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In Gaza City, desperate Palestinians are scrambling for food at charity kitchens following the UN's declaration of famine due to severe aid obstruction by Israel amid ongoing military offensives. With over 500,000 affected and casualties mounting, local leaders and the UN urge Israel to acknowledge the crisis, while Israeli officials deny the claims and threaten further destruction if Hamas does not comply with their demands. Want More Context? 🔎

As the Trump administration increases troop deployments in cities like Washington, D.C., local Democratic leaders are resisting, asserting their autonomy and criticizing the federal government's tactics as divisive. Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston condemned the administration's actions as a means to distract from its failures and warned against undermining city laws, particularly those protecting undocumented migrants. Want More Context? 🔎

Authorities in Wolfe County, Kentucky, responded to a distress call after two elderly women, in their 80s, lost consciousness and showed signs of hyperthermia while in a hot tub. They were rescued by cabin caretakers and cooled down before hospital transport, prompting officials to issue safety warnings about hot tub usage, emphasizing limited soak times and awareness of personal health conditions. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli military has uprooted approximately 3,000 olive trees in the village of al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, claiming they posed a security threat, amid a broader context of violence against Palestinians during Israel's war on Gaza. This destruction is seen as part of a long-standing strategy to displace Palestinians and disrupt their agricultural livelihoods, exacerbating food and water insecurity. Want More Context? 🔎

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men in a mall parking lot, following a plea agreement for an assault charge. He must also complete a year of supervision and 240 hours of community service, with the judge citing self-defense in the case, which stemmed from the theft of Kemp's belongings. Want More Context? 🔎

Elon Musk is inviting engineers to join his AI company, xAI, to develop a new software venture called "Macrohard," aimed at competing with Microsoft. He believes that since software companies don't produce physical hardware, they can be simulated entirely with AI, and plans to leverage xAI's resources, including its supercomputer and GPUs, to create competitive software products. Want More Context? 🔎