Biden Drops Out, Global Tech Outage, Israel v. Houthis, & More | 07.22.24
Jul 22, 2024
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Topics include President Biden endorsing VP Harris, global tech outage, Israel's conflict with Houthi rebels, efforts to provide Bibles in native languages, a journalist sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison, WNBA victory over the US Olympic team, Trump rally, and a listeria outbreak from deli meat.
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President Biden withdraws from re-election, endorses VP Harris, highlighting political shifts.
Global tech outage due to faulty software update by CrowdStrike underscores cybersecurity vulnerabilities worldwide.
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Resignation of President Biden
President Biden announced his withdrawal from the re-election campaign after a criticized debate performance and pressure from his party. Biden decided to focus on his duties as president and endorsed VP Kamala Harris. The open Democratic convention may see Harris facing other contenders like governors Newsom, Pritzker, and Whitmer. Despite the election outcome, the message emphasizes that God remains in control.
Global Concerns: Software Update, Middle East Conflict, and Bible Distribution
A faulty software update by CrowdStrike caused disruptions globally, highlighting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. Israel faced conflicts with Houthi rebels in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon, responding with airstrikes. The UN's call for settlers to evacuate territories ignited tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, the initiative to provide Bibles globally through partnerships like CRU reinforces the importance of access to scripture for those in need.
Today we’re talking about President Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing VP Harris, a bad software update that caused tech outages around the world, Israeli’s retaliation after a deadly drone strike, and other top news for Monday, July 22th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.