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π€³24th June 2024 | Households Brace for Sharp Rise in Utility Costs, Netanyahu Retracts Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Apple in Talks with Meta for AI, Construction Workers Face Alarming Suicide Rates and more!
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
π° Jamie Dimon Warns of Predictable US Debt Crisis as $2.1T Added in 3 Months
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes America's rising public debt is the "most predictable crisis" the economy faces. Despite warnings from experts like Dimon and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the U.S. government has added $2.1 trillion to its debt in three months. The Congressional Budget Office projects a 27% larger deficit for 2024.
π¨ US households brace for sharp rise in utility costs
A new report by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association warns US households of an 8% increase in utility costs due to rising summer temperatures. This hike, from $476 in 2014 to a predicted $719 in 2024, threatens low-income families, with many states lacking summer shutoff protections. Researcher Shelby Green cautioned, "Families in America are in a dangerous position."
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WORLD
π Iranian-backed Fighters Mobilize to Support Hezbollah Against Israel
Source - Associated Press
Thousands of Iranian-backed fighters from groups across the Middle East are ready to join Hezbollah in Lebanon if the conflict with Israel escalates. This mobilization follows increased hostilities after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hezbollah commander. Fighters from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and others have signaled their willingness to fight alongside Hezbollah.
π Netanyahu retracts Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal backed by Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked back an Israeli proposal for a three-phase deal endorsed by President Biden, which aimed to release all 120 hostages and achieve sustainable calm in Gaza. Instead, Netanyahu supports a partial deal to free some hostages while continuing military operations. Netanyahu stated. "I will not stop the war and leave Hamas standing in Gaza."
SCIENCE & TECH
π Apple in Talks with Meta for AI Partnership as Catch-Up Continues
Apple is in talks with Meta, Anthropic, and Perplexity to integrate generative AI into Apple Intelligence, as it seeks to enhance its AI capabilities. This follows the recent announcement of a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to new Apple devices. The discussions are ongoing, with no final agreements yet.
π°οΈ NASA Sued Over Space Junk Crashing into Florida Home
A Florida family is suing NASA for over $80,000 after space debris crashed into their home. On March 8, a 700-gram object, identified as part of a discarded battery pallet from the International Space Station, struck Alejandro Otero's house in Naples. NASA has six months to respond.
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
π¨ Travis Scott Arrested for Disorderly Intoxication and Trespassing in Miami
Source - CBS
Travis Scott was arrested in Miami for disorderly intoxication and trespassing. He was taken into custody around 4:35 a.m. after allegedly causing a disturbance on a chartered boat at Miami Harbor. Miami Beach Police reported Scott was drunk and repeatedly asked to leave before his arrest. Scott's bail was set at $650, and he tweeted "Lol" at 8:45 a.m. EST upon release.
π Donald Sutherland, Star of 'Klute' and 'Hunger Games', Dies at 88
Donald Sutherland, the revered actor known for his roles in "Klute," "Ordinary People," "MASH," and "The Hunger Games," passed away on Thursday in Miami at 88 after a long illness. Renowned for his versatile performances and laconic delivery, Sutherland's career spanned over 60 years and included an Emmy win and a 2017 Honorary Oscar.
ποΈββοΈ Scottie Scheffler triumphs amidst climate protest on PGA Tour's 18th green
Source - Getty Images
Scottie Scheffler triumphed in the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, securing his sixth win of the year in a playoff after a five-minute delay caused by six climate protesters who stormed the 18th green, spraying powder. Scheffler commented, "I'm very grateful for the tour and the tour security for handling that really well and making us players feel a lot safer."
OTHER NEWS
π¨ Federal prosecutors urge DOJ to criminally prosecute Boeing
Federal prosecutors have advised top Justice Department officials to criminally prosecute Boeing for allegedly breaching a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. This follows DOJ's findings of Boeingβs failure to uphold compliance and ethics standards. Boeing disputes these claims. DOJ has until July 7 to decide on charges.
π§ Construction Workers Face Alarming Suicide Rates
Construction workers are facing a mental health crisis, with a suicide rate 75% higher than the general male population. In 2022, 6,000 workers died by suicide compared to 1,000 from work-related injuries. Long hours, harsh conditions, and mental health stigma are key factors. While support programs exist, increased workloads and worker shortages continue to pose challenges.
π Midwest Floods Trigger Water Rescues and Evacuations
Source - S.D. Wing Civil Air Patrol
An intense heat dome is causing historic flooding across the Midwest, affecting Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Iowa. This extreme weather, driven by thunderstorms on the heat dome's edge, has led to at least one death and hundreds of rescues. Governors have declared emergencies, deploying National Guard and military resources to assist.
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