During a "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, a peacekeeper opened fire on a man who raised a rifle toward the crowd, tragically killing a bystander. The incident led to panic and a police investigation into the man's motives and the peacekeepers' training. Separately, in Riverside, California, a driver struck a protester and fled the scene.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is urging the Treasury Department to investigate Harvard University for potential sanctions violations. The investigation centers on a health insurance conference in China that may have involved individuals blacklisted by the US government. This move comes amid increased scrutiny of Harvard's ties to China, initiated by President Trump.
The Trump administration is considering expanding travel restrictions, potentially banning citizens from 36 more countries, according to a State Department cable. Citing national security concerns, the move follows an earlier ban on 12 countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's cable outlined concerns, including unreliable identity documents, giving countries 60 days to address issues or face entry suspensions.
A federal judge ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident detained after participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The judge cited irreparable harm to Khalil's career and free speech rights due to his detention. Despite the ruling, Khalil will remain in custody pending a possible government appeal, highlighting ongoing legal battles over activism and immigration.
A UN report reveals that 138 million children are still engaged in child labour globally, with nearly 40% in hazardous work. The goal to eliminate child labour by 2025 has been missed, despite a decrease from 246 million in 2000. Agriculture remains the largest employer of child labourers, and experts suggest free education and social protection as effective solutions.
A 66-year-old woman, Heather Blair, sustained a broken arm and facial injuries after a car drove through a crowd of protesters in downtown Chicago demonstrating against ICE. The maroon sedan sped through the demonstrators, narrowly missing several pedestrians before fleeing the scene. Blair was hospitalized following the incident, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over immigration raids and deportations.
Despite honoring Juneteenth in his first term, Donald Trump remained silent on this year's holiday, even suggesting the elimination of some federal holidays. This contrasts with his previous acknowledgments, including claiming to have made Juneteenth "very famous. Juneteenth is the newest US federal holiday, enshrined into law in 2021 by Congress and then-President Joe Biden. Trump cannot undo it without an act of Congress.
