Important points on June 12: Hunter Biden convicted, Gaza demonstrations, financial status, kidnapped bus, health debt.
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1. Criminal Case Against Hunter Biden
A jury determined Hunter Biden guilty on all three federal charges concerning his break of laws predominantly over firearms, punishable for those who struggle with addictions. It is the first time a president's family member has faced a conviction under their term of office. Debuting his feelings, the ex-Vice President's son mentioned being "disappointed" but "grateful" for their support. Despite these events, President Joe Biden still stands behind his son, respecting the legal process. With possible imprisonment up to 25 years and a hefty fine of $750,000 at his upcoming sentencing, this is undoubtedly a crucial period for the Biden family.Read more on "One Thing" podcast by CNN's Marshall Cohen
2. Gaza Conflict
This week witnessed an escalation at UCLA where protestors have rebuilt illegal encampments, aiming to stop the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
In earlier April, the campus was engulfed in violence between pro- and anti-Palestinian protestors. Recent efforts to establish tranquility between two parties have taken a detour as the US-proposed ceasefire and hostage transaction plan hangs in uncertainty. These talks come as a response to the ongoing casualties in Gaza, numbering to over 37,000 since October.
3. Eyes on Inflation
Updates on the market await a significant announcement from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates. They are anticipated to keep rates unchanged for an unbroken seventh meeting and provide details on the number of rate rises in 2024. However, these reports, following sluggish progress in taming the economy's inflation rate, have generated little expectation for market movements.
4. Bus Hijacking
Events on Tuesday took a dramatic turn as a man highjacked a public bus in Georgia, hostaging the driver and 17 other passengers. The incident escalated into a pursuit across the suburban streets leading to the eventual arrest of the 39-year-old suspect without violence. Unfortunately, one of the passengers, in intensive care, later succumbed to gunshot wounds.
5. Medical Debt Reduction
An assigned rule from the White House endeavors to wipe out medical debt from credit records, potentially improving the credit score of over 15 million people and empowering about 22,000 more home mortgage approvals each year. Additionally, this rule will ensure lenders cannot use medical equipment like wheelchairs or prosthetics as a guarantee for loans and even bar them from confiscating these if patients can't repay. The final approval is set for early next year. The disclosure states that around 46 million people bore medical debts in 2020.
Upcoming Events
G7 summit: World leaders head to Italy to discuss matters of high concern.
President Biden joins other global leaders to tackle pressing issues at the annual G7 gathering. Pope Francis will have a special part in the proceedings, being the first pope to join the gathering.
Today's Breakfast Browse
- Cat's Doctorate: A Vermont university officially granted a doctorate to a cat via their mailing address.
- Public Bathroom Timers: China's Yangtze River tourist attraction began installing toilet timers in the washrooms to reduce waiting times and promote the smooth flow of facilities.
- Starbucks' Value Menu: Starbucks has launched a new "Pairings Menu" for an exclusive discount on a combo of a drink and breakfast item.
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DAILY FIGURE
5000:This is about the number of Amazon contract drivers who submitted legal complaints against Amazon this week, alleging unpaid wages and overtime.
TODAY'S QUOTE:
"It was so much fun for the last year and a half. It's such a relief. I made friends with so many amazing people."
— Jin, a member of the tremendously successful K-pop ensemble BTS, expressed his remarks today after he finished his obligatory 18-month military service in South Korea. Jin, who is 31 years old, left a military base in Gyeonggi province wearing his service attire. It's anticipated that BTS will reunite around 2025 when other members complete their obligations.
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In light of Hunter Biden's conviction, the Biden family is currently facing a challenging period with the possibility of imprisonment up to 25 years and a significant fine of $750,000 at his upcoming sentencing.
Given the escalating situation in Gaza, the US is closely monitoring the developments and seeking a resolution to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has resulted in over 37,000 casualties since October.
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