Donald Trump’s comments about Kamala Harris’ race led to backlash, with Harris calling it “the same old show” of divisiveness and disrespect. Trump falsely claimed that Harris recently decided to “turn Black” for political gain. Harris, who is Indian American and Black, attended Howard University, a historically Black college.
Katie Ledecky made history by winning another gold medal in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, setting an Olympic record and tying the record for the most Olympic medals by an American female swimmer. In other Olympic news, France’s Léon Marchand won two gold medals in swimming, becoming the first to do so in one day since 1976. The U.S. women’s soccer team also secured a victory.
Israel confirmed the killing of Hamas’ military leader, Mohammed Deif, after the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. This raised concerns of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with fears of a regional war. The accused mastermind and two accomplices involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks agreed to plead guilty in a hearing next week.
Younger generations, such as Gen X and millennials, face a higher risk of being diagnosed with various types of cancer, according to new research. While mortality rates remain low, there has been a rise in cancer diagnoses among younger age groups.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been on the International Space Station for over 50 days due to technical issues with their spacecraft. Originally planned for a week-long mission, the duo is still in space, dealing with helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters on their capsule.
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