DeepSummary
The episode covers various news updates, including wildfires in New Mexico that killed two people and destroyed over a thousand structures, with the FBI joining the investigation. Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Alberto's remnants further complicates relief efforts. Extreme heat alerts affect over 100 million people across parts of the US, with temperatures reaching the 90s and potentially 100°F in Washington, DC. The heat also caused issues during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, where authorities treated 2,700 people for heat stroke.
Ukraine launched a mass drone strike inside Russia and Crimea overnight, hitting oil refineries, radar stations, and electronic reconnaissance centers. Russia claims to have intercepted and destroyed 87 drones, but one person was killed. President Vladimir Putin warned Western nations supplying weapons to Ukraine that he reserves the right to arm other regions, including North Korea.
New research published in the journal Medicine found that certain genetic variants can trigger obesity, with women carrying a specific gene weighing about 10 pounds more on average and men weighing 5 pounds more. In sports news, WNBA rookie Angel Reese made history by becoming the first rookie to record seven consecutive double-doubles.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Wildfires in New Mexico killed two people and destroyed over a thousand structures, prompting an FBI investigation and complicating relief efforts due to flash flooding.
- Extreme heat alerts affected over 100 million people across parts of the US, with temperatures reaching the 90s and potentially 100°F in Washington, DC.
- Ukraine launched a mass drone strike on Russian targets, and President Putin warned Western nations supplying weapons to Ukraine that he reserves the right to arm other regions.
- New research found links between certain genetic variants and obesity, with women and men carrying a specific gene weighing more on average.
- WNBA rookie Angel Reese made history by becoming the first rookie to record seven consecutive double-doubles.
- Extreme heat during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia caused authorities to treat 2,700 people for heat stroke.
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto brought flash flooding to parts of New Mexico, further complicating relief efforts for the wildfires.
- The episode covered a range of news updates, including natural disasters, international conflicts, scientific research, and sports achievements.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Those who supply the weapons to Ukraine believe that they're not at war with us. Well, I said, including in Pyongyang, that we reserve the right to supply weapons to other regions of the world.“ by Vladimir Putin
- “Researchers have known there is a genetic component to obesity, but this study identifies a specific gene variant at play. Women with this gene, which impacts thyroid function on average, weighed about ten pounds more, and men weighed an additional five pounds.“ by Madeleine Holcomb
- “Angel Reese made WNBA history last night, becoming the first rookie ever to record seven consecutive double doubles.“ by Jo Beck
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6/21/24