Welcome to Friday, May 27th, nations...

Congress is grappling with the next steps for gun control after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Democrats in the House and Senate are weighing their next steps on gun control legislation after 19 students and two teachers were killed during a mass shooting at an elementary school.

While there is an opportunity for bipartisan legislation, finding a proposal that satisfies enough senators on both sides of the aisle to reach or exceed the 60-vote threshold will be a challenge. 

On Friday, three days after the shooting, the National Rifle Association began its annual convention in Houston. Former President Donald Trump, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and a slew of other Republican lawmakers spoke at the event. In a pre-recorded message, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told attendees that no law could have prevented the "evil gunman" from murdering children.

Do you want Congress to debate gun control legislation?

Early Summer Heat Is Breaking U.S. Records

More than 38 million Americans were under a heat advisory last Saturday, as the country experienced record-breaking temperatures for May.

Public health officials urged people to look out for symptoms of heat exhaustion, which include headaches, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, and more. 

Are you feeling the summer heat?

#WomenInPeacekeeping

#WomenInPeacekeeping

Peace is on everyone’s mind, now more than ever. Stronger Together: #WomenInPeacekeeping is a campaign to promote and empower women at the forefront of peace operations.

By getting involved with this campaign, you'll help shine a spotlight on the women of peacekeeping, support their work on the ground, and help recruit more women into the field of peacekeeping.

Donate now to support women in peacekeeping, and you’ll be entered to win one of five exclusive NFTs. 

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And, In The End...

It's National Don't Fry Day, a great lesson to learn before Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy the unofficial start of the summer (and don't forget that sunscreen).

—Jamie Epstein & Josh Herman

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