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![Palestinian children search through the rubble of their home a day after an operation by the Israeli Special Forces in the Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip on June 9, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-gaza-400x300.jpg)
White House Labels Israel’s Attack That Killed 274 Palestinians as “Successful”
Israeli forces stormed the dense civilian area of Nuseirat and shot Palestinians on sight, survivors said.
![Elderly people gather together to eat at a table](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-colorado-elderly-400x300.jpg)
As Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires, Nursing Homes Are Left in the Dark
Preemptive power cuts have become more widespread, and nursing homes are being forced to evaluate their preparedness.
![People gather to rally on broad access to the abortion pill outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610_abortion-400x300.jpg)
Poll Shows Most South Dakota Voters Back Abortion Rights Ballot Amendment
South Dakota currently bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
![France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) walks with Daniel Fasquelle (L)](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-macron-400x300.jpg)
As Far Right Makes Gains in EU Contests, France’s Macron Calls for Snap Election
President Emmanuel Macron said “the rise of nationalists and demagogues is a danger for our nation and for Europe.”
![Itamar Ben-Gvir](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-ben-gvir-400x300.jpg)
Far Right National Security Minister Demands Seat on the Israeli War Cabinet
Itamar Ben-Gvir swiftly sought more power following Benny Gantz’s resignation from Israel's emergency government.
![Photojournalist Stephanie Keith, wearing a black shirt with a red floral pattern and backpacks with camera equipment, is arrested by cops](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-journalist-arrest-400x300.jpg)
Journalists Covering 2024 Election Face Hostilities and Fear Police Action
Meanwhile, mainstream media organizations have offered little in terms of guidance to ensure the safety of journalists.
![Kids in grocery cart at store](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-groceries-400x300.jpg)
13 GOP-Led States Refuse to Implement Summer EBT Program
The program allots an additional supplement of $120 per qualifying child over the summer.
![Cafe workers in uniform thumbs up and cheer](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/2024_0610-cafe-worker-400x300.jpg)
New Labor Dept. Rule Will Help Workers Earn $1.5 Billion More in Overtime
Slated to take effect July 1, the change to the federally mandated overtime policy will affect 4.3 million US workers.
![Some of the composting piles at Massachusetts Natural Fertilizer in Westminster, Massachusetts. PFAS chemicals infiltrated the drinking water of at least 200 residents' homes in the area.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-1241776320-400x300.jpg)
EPA Enabled PFAS Contamination of Farmland From Fertilizer, New Lawsuit Claims
The EPA may have violated the Clean Water Act by failing to identify at least 18 PFAS substances in sewage sludge.
![Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-2156133883-400x300.jpg)
Thousands Form “Red Line” Around White House to Demand End to Gaza Genocide
Protesters called out Biden for his empty threat to cut off support for the assault on Gaza if Israel invaded Rafah.