Up First from NPR Supreme Court Scuttles Bump Stock Ban, Ukraine Peace Summit, Latest on Bird Flu
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Jun 15, 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the ban on bump stocks, stirring up intense debates about gun control. Meanwhile, Ukraine is hosting a significant peace summit, though key players like Russia are absent, complicating efforts for resolution. The podcast also highlights a worrying surge of bird flu among cattle in the U.S., raising concerns about potential health risks and the importance of surveillance. Tune in for a blend of current events impacting both domestic policy and international relations.
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Las Vegas Shooting
- The 2017 Las Vegas massacre, where a gunman killed 58 people, prompted a ban on bump stocks.
- The Supreme Court overturned this ban in 2024, citing legal semantics.
Overturning the Ban
- The Supreme Court overturned the bump stock ban because of a legal definition of a machine gun.
- A machine gun fires multiple rounds with a "single function" of the trigger, not a single pull.
Ukraine Peace Summit
- Ukraine organized a peace summit, excluding Russia and China.
- The summit aims to gain leverage for future peace negotiations.