Witness Jaswinder Singh Sandhu aided an injured security guard and comforted a distraught woman who lost her son before discovering the sole survivor, Ramesh, amidst the wreckage. Ramesh, suffering facial injuries and burns, was treated by first responders and transported to a trauma center. He recounted his miraculous escape from the fatal crash in interviews, expressing disbelief at his survival. The investigation into the crash’s cause is ongoing, with officials analyzing the recovered black box.
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Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, is poised for US launch this week, with regulatory approval expected June 19th. While estimated to cost around $25,000 annually, independent analysis suggests a production cost as low as $25 per year, raising concerns about potential exorbitant pricing. UNAIDS urges Gilead to prioritize affordability, emphasizing the drug’s potential to end the HIV pandemic, while Gilead cites research and development costs and global pricing considerations. Gilead has agreements for low-cost lenacapavir in 120 low-income countries, but significant access gaps remain.
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Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser was executed in Riyadh after seven years of detention, for alleged crimes against national security, including communicating with individuals outside the kingdom. His execution follows the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi and is believed to be linked to anonymous Twitter accounts criticizing the Saudi royal family. Al-Jasser’s case highlights the Saudi government’s crackdown on dissent, facilitated by the infiltration of Twitter and subsequent access to user data. Despite international condemnation and legal mechanisms for intervention, the execution underscores Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s continued intolerance of criticism.
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Researchers at Mie University have demonstrated a CRISPR-Cas9 method to remove the extra chromosome 21 in cells from individuals with Down syndrome. This allele-specific editing successfully normalized gene expression, improving cell survival and function in both stem cells and mature skin fibroblasts. The corrected cells exhibited reduced oxidative stress and increased growth rates, suggesting alleviation of the biological burden of trisomy 21. While still in early stages, this research offers a promising avenue for future therapies targeting the root cause of Down syndrome.
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Alex Jones, facing a $1.5 billion judgment in defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook families, is accused by the bankruptcy trustee of fraudulently transferring over $5 million in assets to family members and associated entities. These allegations, part of Jones’ ongoing bankruptcy case, include transferring funds to his wife and father, and concealing ownership of two Austin condominiums. The trustee aims to recover these assets for creditors, while Jones maintains his innocence and continues to appeal the judgments. Infowars asset liquidation efforts have been hampered by legal challenges, including a rejected auction, delaying compensation for the Sandy Hook families.
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Anticipating Tesla’s June 22nd Austin robotaxi pilot launch, protests erupted, fueled by concerns over the safety of Tesla’s partially automated driving systems. Critics, citing NHTSA data on hundreds of collisions and fatalities involving Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD features, demonstrated the system’s flaws by showing a Tesla equipped with FSD software failing to stop for a school bus and striking a child-sized mannequin. These demonstrations highlight the protesters’ opposition to the unsupervised FSD technology slated for the robotaxi program. The demonstrations were organized by groups such as the Dawn Project, Tesla Takedown and Resist Austin.
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupted on Tuesday, sending a massive 6.8-mile-high ash cloud into the air, visible from up to 90 miles away. Authorities raised the alert level to the highest, warning of potential lava flows due to heavy rainfall and expanding the danger zone to five miles from the crater. No casualties have been reported, though this latest eruption follows previous activity in May, November (resulting in nine deaths), and March (causing flight disruptions). The volcano is part of Indonesia’s volcanically active Ring of Fire.
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An amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, proposed by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, passed with a significant majority, preventing the criminal prosecution of women for abortion-related complications. The amendment, supported by major abortion providers and numerous medical organizations, focuses on providing care and support rather than criminalization for women facing difficult circumstances. While not altering existing abortion laws regarding time limits or access, it addresses the unjust prosecution of women in cases of miscarriage or stillbirth. A separate amendment seeking to fully decriminalize abortion was not voted on.
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Beloved Food Network chef Anne Burrell passed away at age 55. A statement from the network and her family confirmed her death, expressing deep sadness at the loss of the acclaimed chef and television personality. Burrell’s career spanned numerous successful shows, including “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” and “Worst Cooks in America,” and she also authored bestselling cookbooks. Beyond her culinary achievements, Burrell was known for her philanthropy, supporting organizations focused on juvenile diabetes and youth opportunities.
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Tesla stock dropped nearly 4% following a report that the Austin, Texas Gigafactory will halt Cybertruck and Model Y production for a week starting June 30th for planned factory maintenance. This marks the third such production pause in the past year. The shutdown comes shortly before the anticipated June 22nd launch of the Model Y robotaxi in Austin, featuring updated “Full Self-Driving” technology. Tesla has yet to officially comment on the reported production halt.
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