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A study published Wednesday found that people taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at risk of developing a rare and irreversible form of blindness called NAION, which blocks blood flow to the optic nerve. The study indicated that people with diabetes were four times more likely to be diagnosed with NAION if they were prescribed semaglutide, the main ingredient in both drugs, though more research is needed to confirm this link. President Biden met with Democratic governors to bolster support for his campaign following a shaky debate performance, with VP Kamala Harris named as the top candidate to replace him if necessary. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the massive Thompson fire near Oroville, which has burned over 3,500 acres, amid heat warnings affecting over 110 million people across more than 20 states. Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire agreement, while a US judge blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at preventing discrimination against transgender individuals in healthcare, challenged by 15 GOP-led states. Former NBA player Jontay Porter was charged with a felony for a sports betting scandal, and a Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted due to passengers falling ill from spoiled food.



Sources:

Going blind by getting skinny (NBC, CNN)

Biden meets with Dem Govs; Kamala potential top replacement choice (AP, Reuters, Reuters)

Cali State of Emergency (CBS, NBC)

A potential ceasefire (CNN)

US Judge blocks anti-discrimination rule (NBC)

Jontay Porter charged with a felony (AP)

What’s the deal with airline food? (CNN)

In northern India, a stampede at a Hindu event killed 116 people and injured 80 due to overcrowding. President Biden criticized a Supreme Court ruling granting legal immunity to all presidents, delaying Donald Trump's hush money conviction sentencing. Giuliani lost his law license over election interference. The US men’s soccer team was eliminated from Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, while Panama's 3-1 win over Bolivia sealed their fate. Meanwhile, Turkey's 2-1 upset victory against Austria in Euro 2024 propelled them into the quarterfinals. Hurricane Beryl continues to devastate the Atlantic, now targeting Jamaica after tearing through the Caribbean, with fears persisting despite predictions of weakening. In Utica, New York, police shot and killed a 13-year-old boy who pointed a BB gun at officers during a chase; the officers are on leave pending investigation. Hunter Biden is suing Fox News for defamation and misuse of explicit images in a mini-series about his legal issues. In Florida, a judge released a 150-page grand jury transcript revealing prosecutors knew detailed accusations against Jeffrey Epstein a year before his controversial plea deal.

Sources: 

Stampede in India kills 116 (Reuters, AP)

Biden criticizes S.C., Giuliani loses law license (NBC, CNN, CNN)

Copa America, Euro football updates (USAT, FoxSports)  

Hurricane Beryl updates (CBS)

Utica police kill 13 year old (AP)

Hunter Biden sues Fox News (CNN)

Judge reveals new Epstein details (CBS)

The U.S. Justice Department is charging Boeing with fraud following two fatal crashes, demanding a guilty plea or trial, with a $487 million penalty included in the plea deal. Meanwhile, Boeing is buying back Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion in stock, and Airbus will handle the supplier’s European debt. Israel ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis, indicating a possible ground assault in Gaza, with 55 Palestinians released without charges. The Supreme Court set a hearing date for Trump’s immunity case related to the 2020 election and refused to settle social media laws from Texas and Florida, leaving them blocked. The Karen Read murder trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury, while "Inside Out 2" became the fastest animated film to gross a billion dollars worldwide. Simone Biles secured her spot in her third Olympics, becoming the oldest female American gymnast since 1952 to compete. Steve Bannon began his four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.



Bulletin Brief:

New Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity; social media use (NBC, CNN)

US will criminally charge Boeing (Reuters, Reuters)

Israel to begin new assault on Gaza, releases hostages (CBS, AP)

Karen Read murder trial ends in mistrial (CBS)

“Inside Out” 2 grosses 1 billion (CNBC)

Simone Biles qualifies for Olympics (NBC)

Steve Bannon reports to federal prison (CNN)

The AI chatbot program “Perplexity AI” is currently in hot water for alleged plagiarism for reports of using information for other sources without providing credit. Time Magazine signed a deal with Open AI to allow the company to train on their content. France’s right-wing National Rally party has won the first parliamentary round, creating the potential for the first nationalist rule in France since WWII. The Supreme Court overturned the 1984 Chevron vs. NRDC case, now allowing judges to have the final say over all approvals within the judiciary circuit. President Biden tries to reduce the impact of his poor performance at the debate with energized rallies, assuring voters that he is not stepping aside. An Ultra-Orthodox protest in Jerusalem over the enforced draft for the Israeli military turned violent as protestors clashed with police. Rideshare drivers for Uber and Lyft just secured a $32.50 an hour minimum wage in Massachusetts. Hurricane Beryl becomes extremely dangerous with a new category 4 storm rating as it barrels towards the Caribbean. 

