Germany’s Bundestag will vote on a fiscal package allowing for higher defense spending and a 500 billion euro infrastructure and climate fund. In order to pass, over two thirds of parliament must support the package, with approval needed from the Bundesrat as well. The proposed changes would exempt defense and security expenditures, as well as infrastructure fund loans, from the debt brake, giving states more flexibility around debt.
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The Israeli army has dismissed and jailed three soldiers from the Nahal Infantry Brigade for refusing to return to combat in Gaza, citing a "deep internal crisis" after enduring traumatic experiences and losing comrades. Since the war's onset, military data reports 895 Israeli soldier fatalities and 6,134 injuries, while the ongoing offensive has resulted in nearly 60,000 Palestinian deaths, drawing international condemnation and war crime allegations against Israeli leaders. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreWildfires are devastating Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria amid extreme heat, evacuating tens of thousands and resulting in over a dozen deaths, including firefighters. Turkey's highest temperature reached 50.5°C, while Greece faced multiple major fires, particularly in Athens and Kythera, and Bulgaria's emergency services deemed the situation critical with nearly 100 active fire locations. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreCattle rancher Karyn Neilson has adopted a unique approach during calving season by massaging every other newborn calf on her central Alberta farm for one minute, aiming to enhance their health and the profitability of her herd. Over the past five years, this technique has been applied to half of the calves born at Neilson Beef in Stettler, Alberta. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreStephen Curry has sought guidance from former U.S. President Barack Obama, valuing his insights and support both on and off the court. Their relationship is further enriched by collaborations with Michelle Obama, illustrating a significant partnership that transcends basketball. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA couple, Michael John Heron and Hayley Lewis, have lost their fight against the Crown to keep their two properties valued at $1.7 million following a police raid in September 2020, which uncovered a large-scale hydroponic cannabis operation. Heron pleaded guilty to multiple cannabis-related charges and was sentenced to 12 months of home detention, leading to the confiscation of their properties and cash. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA New York district court judge, Colleen McMahon, issued a preliminary injunction halting the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to Authors Guild members, citing violations of First Amendment rights. The judge criticized the cancellations for targeting projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing that agency discretion cannot violate constitutional rights. Want More Context? 🔎
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