Iran hails Israel strikes as a ‘victory’; Photos of Sudan, 1 year into a brutal war
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Iranian officials have been lavish with their praise for the unprecedented retaliatory air strikes Iran sent at Israel over the weekend — despite the fact that Israel and its allies intercepted 99% of the drones. Top Iranian lawmaker Mojtaba Zonnouri called the strikes a “victory,” according to Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today that challenge a statute used to prosecute hundreds of defendants charged with invading the Capitol on Jan. 6. Justices will examine how this federal law defines obstruction or attempted obstruction of an official congressional proceeding. The outcome of the case could affect former President Donald Trump, as this law was used to charge him in his immunity case.
The supply of new bitcoins is expected to be halved sometime this week, an event some experts believe will increase the digital currency’s value and increase its awareness and acceptance. The number of bitcoins that can exist is capped at 21 million. Halvings increase the time it takes for miners to reach that cap. Here’s everything you need to know about the consequences of this event.
We, the voters
As part of the We, The Voters series, NPR is bringing you stories of gun violence and its impact on communities all week.
When gun violence in America is discussed, people often think of mass shootings, homicide or domestic violence. But the majority of gun-related deaths in the U.S. are suicides. Paul Nestadt, one of the leading suicide researchers, says most people don’t know how prevalent it is because we’re not as willing to talk about it — in the media or in our personal relationships.
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 9-8-8.
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Sudan is marking the anniversary of a year-long conflict that has displaced more than eight million people. Security monitors and aid groups say the war has killed at least 14,000 people. Many experts think the true death toll is much higher.
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This newsletter was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.