Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain at a standstill as Palestinians have begun fasting for Ramadan. Talks stalled last week as Hamas demanded any agreements lead to an end to the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel’s offensive until total victory is achieved.
The U.S. has evacuated all non-essential personal from its embassy Haiti as tensions rise in Port-au-Prince. The neighborhood around the embassy is largely controlled by gangs.
And Oppenheimer, the biopic detailing the invention of the world’s first atomic bomb, won big at last night’s Academy Awards. The movie took home seven awards including best picture, best actor, best director, and best supporting actor.