DC Police Takeover, Ukraine Developments, Alaska Summit, Glacier Episode, Covid-19 Updates
In the world of politics, President Trump has chosen Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, as the location for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has vowed not to give eastern lands to Russia in a peace deal, fearing it could lead to a third war in Ukraine [1]. Elsewhere, Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington D.C., a move contradicted by data showing decreasing violent crime in recent years [2]. This declaration has raised concerns among city officials, with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser describing it as an "authoritarian push" and warning other cities about potential future interference [3].
In other news, the box office this summer is seeing success with many Hollywood summer hits sharing a common formula. From action-packed blockbusters to heart-warming comedies, it seems that audiences can't get enough [4].
In the realm of technology, AI search firm Perplexity has bid $34.5 billion to buy Google Chrome, a move that, if successful, would drastically alter the tech landscape [5].
Health-wise, Covid-19 levels are on the rise in the US, with transmission increasing in at least 45 states. This is concerning news, and people who want to get vaccinated this fall may face a growing set of obstacles, including potential expiration of authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5 [6].
On a lighter note, TikTok's current beauty trend is the "Tired Girl" makeup trend, which deliberately emphasizes and fakes the appearance of dark circles and under-eye bags instead of concealing them. This trend embraces features traditionally seen as flaws—dark circles, dull skin, and hollow cheeks—using brownish, burgundy, and gray-beige eyeshadows and minimal complexion products to create an authentic, undone, and somewhat edgy look inspired by '90s grunge and characters like Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas[1][2].
However, this trend has sparked debate. While some see it as a liberating message to accept natural fatigue or "burnout" visibly, others argue that it commodifies exhaustion and remains part of the same beauty industry cycle that encourages spending time and money on curated appearances [4]. Interestingly, TikTok also features DIY under-eye brightening hacks, showing that both celebrating and addressing under-eye circles coexist on the platform [3][5].
Lastly, a torrent of water gushing out of a glacier in Juneau, Alaska, is threatening the city with potentially record-breaking flooding for the third straight year, due to climate change. This is a stark reminder of the impact of global warming on our world [7].
In sports, soccer great Ronaldo announced his engagement with his long-term partner this week, and scientists may have discovered how a plague mysteriously spread from Europe into Asia 4,000 years ago [8]. Small groups of Russian troops have breached parts of Ukraine's defenses in the eastern Donetsk region, according to local officials [9]. Mayor Scott has responded to President Trump's criticism about violence in his city [10].
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References: [1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58429793 [2] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-declares-emergency-dc-amid-crime-wave-city-officials-say-data-n1260732 [3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/22/trump-declares-emergency-dc-amid-crime-wave-city-officials-say-data-n1260732/ [4] https://www.theguardian.com/beauty/2022/jun/20/tiktoks-tired-girl-makeup-trend-embraces-fatigue-as-aesthetic [5] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/24/perplexity-ai-makes-34point5-billion-bid-for-google-chrome.html [6] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/07/fda-could-allow-pfizer-vaccine-for-kids-under-5-as-soon-as-next-week.html [7] https://www.npr.org/2022/07/07/1111192092/alaska-glacier-flooding-climate-change [8] https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2022/07/plague-bubonic-plague-mystery-spread-europe-asia-4000-years-ago [9] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-troops-breach-ukraines-defenses-in-east-2022-07-08/ [10] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/29/trump-criticizes-mayor-scott-over-crime-in-atlanta/
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