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France's election ended in a big win for Leftists with no party gaining a majority. The U.K.'s Labour Party won in a landslide, making Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. Storm Beryl is likely to regain hurricane status and hit Houston with high winds and heavy rainfall. House Democrats urged Biden to step down, but he continued his campaign. The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai showcased AI innovations. A shooting in Detroit left 2 dead and 17 injured, with no suspect in custody. Israel and Hamas will resume negotiations over a cease-fire deal. Sir Ringo Starr turned 84, celebrated by Sir Paul McCartney.

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Hey-oh! This is Gabe, and today is Monday, July 8th! You’re listening to Current2, brought to you by Just Bagels!

In Must Know News…

• We’re beginning today with some election news from across the pond. France managed to block the right National Rally’s push for majority with a large surge of votes for the left, but no party was able to successfully gain a majority in Sunday’s election. This could lead to a national gridlock as the parties vie for the remaining National Assembly seats. In other news, the U.K.’s Labour Party won in a landslide, effectively putting an end to a 14 year-long conservative reign and making party leader Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. 
• Storm Beryl has shifted towards Houston, now likely to regain hurricane status as a category 1 or even 2 as it hits Texas this morning. Many school districts in the area have closed for the day and forecasters believe the winds could grow from their current 65 mph to as high as 85 with 5 to 10 inches of rainfall.

• Biden is just not getting the hint! Multiple House Democrats have reportedly stated that Biden should step down from the presidential race after his less-than-best performance at the presidential debate. Biden, however, called this request “nonsense” and continued on his campaign trail where he was welcomed at a church in Philadelphia to work on securing Black voters. He also visited the PA state capital to meet with union members.

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In Other Notable News…

• The World Artificial Intelligence Conference kicked off last week in Shanghai and featured some of AI’s latest innovations, such as humanoid robots with the ability to mimic human expressions and feelings on cue; as long as they are not T-800 models, I think we are ok. 
• 2 people were killed and 17 more injured in a shooting in Detroit this Sunday. Police report that the gunman opened fire at a block party on the city’s east side around 2 a.m. There is currently no suspect in custody. 
• Israel and Hamas will resume negotiations this week over President Biden’s cease-fire deal just as the Israel-Hamas war reaches its ninth month of conflict. The proposed six-week cease-fire would be the first break in fighting since last November. 
• Famed Beatle Sir Ringo Starr turned 84 years old this Sunday, with his former bandmate Sir Paul McCartney taking to Instagram to wish his life-long friend a “fabulous day.” What a pair these two are— cheers to both of the legends!

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Any Beatles fans in the audience? Make sure to share the news with your music friends. Have a great week, everybody, and thanks for listening to Current2, the easy way to stay informed!

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Sources:

France’s leftist parties sweep election; UK labor party win (NYT, Time)

Tropical Storm Beryl heading towards Texas (Reuters, NBC)

Biden attempts to rally support under pressure to step down (CBS, Reuters)

Human-like AI turns heads (AP)

Shooting in Detroit kills 2 (NBC)

Israel and Hamas resume negotiations (NPR)

Ringo Starr turns 84 (Standard UK)