Bulletin Brief

Global tensions arise after Iran attacks Israel (⁠NYT⁠, ⁠Reuters⁠)

House approves surveillance bill, and Trump meets with Speaker Johnson (⁠CBS⁠, ⁠NBC⁠)

One Dead, 13 injured in Texas after a stolen 18-wheeler was driven into a building (⁠AP⁠, ⁠CNN⁠) 

Sydney Mall attacker killed (⁠Reuters⁠)

Scottie Scheffler is your 2024 Masters Champion (⁠NBC⁠)

Instagram blurs explicit pics in private chats (⁠AP⁠)

3 Sailors rescued from a Pacific Island after a week (⁠NYT⁠)

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In Must Know News…

• Heightened tensions between Israel and Iran arose after a significant drone and missile strike on Israeli soil, triggering deliberations on potential retaliation and the formation of regional alliances. Amidst calls for restraint from the United States and global leaders, Israel moved towards normalization as they reopened their airspace, marking a step towards de-escalation.
• The House's approval of a surveillance bill, formerly blocked by republicans, mirrors the GOP's internal tug-of-war, showcased by Speaker Mike Johnson's recent meeting with Donald Trump. Amid rifts over issues like surveillance and foreign aid, Johnson's outreach highlights the party's struggle to reconcile unity with the sway of figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, shaping legislative decisions.

• A stolen 18-wheeler crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety building Friday, leaving one dead and 13 injured. The driver, 42 year-old Clenard Parker, now faces multiple felony charges after fleeing deputies and intentionally smashing the building in Brenham, Texas. 

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In Other Notable News…

• A man fatally stabbed 6 people in a Sydney mall before being shot dead by police last Saturday. 8 others were injured by the attacker, and no motive has yet been confirmed. 
• Golfer Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters tournament, becoming one of only 17 to earn the title twice. He is also the fourth youngest golfer to win multiple green jackets.
• Instagram began blurring nude photos in direct messages in an effort to combat the sexual extortion of young people. The feature is intended to make teens think twice before sending explicit images, and prevent them from seeing unwanted ones.
• 3 sailors were rescued from a Pacific Island after writing “HELP” on the beach using palm leaves. They had been stranded there for over a week before being spotted by the US Coast Guard.