Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Israel’s war Cabinet, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rely on support from the far-right members of his government. The announcement came after Israeli security forces rescued four hostages during a bloody raid in Gaza, bringing the overall death toll to over 37,000. Gantz apologized for not bringing most of the hostages home, acknowledging the failure of negotiations. The ceasefire proposal by Biden is now in jeopardy.
Former President Donald Trump is set to undergo a virtual probation interview with a New York City officer. This comes after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a hush money trial. Meanwhile, Trump is losing a key voice ahead of the election as Steve Bannon faces a looming deadline to report to prison. Bannon, known for his aggressive support of Trump, has built an influential audience through his “War Room” show, which aims to mobilize Republican voters.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a snap legislative election after his party suffered a heavy defeat in elections for the European Parliament. Far-right parties, including Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, made significant gains in the election results. This shift towards right-wing ideologies is also evident in Germany, as opinion polls suggest. Macron’s decision reflects a growing trend of rightward movements in European politics.
WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark will not be part of Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics this summer, despite being the all-time college scoring leader. The roster will include other WNBA stars such as Brittney Griner, A’ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart. The decision to exclude Clark has sparked varied reactions, with some seeing it as a missed opportunity to boost excitement around the competition. In other news, invasive and venomous yellow Joro spiders are making their way up the East Coast as the climate warms.
Many young women are using TikTok to share their experiences with bloating, documenting their distended bellies and discussing possible causes. Bloating has become a more frequent topic of conversation among doctors, with some attributing it to menstruation, constipation, or unknown factors. Despite the increased awareness of bloating, most experts agree that it is a common issue that does not typically pose serious health risks. Other highlights from the week include Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek’s victories at the French Open, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s win at the Canadian Grand Prix, and potential changes to food labeling requirements by the FDA.
In other news, a Disneyland Resort employee tragically passed away after falling out of a golf cart, and a landslide caused the collapse of a roadway in Teton Pass, Wyoming. The Australian state government has created a new position focused on addressing violence against women, while South Asian Americans marked a significant cricket match between India and Pakistan. Research suggests that the body roundness index may be a more reliable measure of obesity than the traditional body mass index. The internet trend of comparing men to rodents has also gained attention, highlighting the odd labels and trends that circulate online.
