Top 5 World News Stories - June 28, 2024
1. Global Goals? More Like Global Fails!
Well, isn’t this just peachy? The world is royally screwing up the Sustainable Development Goals. The UN’s latest report card gives us a whopping 17% success rate. That’s right, folks, only 17% of the targets are on track. Looks like world leaders spent more time napping than actually doing anything useful (Global Issues) (SciTechDaily).
2. Thailand Finally Says "I Do" to Marriage Equality
Guess what? Thailand has finally joined the 21st century by passing the Marriage Equality Bill. It took forever, but now gender-neutral terms like "persons" and "spouses" are in, and the antiquated "man" and "woman" are out. It’s a major win for LGBTQ+ rights, even if it feels like pulling teeth to get there (Global Issues).
3. Gaza Aid Workers: The Ultimate Exercise in Futility
In Gaza, aid workers are stuck in a never-ending loop of frustration. Thanks to continuous conflict, fuel shortages, and lack of supplies, their efforts to help are like bailing out a sinking ship with a teaspoon. Meanwhile, the international community twiddles its thumbs (Global Issues) (The Times of Israel).
4. Asteroid Double Whammy: Close Encounters of the Stressful Kind
Buckle up, Earthlings! Two giant asteroids are set to zoom past our planet within 42 hours of each other. NASA says there’s no danger, but it’s still a cosmic reminder that space is out to get us. Happy Asteroid Day, indeed (SciTechDaily).
5. Kenya's Youth Protests: The Revolution Will Be TikTok’d
Kenyan youth are done with political nonsense and are taking to the streets over the Finance Bill 2024. These massive protests, sparked by economic despair and broken promises, have already led to clashes with police and several deaths. Maybe the government will finally start listening, or maybe pigs will fly (Global Issues).
For more laughs (or cries) about today’s news, check out Global Issues and Times of Israel.
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