Five key points for June 3: Mexican election outcomes, Hunter Biden court proceedings, Trump trial verdict, Middle Eastern updates, and waste-filled balloons.
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1. Mexican Election
Mexico is poised to elect its first female president after millions turned up to vote yesterday. Claudia Sheinbaum from the leftist Morena party is projected to win the country's biggest election, defeating Xochitl Gálvez from the opposition coalition. Along with the presidency, over 20,000 government positions are due to be filled after a campaign season marred by violence. Since June 2023, at least 34 political candidates or applicants have been killed by criminal organizations trying to influence those with power. This upcoming vote also comes just months before the US presidential election, where immigration could be a key issue.
2. Hunter Biden Trial
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, will face trial today for gun-related charges. He is accused of illegally purchasing and possessing a gun while abusing or being addicted to drugs, violating federal law. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to the charges, but he has opened up about his battles with alcohol and crack cocaine. This is a historical moment, as it's the first time in American history where the child of the sitting president is going on trial - which could potentially impact President Biden's re-election bid. If convicted on all three counts, the president's son could face up to 25 years in prison.
3. Trump's Conviction
Former President Donald Trump said he's "OK" with serving potential jail time or being under house arrest following his historic conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. "I'm OK with it," Trump told Fox News in an interview that aired Sunday. However, he added, "I think it would be tough for the public to take, you know, at a certain point, there's a breaking point." A Manhattan jury last week found Trump guilty of all charges in his hush money trial, making him the first former president to become a convicted felon. In an attempt to connect with younger voters, Trump has also joined TikTok - a social media platform with ties to China that he has decried as president. The Biden administration, for its part, also has a presence on TikTok even as they have supported a nationwide TikTok ban.
4. Middle East
Two far-right Israeli ministers have threatened to resign and bring down the governing coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he accepts a peace proposal laid out by President Biden. Joe Biden unveiled on Friday what he said was a three-phase Israeli proposal to end the conflict in Gaza that would pair a release of hostages with a "full and complete ceasefire." Biden said Hamas had been degraded to a point where it could no longer carry out the kind of attack seen on October 7 that caused the current war in Gaza. However, the two Israeli ministers made it clear they reject an immediate ceasefire. Netanyahu has also signaled he isn't ready yet, casting doubt on Biden's proposal.
5. Trash Balloons
North Korea has pledged to stop sending trash-filled balloons to South Korea following reports of hundreds more waste-laden deliveries drifting across the border. North Korea's deputy minister of defense claimed the trash balloons were "strictly a responsive act" to South Korea's long-standing practice of sending balloons with anti-North Korea leaflets their way. Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in the reclusive North Korean regime, referred to the balloons as "sincere presents." A South Korean official promised retaliation measures, to be determined in the near future.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
The infamous billionaire businessman Rupert Murdoch is tying the knot - for the fifth time. The 93-year-old mogul wedged his 67-year-old partner, a retired molecular biologist named Elena Zhukova, during a secret ceremony. CNN
At a concert in Las Vegas, singer Adele unleashed a string of expletives towards an audience member after he made a comment deriding Pride Month.
Cilantro's quest for world domination is in full force, as several major food and beverage brands begin peddling "spicier" products this summer. Food & Wine
Simone Biles has again demonstrated her athletic dominance by winning her ninth all-around national title. The Olympic champion gymnast scored big ahead of the upcoming Olympic Trials.
In preparation for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, France is rolling out the red carpet for World War II veterans who will attend a series of commemorative events in Normandy. BBC
TODAY’S NUMBER
1,150That's how many tornadoes the US sees on average every year, with Texas holding the top spot for the most of any state. However, Alabama might have the highest death toll due to its diverse terrain making evacuations more challenging.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“Firefighters have made significant progress building and enhancing control lines.”
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shared an update on the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County, California. The wildfire has engulfed approximately 14,000 acres and is currently 50% contained, as stated on Sunday. Wildfire activity tends to escalate in the United States during the summer months, particularly in California, where sweltering hot and dry conditions are common.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
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FINAL THOUGHT
Tucked away in one of England's most unpopulated areas lies a small museum that's racked up more YouTube views than the renowned Louvre. Curious? Check out the video to find out why this quaint museum has gone viral. [Insert Link]
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In the context of the US presidential election, it would be important for the public to know how immigration could impact the election for both the sitting president, Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter Biden, who is facing trial in regards to gun charges.
During the 5 Things newsletter, subscribers will receive information about developments in the trial of Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, who is expected to face punishment if convicted on all three counts.
