Bulletin Brief

NYT releases news that Hamas has spied on Palestine, campus protests persist (NYT, Reuters, AP)

Michael Cohen called to testify in Trump’s hush money trial (NBC, CNN)

Airline companies across the US sue Biden Administration over new fee rules (Forbes, Reuters)

China and US discuss AI risk management (ABC)

Canadian wildfires threaten US air quality (NBC)

The Baltimore Bridge officially demolished (BBC)

“Roaring Kitty” makes their first debut in over a decade (AP)

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In Must Know News…

• The New York Times released a bombshell report that revealed Hamas has spied on Palestinians for years through its secret police force known as the General Security Service. This revelation comes as Israeli forces continue their offensive in Gaza, reclaiming territory in the north while pushing deeper into Rafah. In the US, protests over the war extended to college graduation ceremonies including Duke’s which saw graduates walk out of the commencement led by pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld. 
• Michael Cohen testified in Donald Trump’s hush money scandal on how the former president ordered him to pay $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. Trump allegedly reimbursed him in five figure monthly payments throughout the following year by falsifying several business records. 
• Major U.S. airline companies are suing the Biden administration over new rules instructing airlines to disclose “junk fees” upfront. The lawsuit, submitted by Delta, United, and several  other prominent US airlines, claims the new rules are arbitrary and unlawful. In response, the Department of Transportation stated that it would fight tirelessly to defend the new rules and protect travelers from hidden, last-minute fees. 

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In Other Notable News…

• China and the US are set to have their first high-level talk about artificial intelligence today. They will assess risks and management as it becomes increasingly important in national security.
• Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires sparked air quality alerts in 4 US states. As 146 wildfires rage on across the western part of the country, residents of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota may be at risk. Take a look at today’s deep dive for more info!
• The collapsed Baltimore bridge was demolished with controlled explosions 6 weeks after a cargo ship slammed into it. The explosions freed the ship, as well as the 21 crew members still inside.
• Keith Gill, better known by his username “Roaring Kitty” made his first online appearance since 2021, sending Gamestop stocks up 74%. He is known for saving the company in 2021 when he encouraged others to buy thousands of Gamestop shares, increasing them more than 1000%.