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July 19, 2023

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Biden signs executive order on abortion access
House passes gun safety bill
Trump announces candidacy for 2024 presidential election
U.S. inflation hits 40-year high
COVID-19 cases surge in Europe
China's economy slows down
War in Ukraine continues
Hurricane season begins

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The decision is a major victory for anti-abortion activists and a major setback for abortion rights advocates. The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in many states, making it more difficult for women to access safe and legal abortion care.

Biden signs executive order on abortion access

President Biden signed an executive order on abortion access in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The order directs the Department of Health and Human Services to take steps to protect access to abortion care, including providing funding for abortion providers and ensuring that women have access to accurate information about abortion. The order also directs the Department of Justice to protect women who travel to other states for abortion care from being prosecuted.

House passes gun safety bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a gun safety bill, the first major piece of gun legislation in decades. The bill includes measures such as universal background checks, an ban on high-capacity magazines, and a red flag law that would allow law enforcement to temporarily remove guns from people who are deemed a danger to themselves or others. The bill is expected to pass in the Senate, but it is unclear whether it will be signed into law by President Biden.

Trump announces candidacy for 2024 presidential election

Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. Trump is the early favorite to win the Republican nomination, but he faces a number of challenges, including opposition from some Republicans who believe he is responsible for the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. inflation hits 40-year high

The U.S. inflation rate hit a 40-year high in June, reaching 8.6%. The high inflation is being driven by a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and supply chain disruptions. The high inflation is putting a strain on household budgets and is contributing to a slowdown in the economy.

COVID-19 cases surge in Europe

COVID-19 cases are surging in Europe, driven by the BA.5 subvariant of the Omicron variant. The surge is putting a strain on hospitals and is leading to new restrictions in some countries. The World Health Organization has warned that the surge in Europe could lead to a global wave of COVID-19 cases.

China's economy slows down

China's economy is slowing down, due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and a property market crisis. The slowdown is leading to job losses and a decline in consumer spending. The Chinese government is taking steps to try to boost the economy, but it is unclear whether these measures will be successful.

War in Ukraine continues

The war in Ukraine has been going on for more than four months, with no end in sight. The war has caused a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with millions of people displaced from their homes. The war is also having a significant impact on the global economy, leading to higher energy prices and food shortages.