The Bulletin Brief:

Perplexity AI under fire for alleged plagiarism of other sources (Verge, Reuters)

National Rally wins first parliamentary round in France (NBC, Reuters)

The Supreme Court overturns Chevron vs. NRDC (CNN)

Biden continues to rally strong despite less than perfect debate performance (NBC)

Orthodox protest against enforced Israel draft turns violent in Jerusalem (AP)

Rideshare drivers for Uber and Lyft secured higher minimum wage in Massachusetts (CNN)

The Caribbean’s Hurricane Beryl becomes category 4 storm (CNN)

Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a contentious exchange marked by personal attacks, false claims, and discussions on key issues including the economy, abortion rights, immigration, their ages, and democracy. The debate opened with both candidates sparring over economic policies, each blaming the other for inflation while claiming credit for job creation. Trump endorsed the overturning of Roe v. Wade but expressed a nuanced stance on abortion pills, whereas Biden emphasized a doctor's role in abortion decisions and pledged to reinstate Roe v. Wade. On immigration, Trump criticized Biden's border policies, alleging criminality and job theft among migrants, while Biden defended his stalled bipartisan legislation. Moderators pressed Trump on the January 6th insurrection and his stance on accepting election results in 2024; Trump denied responsibility for the Capitol breach and asserted he would accept fair election outcomes. Post-debate, Democratic discussions centered on Biden's age impacting his performance, while fact-checkers highlighted numerous false claims from Trump, leading to perceptions that he won the debate among the American public. Oklahoma mandates inclusion of the Bible and Ten Commandments in school curricula, citing their foundational importance per the State Superintendent. In other news, emergency abortions are temporarily allowed in Idaho by the Supreme Court, Biden's interstate pollution plan is halted, and a settlement shielding Purdue Pharma owners from lawsuits is rejected. Meanwhile, 68 individuals, including children needing medical care, leave Gaza for Egypt in Israel's first medical evacuation since May amid tightened border controls. Lastly, a massive sinkhole opens up in an Illinois park, leaving a 100-foot-wide gap in recreational fields, captured on security cameras, with investigations underway.

The Bulletin Brief:

Presidential Debate (CNN, AP, Reuters, NBC)

Bible now required in Oklahoma schools (CNN)

Latest from Supreme Court (Reuters, CNN, AP) 

68 permitted to leave Gaza Strip (AP)

Illinois park sinkhole (NBC) 

In the recent U.S. primaries, New York Democrats saw a change with George Latimer defeating current Representative Jamaal Bowman, targeting Bowman’s opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. In Colorado, GOP Representative Lauren Boebert won in her new district's primaries, now favored to win in November. In Bolivia, armored vehicles rammed the government palace in what is believed to be an attempted coup; former General Juan José Zúñiga was arrested, claiming President Arce instructed the attack to boost popularity. ICE arrested 8 Tajik men in the U.S. for potential ISIS connections, following an FBI investigation. President Biden pardoned all LGBTQ+ veterans dishonorably discharged due to sexual orientation, calling it a "historic wrong."

The Bulletin Brief:

Jamaal Bowman loses seat in House to Latimer (CNN, CBS)

Bolivia faces coup attempt (Reuters, AP)

8 men arrested for connection to ISIS (NBC, CBS)

Biden pardons LGBTQ+ military for same-sex convictions (CBS)

Alex Morgan did not make US women’s Olympic team (AP)

Evan Gershkovitch trial begins (NBC)

Brazil decriminalizes marijuana possession (NBC)

Presidential debate today on CNN (CNN)