From New York, the greatest city in the world, it's The Update with Brandon Julien!

We truly have a lot to talk about on #TheUpdate this Friday. In Washington, the Supreme Court has ended constitutional protection for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years by overturning Roe v. Wade- a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court's landmark abortion cases. Today's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of the union. 🤰🏽⚖️🇺🇲

In the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, a regional governor in eastern Ukraine says that the country 's troops will retreat from a besieged city to avoid encirclement. The city of Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, has faced relentless Russian bombardment. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

Locally, governors, lawmakers, and attorneys general in states with strict gun-permitting laws are strategizing over how to shore up their restrictions after the Supreme Court decision expanded gun rights from a New York case. At the same time, Democratic leaders in New York are aiming to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public.

Pride commemorations that sometimes have felt like victory parties for civil rights advances are grappling with a darker atmosphere this year.

In Florida, today markes the anniversary of the oceanfront condo building collapse that killed 98 people. And quality sleep can be hard to come by, leaving us feeling groggy the next morning. If you're struggling to get enough kip, one expert has revealed how you can reset your body clock in just three nights. 😴

On #TheUpdate this Thursday, Ukrainian authorities say that Russia's millitary captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and were vying for control of a key highway in a continued offensive on the frontline. The capture of two villages in the embattled Donbas region came as part of blistering offense in recent weeks vin and around the pivotal city of Sievierodonetsk. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

Locally, prosecutors say that British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell should spend at least 30 years in prison for her role in the sexual abuse of teenage girls over a 10-year period by her one-time boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.

The New York City Subway will become more accessible to people with disabilities under terms of a settlement resolving two lawsuits by disability advocates. This school year was one of the most difficult academic years in the nation's history- and also the most violent. Now as schools head out for summer break, schools are taking stock of what went wrong and how to fix it. And NASA scientists are planning to launch pictures of naked humans into space in the hope of luring aliens to us. The depictions will also include an invitation to respond should an intelligent alien race find the space nudes. 👨🏽‍🔬👽

On #TheUpdate this Wednesday, Russian attacks are laying down a curtain of fire across areas of eastern Ukraine where pockets if resistance are denying Moscow full millitary control of the region. A regional official told The Associated Press that "everything that can burn is on fire." 🇺🇦🇷🇺

Locally, the Justice Department say that Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising as its parent company subjects itself to court oversight in a response to a U.S lawsuit.

In another sign that the world of entertainment is returning to pre-pandemic normal, Broadway theaters will no longer demand audiences wear masks starting in July.

In Washington, Senate bargainers have reached agreement vin a bipartisan gun violence bill. And we all strive to make our living spaces clutter-free and inviting for our guests. An organizing pro shared the simple nine steps to make that dream a reality. 🧹🧽

On #TheUpdate this Tuesday, Russia's military machine is preserving in its ferocious effort to grind down Ukraine's defenses. Combat in eastern areas of Ukraine reportedly are entering a decisive phase. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

Locally, a new law barring sales of bulket-resistant vests to most civilians bin New York doesn't cover the type of armor worn by Payton Gendron who killed 10 people at the Tops Friendly Market. In Harlem, a college basketball player, 21-year-old Houston Baptist University senior Darius Lee, was killed and eight other people were wounded in an early morning shooting at a gathering.

In Alabama, their Republican primary for Senate pits a candidate endorsed by the former President against a candidate whom Trump previously endorsed. And this was no labor of love. An Indian businesswoman who defied her father by offering her arranged marriage prospect a job- instead of her hand- is sharing his enraged reaction on social media. 🇮🇳📱

From New York, the greatest city in the world, it's The Update with Brandon Julien!

From New York, the greatest city in the world, it's The Update with Brandon Julien!

As part of our 5th anniversary, we've been playing best of episodes to look back at the best of our five years. But before #TheUpdate was created, it began as a WKRB Free Form Friday creation as the WKRB Newshour. The show sounded different- I also sounded different too.

On Friday's edition of #TheUpdate, The European Union's executive arm has recommended making Ukraine a candidate vfor EU membership. The move would be a first step on what's expected to be a long road before the war-torn country could actually join the 27-nation bloc. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺

Locally, New York City Transit officials say that a subway rider died after getting trapped between the platform and the train at the Avenue M station along the Q line in Brooklyn. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! is denying claims that Kim Kardashian's wearing if the iconic Marilyn Monroe "Happy Birthday" dress to the Met Gala left it with new damage. Retailers and marketers have been quick to commemorate Juneteenth with an avalanche of merchandise from ice cream to T-Shirts to party favors. But many are getting backlash on social media for that critics say is undermining the day. And a boss has divided opinion after allegedly forcing workers to sign a so-called SWEAT pledge. The contract, which is named Skill and Work Ethic Aren't Taboo, mandated employees not to whine and show up for work early. 📋

On Thursday's edition of #TheUpdate, French President Emmanuel Macron says that there are signs of war crimes ina Kyiv suburb after "massacres" by Russian forces. He spoke in the town of Irpin while in a visit with other European leaders to show support for Ukraine. 🇫🇷🇺🇦🇷🇺

Locally in Buffalo, Payton Gendron, the gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at the Tops Friendly Market has been charged with federal hate crimes that could potentially carry a death penalty. A prosecutor has told jurors that Richard Rojas, the man accused of using his car to mow down people in Times Square in the spring of 2017 made a deliberate choice to leave a path of death and destruction. For families divided along party lines, summer's slate of reunions, group trips and weddings poses another exhausting round of navigating divides.

And everyone dislikes being cheated on. And thanks to this relationship expert, you may be able to avoid this happening to you- just watch out for these key warning signs. 👩‍❤️‍👨⚠️