Israel used U.S.-made GBU-39 bombs in a strike near Rafah that killed dozens of Palestinians. The bombs, known for precision, were identified through debris. The Israeli military aimed to target Hamas leaders but the strike caused significant civilian casualties, sparking international outrage and protests.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously supported Trump against Colorado’s bid to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot. Their ruling impacts similar efforts in other states. The case explored the 14th Amendment’s Article 3, barring insurrection-involved officeholders. States can disqualify for state roles but lack power to enforce it for federal positions, particularly the Presidency.
Facebook, Instagram and other Meta sites went down starting around 10 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, according to Down Detector, a website that tracks user reports of telecommunication and internet disruptions. There were more than 300,000 reports of outages for Facebook and 40,000 reports for Instagram on tracking website Downdetector.com.
President Biden said America will drop food and other help into Gaza from planes. This comes after a fight over aid in Gaza killed many people. Biden wants to help innocent people suffering in the conflict and promises more aid from the U.S.
Trump seeks a $100 million bond to delay a $454 million judgment in his civil fraud case, admitting he may need to sell properties without relief. His lawyers request postponement of various penalties, including loan restrictions and business bans.
Apple announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on June 10. Developer beta is out; public beta is expected soon, with full release in September. iOS 18 supports iPhones from 11 to 15, including SE (2nd gen or later). Key features: customizable Home Screen, improved Photos app, revamped Control Center, and satellite messaging.
Newly released bodycam footage from a NYC shooting reveals an NYPD officer firing at a man holding his mother by the neck, screaming about a knife, shot dead. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a violent, possibly drug-induced situation in the Bronx.