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An airstrike from Iran tragically struck the Arab town of Tamra in northern Israel, killing four residents and igniting grief among the community. The attack has prompted discussions about the unequal protections for Israel's Arab minority, highlighting concerns over discrimination in access to safety measures amid ongoing conflict, as calls for peace grow louder. Need More Context? 🔎

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees that jobs are at risk due to the increased deployment of artificial intelligence, particularly in logistics, which may lead to workforce reductions in the coming years. This announcement aligns with pressure from investors for efficiency amid Amazon's commitment to invest $100 billion in AI infrastructure, as it competes with rivals like Google and Microsoft. Need More Context? 🔎

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, the Indian government has facilitated the evacuation of Indian students from Tehran for their safety, while advising self-sufficient residents to leave as well. Efforts are ongoing to relocate willing individuals from Qom and Mashhad to Turkmenistan, with some already departing via the Armenian border. Need More Context? 🔎

Boston University Women's Soccer Team Alumni Support Coach Amid Harassment AllegationsDozens of alumni from Boston University’s women’s soccer team have signed a letter defending former coach Nancy Feldman after podcast host Alex Cooper accused her of sexual harassment in her docuseries "Call Her Alex." The letter, signed by 99 alumni, asserts their positive experiences under Feldman's leadership and expresses their support, while Cooper has detailed her allegations of inappropriate behavior and a lack of institutional...

On June 17, 2025, MPs in the UK voted 379 to 137 to decriminalise abortion by including an amendment in the Crime and Policing Bill, allowing women to terminate pregnancies outside existing legal limits. The approved Clause 1, introduced by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, aims to stop the prosecution of women for ending their own pregnancies while maintaining penalties for medical professionals who violate abortion laws. Need More Context? 🔎

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that starting this fall, most of Alberta's 4.8 million residents will have to pay out of pocket for COVID-19 vaccines, while dependent seniors, the immunocompromised, and those on social assistance will receive them for free. This decision follows the end of federal funding for vaccines and aims to reduce wastage after over a million doses were discarded last season. Need More Context? 🔎