Today’s Headlines: Tensions are escalating in the Middle East. Several US troops were injured in a rocket attack at Al Asad airbase in Iraq, with no details on the number of injured or responsible parties. This attack follows recent strikes on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iran’s proxies since the Israel-Hamas war began last October. Israel is preparing for a major retaliatory assault from Iran, anticipated within the next 24-48 hours. Meanwhile, nine UN employees in Gaza have been fired for their involvement in the October 7th attack. In the US, Elon Musk’s America PAC is under investigation for running scam voter registration websites, and Google has been found guilty of antitrust violations. The Supreme Court rejected an attempt to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing, and new concerns have arisen about undisclosed trips taken by Justice Clarence Thomas. The stock market experienced significant losses, partly due to Middle East tensions and fears of a recession. Hurricane Debby is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the southeast. Finally, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce her vice presidential pick today, with Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro as the final contenders.

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