Current2 News Current2

The Federal Reserve announces that inflation has reduced but has yet to dip below the projected goal, subsequently pushing back the cut estimate to December. The Southern Baptist Convention rejects both allowing female pastors and the use of IVF fertilization within their parishes. The UN has confirmed that both sides of the Israel-Hamas war have committed war crimes, while Anthony Blinken announced Hamas’ “unworkable” changes in cease-fire plan. NBA hall of famer Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86. The Oklahoma Supreme Court denies reparations for survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Elon Musk is being sued for sex-biased firings at SpaceX. Merrick Garland to be held in contempt of congress for withholding Biden audios. 



The Bulletin Brief:

Inflation reduction fails to reach benchmark, pushing back cut estimate (Reuters, AP)

Southern Baptist Convention rejects advances in women’s rights (AP, Reuters)

UN attests that Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes in Gaza (Reuters, CNN)

NBA legend Jerry West has died at age 86 (CBS)

Oklahoma Supreme Court denies Tulsa Race Massacre reparations (AP)

Elon Musk faces lawsuit over sex-bias in firings (Reuters)

Merrick Garland to be held in contempt of congress (CNN)

In a secretly recorded interview, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito asserted that the US should return to a place of godliness; Alito also recently flew two flags associated with January 6th rioters on his properties. Four Cornell instructors and one Chinese tourist were stabbed in a park in northern China by a 55 year old man now in custody; none of the victims sustained major injuries. Hunter Biden was found guilty on 3 felony gun possession charges and now faces a max prison sentence of 25 years; no other president’s immediate family member has been convicted of a crime before. A boat carrying 260 Somalian and Ethiopian migrants sank near the coast of Yemen, killing 39 and leaving 140 missing. Activists vandalized a portrait of King Charles, pasting an image of “Wallace and Gromit” on his likeness. House Dems have launched an internal task force to combat the “Project 2025” which would instill Trump loyalists in the federal government. The Malawian VP has been confirmed to have died along with nine other passengers in a plane crash Monday.  



The Bulletin Brief:

Samuel Alito says US should return to godliness (CNN, AP)

Man stabs five in northern China (Reuters, CBS) 

Hunter Biden found guilty (CNN, NBC) 

Boats sinks near Yemen, 39 dead (CBS)

Activists vandalize portrait of King Charles (AP) 

Dems launch task force to fight “Project 2025” (AP) 

Malawi VP confirmed dead in plane crash (CNN)

Apple announced Apple AI, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT with a focus on privacy, distinguishing it from Microsoft and Google. Despite predictions, France's far-right National Rally fell short of a majority after Macron dissolved parliament, reflecting a broader European trend where far-right gains did not materialize, though some liberal and green seats were lost. The U.N. Security Council passed a U.S.-drafted ceasefire proposal for Gaza with China and Russia not blocking it, aiming for an 8-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Donald Trump had a virtual pre-sentencing interview for his hush money trial verdict. Malawi's vice president went missing in the Viphya mountains, prompting a large search effort. Civil Rights leader Rev. James Lawson Jr. passed away at 95, known for his nonviolent protest strategies. A study discovered African elephants use distinct calls akin to human names, potentially altering understanding of language evolution.

Bulletin Brief

Apple’s New AI (NBC, Reuters)

Far Right Falls Short (Reuters, CNN)

U.N. Security Council Passes U.S. Created Ceasefire Proposal (NBC, AP)

Pre-Sentencing Interview For Trump (NBC)

VP Of Malawi Missing In The Mountains (AP)

Civil Rights Leader Rev. Lawson Jr Passes Away (AP)

African Elephants Have Names… kind of (CBS)

Four Israeli hostages taken during the October 7th attack have been rescued and are currently receiving medical treatment, and Benny Gantz announced his resignation from the Israeli War Cabinet. Hunter Biden’s daughter testified in his federal gun trial, stating her beliefs of his improving condition. The US added a major influx of jobs in May, surpassing predictions as the labor market continues to thrive. The common sugar substitute, Xylitol, has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. President Biden issued an apology to the Ukraine for the delay in humanitarian aid from the US. Clarence Thomas discloses trip finances after public pressures to disclose private donor spending. New vehicles will see an increase of real-world mileage standards in 2031 under new Biden rule. 

The Bulletin Brief:

4 Israeli hostages rescued and Benny Gantz resigns (CNN, NBC)

Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies in father’s trial (AP, CNN)

The US adds influx of jobs available as labor market remains steady (Reuters, CBS)

Xylitol found to be linked to heart attacks and stroke (NBC)

Biden issues apology to the Ukraine for delayed aid (CNN)

Clarence Thomas discloses trip financials (CBS)

Real-world mileage to increase for new cars (AP)

40, including 14 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a U.N. school in Gaza. The school was sheltering 6,000, including members of Hamas. No prior warning was given. Rex Heurmann, the suspected Long Island killer, was charged with killing two other women. The new charges come after police found DNA and a hard drive related to the killings on Heurmann’s property. Hallie Biden testified in the Hunter Biden gun trial, speaking of how she disposed of his gun. The court also heard from the man who sold Biden the gun and the one who found it. Steve Bannon was ordered to report to prison by July 1st for contempt of Congress conviction and only has a small window of time to seek intervention from a higher court. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft had issues with thrusters during its voyage to the ISS but docked an hour late. DOJ and FTC have agreed to probe Microsoft, Open AI, and Nvidia over possible antitrust violations in the AI industry. KC Chiefs’ lineman B.J. Thompson suffered a cardiac event during a team meeting and was taken to the hospital. 

The Bulletin Brief:

14 children killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school (BBC, Reuters)  

L.I. killer suspect Rex Heuermann charged on 2 more murders (CBS, AP)    

Hallie Biden testifies in Hunter Biden gun trial (NBC, CNN)   

Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison (CNN)

Boeing Starliner docks with ISS after thruster issues (NBC)

DOJ, FTC to probe MS, OpenAI, and Nvidia over antitrust violations (Reuters)  

KC Chiefs’ B.J. Thompson suffers cardiac event (AP)

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)