President Joe Biden is set to have an exclusive post-debate interview with ABC News to address concerns about his health and ability to seek reelection. The interview, conducted by George Stephanopoulos, aims to reassure voters following his underwhelming debate performance and questions about his mental capacity. (THR)
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money convictions has been postponed until at least September, as the judge agreed to consider the impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump’s defense team is arguing that the Supreme Court’s decision merits delaying the sentencing and tossing out his conviction. (AP)
The U.S. economy demonstrated resilience as job openings grew to 8.14 million in May, exceeding the prior month’s figures and surpassing Wall Street’s estimates. The number of hires and separations remained steady. This positive report indicates the labor market’s stability, pointing towards continued job growth and consumer spending power. (UPI)
A tragic stampede at a Hindu religious congregation in Hathras, India, resulted in at least 116 deaths. Two conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the cause: one citing crowd control issues leading to the stampede and another suggesting it occurred as people tried to escape the heat inside the tent. The government has offered compensation to the victims’ families. (NPR)
Google fell short of its climate change goal, with a 13% increase in emissions in 2023 compared to the previous year. Data centers and the demand for electricity to power artificial intelligence were cited as causes for this growth. Experts emphasize the need for Google to partner with cleaner companies and invest in clean energy infrastructure. (AP)
