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The 7

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Jun 20, 2024
The podcast discusses a range of current events like heat waves, Louisiana's Ten Commandments law, Hajj deaths, Stonehenge protest, and the summer solstice. It also covers a Vermont lawmaker's apology for a water incident and the early arrival of summer solstice influenced by leap years.
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  • Officials urge precautions for heatwave in Eastern U.S.
  • Protesters target historic sites for climate activism, signaling a growing trend

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Heat wave hitting the Eastern U.S. prompts safety alerts

High temperatures across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions are causing concerns as a heatwave blankets the Eastern U.S. Officials are urging people, particularly those lacking air conditioning, to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. At the same time, Texas braces for more storms in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season following flooding and surges from Storm Alberto. Louisiana mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms, sparking controversy over potential religious coercion.

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