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the upcoming week, with her first hearing scheduled for July 8th. This move comes as a replacement for Martin Gruenberg, who is stepping down in light of a recent investigation that uncovered widespread sexual harassment