Welcome to Thursday, June 8th, readers...

Two were killed in a shooting at a Virginia high school graduation.

Tragedy struck at a high school graduation ceremony in Virginia, where a student and his stepfather lost their lives, and five others were injured in a targeted shooting.

Renzo Smith, 36, was celebrating his stepson Sean D. Jackson's, 18, graduation when both men were shot and killed. Additionally, a nine-year-old girl, said to be related to the family, was hit by a vehicle during the ensuing chaos but suffered only minor injuries.

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Forest fires ravage Canada, raising health alerts

Forest fires have been raging across nearly every province in Canada, prompting air quality alerts throughout the U.S. as the smoke moves south and west. Canada is facing an exceptionally early and intense wildfire season, with forecasts indicating that the warm and dry conditions will persist for several months.

Are you worried about the rising frequency of forest fires?

Florida judge pauses DeSantis’ ban on gender-affirming care

Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors last month. Earlier this week, a Tallahassee-based federal judge placed a temporary block on that bill.

Do you support overturning DeSantis' ban on gender-affirming care for minors?

Despite vocal opposition, Atlanta approves 'cop city' funding

The Atlanta City Council has approved $31 million in funding for "Cop City," a controversial police training center that has been at the core of protests for almost two years. Opponents and activists have argued that the center will promote police brutality against communities of color and destroy a vital forest.

Do you support or oppose?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is World Ocean Day. Oceans are the source of all life, a fact we often forget. How will you help protect the oceans today?

—Emma Kansiz  

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