Discover these 5 essential updates for June 5: Immigrant issues, Starliner launch, Indian poll outcomes, Hunter Biden's actions, and Atlanta's water predicament.
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Immigration Restrictions
Today, President Joe Biden announced new immigration restrictions that allow the administration to ban asylum seekers who cross the US-Mexico border illegally. This action is the most significant move on the southern border for Biden, who's trying to regain control of the immigration issue before the first presidential debate. The measure will be put into effect if there's a daily average of more than 1,500 encounters between ports of entry, officials said. Some progressives criticized the move, and the ACLU has threatened to file a lawsuit to stop the action.
Starliner Mission
Boeing's Starliner mission will make its third attempt at launching two astronauts on a trip to the International Space Station today. The historic mission, called the Crew Flight Test, is set to launch at 10:52 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Long-time NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be aboard the Starliner capsule for the 24-hour journey. If successful, this would mark the sixth time in U.S. history a crewed spacecraft has made an inaugural voyage. Williams will also make history as the first woman to fly aboard such a mission, but previous launch attempts on May 6 and June 1 were canceled due to issues. The event will be livestreamed on NASA's website.
India Election Results
After polling stations across India saw over 640 million people voting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory in the country's election. However, Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party failed to secure the 272 seats needed for an outright majority in parliament, a surprise result that leaves them dependent on coalition partners to form a government. Modi had promised to win a 400-seat supermajority in this election. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets dropped after Modi's dream of a landslide victory fell apart, casting doubt on his ability to implement more severe economic reforms.
Hunter Biden Trial
The second day of Hunter Biden's federal trial featured a battle between prosecutors and defense attorneys over the central issue: whether or not Biden bought a gun while addicted to drugs. Prosecutors presented photos of drugs they discovered on Biden's devices, including images from his infamous laptop. They also showed text messages that they claim indicate him trying to obtain drugs and meet with dealers. The defense argued that many of the texts mentioned by prosecutors about drug-related activities happened months before he purchased the firearm.
Atlanta's Water Crisis
Atlanta officials expect the city's water service to return to normal today following a series of burst water mains, leaving various parts without safe drinking water and triggering a state of emergency. Atlanta has faced disruptions to healthcare and education facilities since Friday. The broken pipes, some dating back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, illustrate the decaying infrastructure in many large cities across the US. "We are repairing pipes from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and our infrastructure is crumbling," said Atlanta's Chief Operating Officer LaChandra Burks. More than 30% of U.S. water mains are over 50 years old, and failing water mains on average are 53 years old, according to research.
Breakfast Browse
AT&T Network Disruption: A nationwide AT&T outage left customers without service for hours. Read more here.
Future of Food: Vertical Strawberries? Check out this video about how farmers and robots are working together to grow high-tech strawberries in vertical structures.
Lionel Messi and His Sports Drink: Soccer icon Lionel Messi will release his new energy drink next week. Market experts predict tough competition.
San Diego Padres Player Lifetime Ban: The 24-year-old Padres infielder, Tucupita Marcano, has been banned for life by Major League Baseball for gambling on baseball games.
Animal Welfare Act Penalties: A company that sold dogs to laboratories for drug experiments has been fined more than $35 million — the largest ever fine in an Animal Welfare Act case. Prosecutors say the company is guilty of breaking the law.
Around 8,900 anti-Semitic incidents were reported in the US last year, reports the Anti-Defamation League. This number increased dramatically after Hamas' attack on Israel. Attorneys General expressed their concerns about a possible terrorist attack after the events of October 7, stating that the threat level for US law enforcement has significantly increased.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Novak Djokovic said, "After noting down many considerations and seeking advice, my team and I had no option but to make a tough choice."
The renowned tennis player, ranked number one in the world, decided to withdraw from the French Open due to a knee injury, missing out on the opportunity to win his 25th grand slam title at Roland Garros.
TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
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AND TO CONCLUDE ...
A toddler took the limelight at a Princeton University graduation by acting as "hooder" for his mother. Watch the heartwarming video here. [Princeton Toddler Video URL]
Read also:
The US government is implementing new immigration restrictions, allowing for the potential ban of asylum seekers who cross the US-Mexico border illegally if there's a daily average of more than 1,500 encounters between ports of entry. (Immigrant issues, us)
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, hailing from the US, are set to embark on a historic 24-hour journey to the International Space Station as part of Boeing's Starliner mission. (Us, Starliner mission)
