Columbus, OH

The Guardian

Warning comes amid visits by Israeli officials to region bordering Lebanon and speculation about an operation

US warns Israel against war with Hezbollah

The Hill

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned Sunday that an Israeli invasion of Lebanon against Hezbollah could spark opposition from Iran, potentially putting U.S. troops in the region at risk. The comments underline Biden administration pressure on the Israeli government not to move against Hezbollah, as tensions rise in…

Joint Chiefs chair warns Iran would come to Hezbollah’s aid

Business Times

Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of a potentially catastrophic conflict, as recent developments have heightened the risk of war. Israeli officials, including former war cabinet member Benny Gantz, have issued stark warnings, indicating that Israel is prepared to take decisive action against Hezbollah.

Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to Conflict Amid Rising Tensions

Axios

During his visit to Beirut last week, President Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein told Lebanese officials Hezbollah is wrong to think the U.S. would be able to stop Israel from invading Lebanon if the militia continues its attacks, according to a U.S. official, an Israeli official and a Western diplomat briefed on the issue.

U.S. warned Hezbollah it can't hold Israel back if escalation continues

PBS NewsHour

U.S., European and Arab mediators are pressing to keep stepped-up cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants from spiraling into a wider Middle East war that the world has feared for months.

Western and Arab nations warn Lebanon's Hezbollah against triggering wider war with Israel

Southwest Airlines has revised its second-quarter revenue forecast downward, attributing the adjustment to evolving booking patterns. The Dallas-based carrier now anticipates its revenue per available seat mile (RASM) to decline between 4% and 4.5%, a significant drop from the previously expected 1.5% to 3.5% decline.

Southwest Airlines Lowers Revenue Forecast Amid Changing Passenger Patterns

Dallas, TX

Pastor Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Dallas, has resigned amid allegations of child molestation dating back to the 1980s. The allegations, brought forward by Cindy Clemishire, have exposed not only the abuse but also Morris's attempts to buy her silence with a $2 million offer.

Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Offered $2 Million for Accuser's Silence, More Scandal Details Revealed

The U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, moving forces closer to Israel and Lebanon in response to escalating cross-border fire. This strategic shift, involving the USS Wasp and its Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), underscores the increasing concern over potential conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

U.S. Moves Naval Forces Closer to Israel and Lebanon as Cross-Border Tensions Mount

The World Health Organization (WHO) and scientists are urging immediate action to address a highly dangerous new strain of mpox spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The call comes amid escalating cases and fatalities, with concerns that the virus could spread internationally.

New Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in Congo, WHO Calls for Immediate Action

Isa Soares speaks with Colin Clarke, Director of Policy and Reserch at The Soufan Group about what PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s next move could be and what escalating conflict could mean for the region. 

‘War with Hezbollah would make Gaza look like child’s play’ – warns analyst about Middle East tensions

The very mention of Cyprus adds a new dimension to the Israel-Hamas conflict. It risks drawing a European Union nation into a war that has already spread across the Middle East and puts the spotlight on Cyprus’s ties with Israel.

Why Hezbollah is threatening this tiny European country

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, find themselves at a crossroads as they navigate both family tensions and potential financial challenges. Royal experts and commentators have raised concerns about the couple's prospects for reconciliation with the British Royal Family and their financial stability as key business deals approach their conclusion.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Having 'Big Problem'

Boston, MA

Massachusetts State

Health officials in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have issued warnings about potential measles exposure following an international visitor's journey from Boston to Amsterdam while infected with the virus. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has detailed the timeline and locations where exposure may have occurred, urging those present to take precautions.

Measles Alert:Health Officials Warn of Potential Exposure After Traveler's Route Through Boston

Moscow, ID

The long-anticipated trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is now scheduled to begin in June 2025. This decision marks a significant step forward in a high-profile case that has captured national attention.

Trial Date Set for Bryan Kohberger in University of Idaho Student Murders

Melania Trump has secured a deal with her husband, former President Donald Trump, ensuring she will not resume full-time First Lady duties if he wins the 2024 presidential election. The agreement comes amid concerns for their son, Barron, who is transitioning to college life.

Melania Trump's Deal: No Full-Time First Lady Duties if Donald Trump Wins 2024 Election

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, stood in a glass cage in a Russian courtroom as his espionage trial commenced on Wednesday. This marks the first time since the Cold War that an American journalist has faced such charges in Russia.

American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Faces Espionage Trial in Russia

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Although 80 world democracies rejected that approach, the largest democracies of Latin America looked atomized, small, and faint-hearted in the face of a great and extraordinary threat to humanity and world peace.

Opinion: Brazil, Mexico and Colombia say no to peace and yes to Putin

An image shared on X claims to show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu watching Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s speech. The image of Netanyahu is from 2020, not recent. It does not show Netanyahu watching a Nasrallah speech. Fact Check:. The United States warned Hezbollah that it would not stop...

FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Netanyahu Watching Hezbollah Leader’s Speech

The Supreme Court dismantled a massive $10 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, which had been at the center of the nation's opioid crisis.

Supreme Court Blocks Purdue Pharma's $10 Billion Opioid Settlement, Jeopardizing Compensation for Victims

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U.S. Warns Hezbollah: Don't Expect Washington to Restrain Israel

U.S. officials have delivered a stark warning...

U.S. Warns Hezbollah: Don't Expect Washington to Restrain Israel

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