An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had agreed to President Joe Biden’s framework for a ceasefire in Gaza, though Netanyahu expressed reservations about the deal. Former President Donald Trump, facing sentencing on multiple felony counts, suggested that his imprisonment could have a breaking point for the country. Mexico is set to potentially elect its first female president amid violence and security concerns. Boeing called off the launch of its Starliner spacecraft, exemplifying the challenges of human spaceflight. In Idaho, a doomsday author was sentenced to death for murder convictions. Senator Tom Cotton stated on Meet the Press that he would accept the 2024 election results and vote to certify them.
A wave of doxxing attempts followed the Trump trial verdict, targeting prosecutors, judges, and jurors. Hunter Biden is facing a criminal trial on federal gun charges. Trump announced he has joined TikTok, a platform he previously tried to ban. The Trump campaign is demanding Rep. Bob Good stop using Trump’s name for campaign promotion. Trump awaits sentencing in the hush money trial, with more legal challenges on the horizon. A pilot shot down near a French village during WWII was remembered by local residents and family decades later.
Ticket prices for major concerts are facing pushback from consumers amidst economic struggles, leading to cancellations and less demand. Band tours now serve as marketing for albums, impacting the industry landscape. In other news, a fatal shooting occurred in Ohio, a protest at the Brooklyn Museum led to arrests, a teacher in Boston was placed on leave after a racially insensitive incident, and a former officer in Mississippi faces a lawsuit for an alleged attack on an inmate. The First Step Act has helped thousands of nonviolent offenders, but some remain in prison longer than necessary. ICE custody deaths have doubled compared to last year, while new research shows promising results for delivering cancer-fighting medicines. Progress is being made in developing male birth control options. The origins of butter chicken in India are being debated, and Paris is preparing for a greener, less car-dependent future ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
