CNN 5 Things Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Colorado suspect charged, graduate job market struggles & more
Jun 2, 2025
The podcast dives into the latest peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the contentious demands from both sides. It also covers a disturbing hate crime incident in Boulder, Colorado, where a suspect faces federal charges. Listeners will learn about the Supreme Court's recent rulings on machine guns and absentee ballots. Additionally, the struggles of recent graduates in a tough job market are examined, alongside the National Weather Service's efforts to rebuild its workforce after layoffs.
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Peace Talks Demands Diverge
- Russia demands international recognition of its annexation of Crimea and four other regions during peace talks with Ukraine.
- Ukraine counters with a 30-day ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and a meeting of leaders as peace prerequisites.
Boulder Antisemitic Attack
- Mohammed Sabri Solomon attacked a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado, using a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails.
- The attack injured eight people, including a Holocaust survivor, and Solomon faces multiple charges including federal hate crimes.
Supreme Court and Gun, Ballot Laws
- The Supreme Court left assault rifle and high-capacity magazine bans in Maryland and Rhode Island in place by declining to hear appeals.
- The Court will however hear a case this fall on whether states can accept mail-in ballots postmarked by election day, a contentious issue.