President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, but Putin did not support a broader 30-day ceasefire. The White House sees this as a step towards peace, hoping to include a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and ultimately end the fighting. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is open to proposals for peace but emphasizes the need for transparency in discussions, as air raid alerts sounded in Kyiv shortly after the call.
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Over 130 million people in the U.S. are under extreme heat warnings, particularly from Savannah to Virginia Beach, where heat indices may reach 116°F. A prolonged heat wave with temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s is expected across the Southeast and Midwest, while severe storms are also forecasted for parts of the upper Midwest. Want More Context? 🔎
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