CNN, one of the leading news organizations, is currently covering the key sticking points at the global climate summit in Dubai. The main focus of the summit is the role of fossil fuels in driving the climate crisis. The question at hand is whether countries are willing to phase out, phase down, or do nothing about oil, gas, and coal. This decision will have a significant impact on how the world responds to the rapidly warming future.
In other news, four Republican candidates competing to become the party’s top alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential primary held their fourth debate in Alabama. The debate was marked by attacks on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, with accusations of corruption. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie defended Haley and criticized entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for changing positions.
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Tragedy struck at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where a shooting resulted in three deaths and one person in stable condition. The suspect, a 67-year-old career college professor, also died. The motive behind the shooting and the suspect’s connection to the university are currently unknown. This incident marks the 80th school shooting in the US this year.
On a more positive note, the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened to allow dozens of foreign nationals and dual citizens to exit the war-torn strip. Over 60 US citizens, along with nationals from Romania, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, are among those leaving. Rafah is the only border crossing in Gaza not controlled by Israel, making it a vital lifeline for aid and escape from the ongoing conflict.
In US politics, a partisan clash between Senate Republicans and Democrats over border policy is jeopardizing the delivery of aid to Israel and Ukraine. Republicans blocked foreign aid from advancing due to the lack of changes to US border and immigration policy. The delay in aid has raised concerns among soldiers in Ukraine, who rely on the support.
The Biden administration has faced criticism for delaying a ban on menthol cigarettes. Health advocates believe the delay is to avoid alienating Black voters, who are more likely to smoke menthol-flavored tobacco products. The tobacco industry has been working to resist further regulation, arguing that a ban would criminalize a flavor preferred by Black smokers.
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Lastly, McDonald’s has unveiled its rival to Starbucks, a secretive restaurant concept called CosMc’s. The fast-food chain hopes to compete in the coffee market with this new venture.
