The 7 A shaky Israel-Iran ceasefire; Supreme Court; New York mayoral primary; humidity map; and more
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Jun 24, 2025 A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran raises concerns amidst ongoing missile activity. Tensions rise in New York as the mayoral primary heats up and past policies clash with current legal challenges, particularly involving migrant treatment. Meanwhile, the U.S. sees a surge in abortion rates linked to telehealth access post-Dobbs ruling. Lastly, groundbreaking discoveries from a new observatory unveil over 2,000 previously unknown asteroids, celebrating the legacy of pioneering astrophysicist Vera Rubin.
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Fragile Israel-Iran Ceasefire
- The ceasefire between Iran and Israel is fragile with immediate violations reported by Israel despite initial agreement signals.
- Iran's nuclear program negotiations hinge on stopping Israeli bombings, illustrating the ceasefire's conditional nature.
Supreme Court Permits Risky Deportations
- The Supreme Court temporarily allows deporting migrants to third countries, including conflict zones like South Sudan.
- This policy conflicts with safety considerations and lower court orders, revealing legal and humanitarian tensions.
NYC Democratic Mayoral Battle
- New York City's Democratic mayoral primary features a comeback attempt by Andrew Cuomo against a rising Democratic socialist.
- The race is a pivotal referendum on the Democratic Party's future amidst growing young voter turnout and ranked choice voting.