News Wrap: US-UK Trade Deal, Gaza Violence, and West Virginia Flooding

US-UK Trade Deal Finalized

• 🤝 President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a finalized trade deal that will cut tariffs on goods between the U.S. and U.K.
• ⚠️ The agreement, provisionally reached last month, does not yet address steel tariffs, which are still under negotiation.

Tensions at G7 Summit

• 🇷🇺 President Trump suggested it was a "big mistake" to remove Russia from the G8, linking its absence to the war in Ukraine.
• 🌍 European nations are expected to push for tougher sanctions on Moscow.

Violence in Gaza

• 💔 Health officials reported at least 34 Palestinians killed in the latest violence near food distribution centers in Gaza.
• ⚠️ This marks the deadliest day since aid facilities began operating, with desperate Palestinians traveling through Israeli-controlled areas to reach centers.
• 🗣️ Witnesses claim the Israeli military opened fire to control crowds, while an Israeli-backed organization stated no violence occurred at their sites.

Supreme Court Decisions

• ⚖️ The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center challenging a state investigation.
• 🎶 The court declined to revive a copyright case concerning Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" and its alleged similarity to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
• 📜 New Jersey's supreme court will allow a grand jury to investigate allegations of clergy abuse, following the Diocese of Camden's dropped opposition.

Natural Disasters and Over-tourism

• 🌊 Six people have died due to flash flooding in West Virginia, with two still missing after heavy rainfall.
• 🏛️ The Louvre Museum in Paris experienced a temporary closure due to a spontaneous work stoppage by staff protesting untenable working conditions.
• 🇪🇸 Protests against over-tourism occurred in Barcelona, with activists targeting tourists.

Market Performance

• 📈 Wall Street stocks saw solid gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 all closing higher.