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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 existing Supreme Court protections. The Georgia Court of Appeals paused Donald Trump's election subversion case pending a ruling on DA Fani Willis's disqualification. LAX has been dubbed a major drug smuggling gateway following a four-year investigation. Amanda Knox was re-convicted of slander related to the 2007 murder of her roommate in Italy. The WHO reported the first human death from bird flu A(H5N2), a 59-year-old in Mexico.



Israel targets US lawmakers with information campaign, shots heard at US embassy (NYT, Reuters, CNN)

Boeing to try launching astronauts into space (AP, NBC)

Senate blocks bill protecting contraception (CNN, NBC)

Trump’s election subversion case paused until Fani Willis ruling (CNN)

LAX considered “the drug smuggling gateway of the world” (ABC)

Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander (AP)

WHO announces first human death from bird flu A (Reuters)

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 whistleblowers have accused the company of a culture of "recklessness and secrecy" regarding AI risks. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but his party lost its parliamentary majority, leading to a focus on economic growth and Hindu nationalism. The US court of appeals blocked a Black-owned venture capitalist organization from exclusively awarding grants to Black female entrepreneurs due to racial discrimination concerns. Giant venomous Joro spiders are spreading across the eastern US, with sightings from Florida to Ohio. Arizona is set to vote on a bill allowing local police to arrest unauthorized migrants and judges to deport them.



Wildfires spread in Israel after rocket impact, Maldives bans Israelis (Reuters, AP)

Surgical castration approved as potential punishment for sex offenders in Louisiana (CBS, AP)

OpenAI whistleblowers reveal ChatGPT is not transparent (NYT, AP)

India 2024 election predicts landslide (Reuters)

US Court of Appeals blocks Fearless Fund grant plans (CNN)

Venomous flying spiders making their way to the East Coast (CBS)

Arizona proposal to allow border-crossing arrests goes to final vote (AP)

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 and restructured to support Trump after his recent guilty verdict. Four more Israeli hostages are now confirmed to be dead. Dr. Anthony Fauci testified for the first time about the U.S. pandemic response and COVID-19 origins under House Republican scrutiny. Nigeria's major labor unions have shut down the main power grid, causing nationwide flight disruptions due to a strike over the government's refusal to agree to a new minimum wage. A Judge refuses to shut down Alex Jones, for now.



The Bulletin Brief:

Jury seated in Hunter Biden gun trial (CNN, CBS) 

Biden expected to announce new border restrictions (WP)

Proud Boys again rallying behind Trump (Reuters)

Four more Israeli hostages dead (NBC)

Fauci testifies before House COVID panel (CNN) 

Nigerian unions shut down power grid and disrupt flights (Reuters) 

Judge rejects call to liquidate Alex Jones’ Infowars (AP)  

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 the age of 86. 

The Bulletin Brief:

Calls for ceasefire and admission to operations in Rafah (CNN, Reuters)

Trump plans to appeal felony convictions (CBS, CNN)

Mexico’s historical 2024 election (AP, NBC)

Former US VP of naval operations arrested (CNN)

Spelling Bee champ defends title 3 years in a row (NBC)

Possible MDMA approval for PTSD sufferers (CBS)

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, passes away (CBS)

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 motivated. President Biden authorized Ukraine to use American munitions to strike inside Russian territory for defensive purposes, marking a significant policy shift. The Supreme Court sided with the NRA in a First Amendment case, allowing a lawsuit against a NY official who urged banks to part with the NRA. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer asked the DOJ to investigate alleged collusion between the oil industry and OPEC. McDonald's USA President Jon Erlinger denied that the chain had increased prices faster than inflation, asserting that reports of $18 Big Macs are exceptions. Chad Daybell was found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of his first wife and the children of his second wife, facing a possible death penalty.

The Bulletin Brief:

Trump found guilty of 34 felony counts in hush money trial (AP, CBS)

14 democratic activists in Hong Cong convicted of subversion (Reuters, CBS)

Biden permits Ukraine to strike Russia with US weapons (CNN, AP)

Supreme Court sides with NRA in landmark free speech ruling (CNN)

DOJ may investigate oil executive collusion (Reuters)

McDonald’s attempts to keep prices reasonable during inflation (CBS)

Chad Daybell guilty of killing first wife, 2 children (CNN)

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 regarding an altercation in Louisville two weeks ago after he allegedly assaulted a police officer. North Korea sent over a 100 balloons filled with trash into South Korea in retaliation to a similar move made by the latter country. The MLB added formerly segregated Negro League statistics into historical record. Stranger Things star Millie Bobbie Brown married Jon Bon Jovi’s son. Jury deliberation for Trump’s hush money case ended their first day without a verdict. 



The Bulletin Brief:South Africa witnesses strong voter turnout in their integral election (Reuters, AP)

Supreme Court Justice Alito refused to recuse himself from cases despite alleged bias (AP, CNN)

Pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler has all charges against him dropped (AP, Reuters)

North Korea sends balloons full of trash to South Korea in retaliation (CNN)

The MLB includes segregated state from “Negro League” in historical record (CNN)

Millie Bobbie Brown marries Jake Bongiovi (CBS)

First day of Trump hush money trial ends without verdict (CBS)