Bulletin Brief

Ukraine claims to have caught Russian secret agents while Putin is sworn into office (Reuters, NBC)

Social Security projected to run short in 2035 (NBC, CBS) 

Israel launches ground incursion into Rafah (WP, NBC) 

Tornadoes ravage the Midwest (AP)

Boeing cancels their space test flight (NBC)

Panera to phase out its Charged Lemonade following multiple lawsuits and deaths (NBC)

Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence shortened (NBC)

For those who read...

‍

In Must Know News…

• Ukraine claims to have caught 2 Russian secret agents among their ranks who were planning Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s assassination. The men were tasked with finding someone close to the presidential guard who would take Zelenskyy hostage and later kill him as a supposed “gift” for Putin as he was sworn into a new term. Today marks the 71 year olds 5th term as president of Russia.
• Social Security is now projected to last until 2035, one year later than previously thought. The shift is accredited to stronger economic performance by the US, marked by low unemployment and higher wage growth. The program’s 70 million beneficiaries funds won’t be depleted in 2035, rather, they will lose 17% of their current monthly checks due to more baby boomers retiring than new employees entering the workforce.
• Israel has begun a ground incursion in Rafah, Prior to this, Israel dropped thousands of leaflets into the city streets telling civilians to evacuate immediately. The incursion has closed off the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, one of the last entry points for humanitarian aid, while bombs begin to drop on the city.

‍

In Other Notable News…

• Multiple tornadoes have been spotted in the Central US, with several midwest states such as Michigan being hit on Tuesday. Oklahoma experienced their second tornado in 5 weeks, killing one person and destroying dozens of homes. 
• An update from yesterday’s story: Boeing was forced to cancel the inaugural test flight of their Starliner vessel after a last-minute valve issue in the rocket. The flight will be rescheduled no earlier than Friday.
• A spokesperson for Panera announced yesterday that the corporation will be phasing out their highly disputed Charged Lemonade after facing three lawsuits and causing two deaths.
• Theranos’ founder Elizabeth Holmes quietly had two months shaved off of her 11-year sentence for wire fraud and conspiracy. Holmes is now expected to be released in August 2032.