Key takeaways: 31 people arrested, 25 police officers injured, and 40 cars burned in overnight unrest Government has increased police presence in Paris and other…
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The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a Marine Board of Investigation into the implosion of the Titan submersible, which resulted in the loss of five lives onboard. The investigation will look into the cause of the implosion and any potential misconduct, and can make recommendations to pursue civil or criminal sanctions. The Titan submersible was attempting a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic when it experienced a catastrophic failure, and the Coast Guard declared a major marine casualty.
Last week, the Republican Study Committee released a 167-page document proposing changes to Social Security and Medicare, including privatization of Medicare and adjustments to the retirement age for future retirees. The White House has rejected the proposal, while Senator Rick Scott is considering a run for the White House despite receiving little support on Twitter.
A 31-year-old Syrian refugee with permanent Swedish residency has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing attack in a French Alps park that left four young children and two adults injured. The victims, who came from multiple countries, are no longer in life-threatening condition and the suspect is currently detained in Annecy. The investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released.
On Thursday morning, eight children and one adult were injured in a knife attack in Annecy, France. The victims were as young as three years old, with three of them in serious condition. The perpetrator was arrested quickly due to the rapid intervention of the police, and the motive of the attack is still unknown. President Macron condemned the perpetrator's "cowardice" and Interior Minister Darmanin praised the police for their quick response.
Ukraine has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam and hydroelectric power station in southern Ukraine, threatening a massive flood that could displace hundreds of thousands of people. Ukrainian authorities have warned that the dam’s failure could unleash 18 million cubic meters of water and flood Kherson and dozens of other areas. In response, Ukraine has ordered residents downriver to evacuate, though the exact number of people affected is still unknown.
John Manchec, a 78-year-old millionaire held in the Indian River County jail since 2019, was foiled in his attempt to escape after a two-month investigation by the sheriff's office. The elaborate plan involved waiting until Manchec had a doctor's visit and then taking out the corrections staff while he was at the medical facility. Manchec and the other individuals involved in the plan have been charged with conspiracy to escape and aiding and abetting, respectively. The sheriff's office is reminding the public that any attempt to assist an inmate in escaping from jail is a serious crime.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held two major rounds of meetings with his biggest backers at the G7 summit in Hiroshima to build momentum for Ukraine's war effort. Biden and congressional Republicans remain far apart on budget talks, with the looming debt crisis in Ukraine adding to the urgency of the situation. The summit was seen as a chance for the leaders to discuss a range of issues, with the conflict in Ukraine a major focus of the discussions.