Daily News Brief

A dangerous heat wave is set to impact the Midwest and Northeast, bringing triple-digit temperatures just as summer begins, with severe storms expected first across 120 million people. As the week progresses, high humidity will exacerbate conditions, leading to dangerous heat indices, particularly in major cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Need More Context? 🔎

An American family vacationing in Gurugram, India, reported a disturbing incident where men were allegedly recording them while they sunbathed by the hotel pool. The sisters shared videos of the recordings, highlighting concerns over women's safety and privacy in India, prompting discussions about cultural norms and the experiences of female tourists. Need More Context? 🔎

A Boeing E-4B 'Doomsday Plane' recently landed at Joint Base Andrews, sparking speculation about President Trump’s potential involvement in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, especially following his meeting with national security advisers. The aircraft, designed for command and control in nuclear scenarios, took an unusual route, indicating a possible urgent mission related to the rising tensions in the Middle East. Need More Context? 🔎

A school bus driver in Vaughan, Ont., has been dismissed from the York Catholic District School Board after a video surfaced showing her in a schoolgirl uniform and a bus labeled "Lolita's Line." The board's statement confirms that the driver will no longer transport students and emphasizes adherence to child protection protocols in response to the incident. Need More Context? 🔎

The UBS Global Wealth Report reveals that the U.S. minted 1,000 new millionaires daily in 2024, totaling over 379,000, driven by strong stock market performance and a stable dollar, accounting for over half of the world’s new millionaires. Despite this growth, the average wealth per adult in the Americas was around $312,000, highlighting a disparity in wealth distribution. Need More Context? 🔎

Vladimir Putin is positioning himself as a mediator in the Israel-Iran conflict, attempting to regain diplomatic relevance amid his ongoing invasion of Ukraine and strained relations with Israel. However, experts doubt his credibility, citing Russia's close ties with Iran and the perception that a trusted mediator should remain neutral; even French President Macron and former U.S. President Trump have pushed back against Putin's involvement. Need More Context? 🔎