The New York Times report exposes Hamas's extensive spying on Palestinians through its secret police force, the General Security Service, amidst ongoing Israeli offensive actions in Gaza. Concurrently, protests against the war reached college graduation ceremonies in the US, notably at Duke University, where graduates led by pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld staged a walkout. Meanwhile, Michael Cohen's testimony shed light on Donald Trump's involvement in the hush money scandal, detailing payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Major US airlines are challenging new rules on disclosing "junk fees," sparking a legal battle with the Biden administration. China and the US are holding their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence, addressing national security concerns. Additionally, wildfires in Canada are affecting air quality in four US states, while the collapsed Baltimore bridge was demolished, freeing a cargo ship and its crew. Finally, "Roaring Kitty" resurfaced online, boosting Gamestop stocks significantly with his first appearance since 2021.
The Bulletin Brief:
NYT releases news that Hamas has spied on Palestine, campus protests persist (NYT, Reuters, AP)
Michael Cohen called to testify in Trump’s hush money trial (NBC, CNN)
Airline companies across the US sue Biden Administration over new fee rules (Forbes, Reuters)
China and US discuss AI risk management (ABC)
Canadian wildfires threaten US air quality (NBC)
The Baltimore Bridge officially demolished (BBC)
“Roaring Kitty” makes their first debut in over a decade (AP)
