Iranian authorities have announced a new campaign to enforce the wearing of Islamic headscarves and the return of morality police to the streets, 10 months after the death of a woman in their custody sparked nationwide protests. The morality police are tasked with enforcing the dress code and other social norms, and the return of the morality police has been met with mixed reactions from the public. The new campaign is part of a larger effort by the Iranian government to reassert its authority and control over the population.
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This week's Powerball lottery is offering an estimated $900 million jackpot, with no winner in Saturday night's drawing. Three tickets matched all five white balls, however, and are eligible for $1 million prizes. Monday's drawing will offer a choice between an annuitized prize or a one-time lump sum before taxes, with odds of 1 in 292,201,338. It is the third biggest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history.
After a 24-hour manhunt, Andre Longmore, the suspect accused of killing four people in a Georgia suburb, was fatally shot by law enforcement forces. Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett declared the suspect "neutralized" and "dead" at a news conference, while officials are still working to determine a motive for the killings. A Henry County sheriff's deputy and a Clayton County police officer were injured in the attempt to arrest Longmore.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, is blocking hundreds of military promotions over a Pentagon abortion policy, causing a potential national security crisis. President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have denounced the move, and Senator Tammy Duckworth has warned it will jeopardize the U.S.' ability to lead the free world. Sullivan has warned that the blockade could soon leave the U.S. without a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a chief of Naval Operations.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain ended Novak Djokovic's 34-match winning streak and claimed his first championship at Wimbledon and second Grand Slam trophy overall, in an epic five-set match at the All England Club. The match featured a 24-minute single game, which Alcaraz won to secure the victory, and marked a major upset for Djokovic and a major milestone for the 20-year-old Alcaraz. The age gap between the two was the widest in any men's Slam final since 1974, making the match a memorable one.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized overnight due to dehydration, but was discharged after tests revealed his heart was "completely normal". He was fitted with a subcutaneous Holter to monitor his heart activity, and left the hospital feeling "very good". His supporters expressed relief at the news, as his health is of particular importance to the Israeli public ahead of the upcoming elections.
Flash flooding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has resulted in the deaths of at least three people and four more are unaccounted for. The flooding occurred after 6-7 inches of rain fell in the area in less than an hour. The Bucks County Fire Department is currently searching for the four missing people and urging anyone with information to contact them. They are also urging people to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when flooding is expected.
Jane Birkin, a beloved figure in France, has died at the age of 76. She was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, her fashion style, and her fight for women’s and LGBT rights. Birkin was best known for her 1969 hit song “Je t’aime moi non plus” with Gainsbourg, her roles in films such as “La Piscine” and “Death on the Nile”, and her three successful artist daughters.