Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension
Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 games.
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President Trump announced this morning that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire might be over. While speaking to the press in Turkey, where he is attending the NATO summit, Trump said, "I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum." U.S. Central Command said the U.S. struck Iran overnight in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said today that it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait.
Democrats in Maine and across the U.S. are taking steps to move on from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. Earlier this week, one of Platner's former girlfriends accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. It has been more than 36 hours since Platner announced he would consider his options for the Senate campaign. He has denied the assault allegations.
The International Olympic Committee says it has "provisionally" lifted its suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee, clearing the way for the country's athletes to return at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. This committee's decision comes as Russian missile strikes continue to kill Ukrainian civilians.
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The next time you go for a walk, you might want to pick up the pace, for the sake of your mental acuity. A new study in the medical journal Neurology finds that people who maintained their quick walking pace in their 80s were 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline than their slower-moving peers of the same age. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 4,000 older adults participating in a long-term aging study. Participants took a timed walking test, and the fastest 9% were dubbed "super movers," who showed a markedly lower likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline.
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In response to a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence in San Francisco, "Reverend Ray" Broshears in 1973 founded the queer vigilante group the Lavender Panthers — inspired by the Black Panthers — to protect his community. In the 1970s, San Francisco was a safe haven for queer people. Many moved across the country in search of community, prompting an increase in homophobic violence from police and citizens alike. The Lavender Panthers stepped in, doing their own policing and creating a hotline for those in need. Their efforts addressed gaps in care and safety, laying the groundwork for similar mutual aid movements in decades to follow. While the Lavender Panthers remain a relatively obscure part of queer history, this comic illustrates how their impact continues to resonate today.