Global events discussed include Israeli attack on aid workers, Taiwan earthquake, U.S. investment in climate change, sepsis prediction test approval. Also, lawsuit settlement on AI comedy special. Legal settlement on AI use and NASA's Coordinated Lunar Time for moon activities.
Outrage over aid workers' deaths in Israeli strike calls for policy change in Gaza.
EPA's $20 billion fund aims to significantly cut carbon emissions, benefiting disadvantaged communities.
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Israeli strike kills aid workers in Gaza
Aid groups in Gaza paused their work after the death of 7 aid workers in an Israeli strike, including US-Canadian citizen Jacob Flickinger. The attack has drawn outrage from US officials, urging a policy change in Gaza. Despite calls for change, the US continued authorizing weapon transfers to Israel.
US allocates $20 billion to combat climate change
The EPA announced a $20 billion fund to fight climate change, aiding green banks in providing low-interest loans for clean energy projects. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions significantly, benefiting disadvantaged communities. The fund is estimated to cut 40 million metric tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to emissions from nearly 9 million gas-powered cars.