President Joe Biden took a tumble at the U.S. Air Force Academy's commencement ceremony in Colorado on Thursday, but was helped to his feet by two Secret Service agents and an Air Force official. The incident was met with cheers from the crowd, and Biden is expected to make a full recovery with no further comment from the White House.
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Tina Turner, the iconic "Queen of Rock'n Roll", has passed away at the age of 83. She was known for her powerful voice and captivating performances, and her influence will continue to be felt in the music industry. Her representatives announced her passing “with great sadness” on her Instagram page Wednesday, noting that she had died peacefully at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, after a long illness.
On Sunday night, a double-decker boat carrying more than 30 passengers capsized in the Poorappuzha River in the southern Indian town of Tanur, resulting in the death of at least 22 people, including children. Rescue teams are expecting to recover more bodies from inside the boat, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. The tragedy has shocked the local community, with officials offering their condolences to the families of the victims.
Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of attempting to launch a drone attack on the Kremlin overnight in an effort to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin has called the incident a "terrorist act" and said Russian military and security forces disabled the drones before they could strike. Ukraine has denied any involvement, and the investigation is ongoing. The attempted attack has raised questions about security in the region and the need for increased vigilance and security measures.
On Sunday, an avalanche in the French Alps near Mont Blanc killed six people and injured one. Video footage shared by Reuters showed clouds of snow rolling down the mountainside. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin deployed emergency workers to the scene and one person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. The local authorities of Haute-Savoie are investigating the cause of the avalanche.
Shares of regional banks in the US slumped on Monday, as investors sold off their stocks in response to the collapse of SVB Financial Group and Signature Bank. This has raised fears of possible bank contagion, despite the additional funding from JPMorgan Chase to help First Republic Bank meet withdrawal demands. SVB catered to tech startups, internet and software companies, as well as firms in the life science and health care space, and had $210 billion in assets.
Dutch historian Lorenzo Ruijter has discovered a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins. The treasure dates back to the 11th century and is decorated with filigree and coins from various countries. The National Museum of Antiquities is currently working to preserve the treasure and make it available for public viewing.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state will be cutting ties with Walgreens after the company announced it would not sell abortion pills in 20 states. This decision has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue that it will limit access to abortion services for women in those states. Walgreens has not yet commented on the decision by California to cut ties with the company.