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The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that former President Donald Trump enjoys broad immunity federal prosecutions. In a 6-3 opinion along ideological lines, the justices said a former president is right to a presumption of immunity for his official acts, but does not enjoy immunity for unofficial acts. The court sent the case back to the judge overseeing Trump's election case to determine whether any of Trump's actions were within his official duties. President Biden said the decision creates a “dangerous precedent”” and “undermines the rule of law” in remarks from the White House.
President Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity at the White House on July 1.
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- 🎧 Timing of court decision means there is 'no chance' voters will have a verdict In the January 6 Trump affair ahead of the November election, NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports First. Trust in courts is collapsing According to an NPR poll, the next president could appoint three new justices, with Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Sonya Sotomayor all over 70. If Trump wins the presidency and manages to appoint younger, conservative justices, that could “set Democrats back another 20 years,” Domenico said.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 yesterday after that touched land on the Caribbean island of Carriacou in Grenada. It is the earliest Atlantic hurricane to reach this strength on record, partly due to record-breaking ocean temperatures.
- 🎧 The speed at which Beryl has grown is something climatologists have been expecting, NPR's Michael Copley says: While climate change is still an active area of research, Copley says it's clear Higher temperatures strengthen hurricanesCoastal communities are most at risk from storm surges, which are walls of water pushed toward shore. Hurricanes can also trap large amounts of water vapor, causing torrential rains and flooding that threaten inland communities even if they are not in the storm's path.
- → Experts expect A Extremely active Atlantic hurricane seasonThe best time to prepare is before a storm forms. Learn how to pack a travel bagan essential tool during natural disasters.
Longevity researchers have their eyes on a generic drug they believe could help extend people's lives. The FDA first approved rapamycin in the 1990s for transplant patients to suppress the immune system and prevent transplant rejection. At lower doses, it helps reduce inflammation. Now, the FDA has approved rapamycin for testing in patients with gum disease, a common condition that tends to accelerate with age. Jonathan An, the physician leading the research, said gum disease is the “The 'canary in the coal mine' of age-related diseasesbecause it is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and dementia.
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Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel during the Independence Day travel period, AAA predicts.
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Nearly 71 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July this week, AAA predicts this could be the busiest Independence Day travel season on record, both in the air and on the road. Here's What you need to know and how to avoid slowdowns if you are planning a trip this week:
- âœˆï¸ It is essential to arrive at the airport well before your departure time, “Flights are increasing at many airports, so allow extra time for parking, checking your bags and going through security,” says Gerardo Spero, TSA’s director of federal security at Philadelphia International Airport.
- 🚗 Drivers in metropolitan areas can expect heavy traffic tomorrow. If you haven't hit the road yet, the best time to start is before 10:00 a.m.
- ” High temperatures and thunderstorms can slow down trains and planes. Traveling in the morning or evening can offset these risks.
- 🚫 If a flight is cancelled, airlines must offer travellers a refund or rebook an alternative flight. But the rules regarding flight delays are more complex. Check your airline's policy on the Department of Transportation website.
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Abdul Jabbar's Boli Khela, a centuries-old traditional wrestling competition in Chittagong, attracts thousands of enthusiastic spectators every year. In this photo taken in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on April 24, 2023, two individuals are seen wrestling on a sandy stage in front of a street audience.
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A pack of pelicans, a snowy village and a wrestling match: here are some of the finalists for the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2024. Thanks to technological advances, drone photography has evolved over the years. Drones can fly faster, capture better quality images and move with greater precision, allowing photographers to capture stunning aerial shots. Emanuela Ascoli, one of the judges, says she will consider the “emotional and aesthetic impact” of each photograph and how it captures “the perfect moment.”
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An image of Carlo Acutis, 15, is unveiled during his beatification ceremony at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Italy, in October 2020.
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- Carlos Acutis, a young tech genius who died of leukemia at age 15, will be canonized like the Catholic Church first holy millenniumAcutis is affectionately known as “God’s Influencer” and the “Patron Saint of the Internet” for his work cataloging Eucharistic miracles around the world.
- Naomi Osaka wins her first match at Wimbledon in six years yesterday. In 2021, she took a short break from tennis for mental health reasons. She was talks about his difficulties in the field
- The famous stingray Charlotte, who was found pregnant without a male partner earlier this year, has died. The North Carolina Aquarium where she previously lived announced that she had a “rare reproductive disease” . “
This newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.
