Over the weekend, 19,000 people were evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes due to a raging wildfire that has been burning for six days. The EU and other international partners have sent firefighting planes and helicopters to help battle the flames, and the Greek Prime Minister has expressed his gratitude for the support. A person was injured during an evacuation and a pregnant woman is in the hospital in good condition.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed to hospital and fitted with a pacemaker early Sunday, as tens of thousands of protesters marched into Jerusalem and hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in a show of force against his controversial judicial reforms. Netanyahu's pacemaker implantation and the protests come ahead of a key vote on the reforms, which have been met with widespread opposition from former security chiefs and military reservists. The outcome of the vote remains to be seen.
Jamie Foxx has made his first statement since being hospitalized with a medical emergency in April, saying he "went to hell and back" but is now on the mend. He thanked his family and medical team for their support, and expressed his gratitude for being alive. Foxx is now looking forward to getting back to work and thanked his fans for their support.
A large wildfire has been burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for the past five days, forcing authorities to order an evacuation of four locations. The Greek Coastguard has lead more than 20 boats in an emergency evacuation, and the Greek government has deployed firefighting aircraft and helicopters to help contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and authorities are continuing to investigate and monitor the situation.
A federal jury in Miami has found four members of the Grenon family guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs. The family was charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs, and one count of delivering misbranded drugs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned against the use of industrial bleach as a COVID-19 treatment, and the Grenons' sentencing is scheduled for October.
This article discusses the destruction caused by extreme weather conditions across the United States, including a tornado in North Carolina and flooding in Kentucky. Six more heat-related fatalities were reported last week, and public health officials are urging people to take precautions to stay safe in the heat.
On Monday, a Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta was canceled after multiple passengers and at least one crew member became ill due to "uncomfortable temperatures" on the plane. First responders were called to the scene, including a passenger and a flight attendant who had to be transported to a local hospital. Delta Air Lines is currently investigating the incident and has apologized to the affected passengers, offering them full refunds.
Women in Texas are suing the state for clarity on exceptions to its strict abortion laws, after being denied care during their failed pregnancies. The lawsuit, brought by the Center for Reproductive Rights, is the first of its kind since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. The women are seeking a preliminary injunction to allow lifesaving care for women in the state, and two of the women involved in the lawsuit spoke about the impact of Texas' abortion law at the hearing. A ruling is expected soon.