Stay informed about today's events: Rivers turn orange, social media infants, 'panda diplomacy'
👋 Hey there! Prepare yourself, because pandas are about to become your new neighbors! China plans to send two pandas, Qing Bao and Bao Li (both 2 years old), to the National Zoo in Washington, DC. The aim is to bolster ties between China and the US – this is known as "panda diplomacy." Both the San Francisco Zoo and the San Diego Zoo also anticipate receiving their own pandas.
Here's a round-up of some other things you might have missed today:
5 things
1️⃣ Rivers running red: No, this isn't a vampire movie or a scene from hell. About 300 miles of Alaska's waterways are turning from clear blue to a murky orange. Scientists are baffled by this change.
2️⃣ Organ donations: A new study raises concerns about the policy that determines who receives organ transplants in the US. Researchers found that the recently revised rules may disadvantage marginalized communities.
3️⃣ Online diaries: Ever since Cam Barrett found out about the date of her first period, her mother shared the news on Facebook. Now, she and others whose parents posted their private childhood moments online are teaming up to shield kids from facing the same situation.
4️⃣ Drag artists: A coalition has emerged in response to the recent wave of attacks on the drag community. Qommittee will assist with legal aid, therapy, and community support.
5️⃣ Life after incarceration: Virtual reality is being used in prisons to help inmates develop important skills before their release. One program in Maryland is teaching women the art of auto mechanics, which is seen as crucial for helping individuals rebuild their lives.
Watch this
👀 In Puebla, Mexico, the heat wave gave way to a sudden hailstorm, leaving everyone quite surprised.
Top headlines
- Day one of Trump's hush money trial doesn't yield a verdict
- Charges against golf star Scottie Scheffler dropped after being arrested outside the PGA Championship
- A group of black passengers is suing American Airlines, accusing staff of kicking them off a flight due to a perceived "body odor" complaint
121.8°F
That’s the new record-breaking temperature in India's capital territory, Delhi, where authorities have had to ration water due to the extreme heat wave.
Check this out
📸 'Fragile Beauty': Elton John's extensive personal photography collection explores the fragility of the human experience. His images have now gone on display in London.
Your well-being
🧠 Placebos: A research study suggests that when it comes to mental health, the belief that you’re getting help can be just as powerful as actual treatment.
What's in store tomorrow
🗓️ The United Kingdom's parliament will be disbanded before the upcoming July 4 elections. While the government will continue to function, it will operate in a stripped-down form, lasting for a few weeks.
Good vibes
🧀 It's always fun to end on a light note: At a cheese-rolling competition in western England, contestants rolled down a muddy hill until one of them, Abby Lampe from North Carolina, secured the first women's race victory. Her reward? A massive wheel of Double Gloucester cheese (but sadly, no free crackers).
Until tomorrow
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- The Chinese pandas, Qing Bao and Bao Li, are being sent to the National Zoo in Washington, DC as part of "panda diplomacy" to strengthen ties between China and the US, affecting both countries.
- The San Francisco Zoo and the San Diego Zoo also anticipate receiving their own pandas, which could lead to increased interaction and cooperation between the US and China.
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