She’s Gonna Blow!

Record flooding strikes the Midwest, affecting South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota with up to 11 inches of rain, causing bridges and roads to be submerged and threatening the Rapidan Dam in Minnesota. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu refuses to halt attacks on Gaza until Hamas is eliminated, sparking controversy and potentially straining US relations amid Biden's call for an immediate ceasefire. Texas sees an 8% rise in infant mortality rates following a 6-week abortion ban, with doctors citing concerns over increased fatalities from birth defects, prompting Planned Parenthood to pledge $40 million to support pro-choice legislation in Biden’s campaign. A lithium battery plant in South Korea caught fire due to explosions, resulting in the tragic death of 22 workers, occurring just two years after new legislation aimed at punishing companies for fatal industrial accidents was introduced. The Supreme Court has agreed to review a challenge to a Tennessee law that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, marking the first time justices will decide on the constitutionality of such a statewide prohibition. In Russia’s Dagestan region, a terrorist group attacked Jewish synagogues and Orthodox Christian places of worship, resulting in the deaths of 19 people, including civilians, police officers, and terrorists. Lastly, an 8-year-old Pekingese named 'Wild-Thang' was crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California after previously finishing as a runner-up three times. The Bulletin Brief: Flooding in Midwest bursts Minnesota Dam (NBC, AP) Netanyahu committed to partial ceasefire deal (Reuters, AP) Infant mortality rises after Texas abortion ban (CBS, AP) Fire in South Korean plant kills 22 (Reuters) S.C. to Hear Case on Minor-Transition Care Ban (NYT) 20 Dead in Russian Terrorist Attack on Synagogues (NBC) “Wild Thang” wins World’s Ugliest Dog Contest (AP)