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By Sarah Naffa June 27, 2024

In the news today: An attempted coup in Bolivia; Biden and Trump will face off in the first US presidential debate; and candidates brace for Iran's upcoming election. Also, homemade popsicles are an easy and healthy treat to keep you cool this summer. Bolivian police hold the detained Juan Jose Zuniga in La Paz, Bolivia on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) WORLD NEWS Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt Led by Gen. Juan José Zúñiga vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — in the latest crisis in the nation of 12 million people facing political and economic tensions. Read more.

Key points: Bolivians have increasingly been suffering the pains of slow growth, surging inflation and scarcity of dollars — a stark change from the prior decade that some called an “economic miracle.” The country’s economy grew by over 4% nearly every year in the 2010s until pitching into the abyss with the coronavirus pandemic. Today, it’s tapped out. The uprising was the culmination of tensions that have been brewing in Bolivia for months. With economic despair as a backdrop, Arce and former leader Evo Morales have clashed in a political fight that has paralyzed the government.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ How Bolivia's coup attempt unfolded Who is President Luis Arce? How tensions in Bolivia fueled an attempt to oust Arce from power POLITICS How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign   Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night’s debate in Atlanta. Not only is it the first-ever matchup between a sitting president and a former one, but it’s also the first debate for either candidate in this year’s election. The debate will start at 9 p.m. ET. Read more.

Why this matters: Both candidates are disliked by majorities of Americans, according to polling, and both offer sharply different visions on virtually every core issue. Biden and Trump are entering the night facing fierce headwinds, including a public weary of partisan politics. Rarely, if ever, has one candidate in a presidential debate had so much material to use against the other. Trump has been convicted of 34 felony counts with serious charges, but it remains to be seen if Biden can press the case against Trump and circumvent potential attacks on his son, Hunter Biden, who was recently convicted on three felony charges in a federal gun trial.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ How to watch the first general election presidential debate FACT FOCUS: A look at the false claims you might hear during tonight’s presidential debate How memorable debate moments are made: On the fly, rehearsed — and sometimes without a word uttered WORLD NEWS The race is on for Iran’s next president Iran’s theocracy has approved six candidates to run in Friday’s presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash with several other officials in May. Read more.

Why this matters: Heart surgeon Masoud Pezeshkian is the only reformist candidate in the race, while the others are more skewed toward hard-liners who back Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei without question. Pezeshkian’s campaign has focused on renegotiation with the West, the youth vote, women and Iran’s ethnic minorities. On Tuesday, Khamenei called for “maximum” voter turnout in the election, which analysts say could actually support the reformist candidate. If previous elections are a guide to Iranian politics, several candidates could drop out in the final days before the vote to coalesce around a unity candidate.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Two candidates drop out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy Analysis: No matter who wins Iran’s presidential election, much may hinge on the ‘Great Satan’ US As Iran’s presidential vote looms, tensions boil over renewed headscarf crackdown ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Heat in Gaza: In the searing heat of the Gaza summer, Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage Traffic stop: He flipped off a trooper and got charged. Now Vermont is on the hook for $175,000 $843 million contract: NASA taps Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years Poison ivy: Getting rid of it is a serious matter. Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do Draft tracker: A list of first-round picks for NBA 2024 Today in History: In 2005, the BTK serial killer pleads guilty WATCH Minnesota dam: Video captures home collapsing into water as flood water erodes a riverbank Lodged truck: Tractor-trailer loses control and crashes into New Jersey home Melting statue: Abe Lincoln wax sculpture melts in brutal DC heat Sacred prophecy: Tribes celebrate birth of white buffalo calf in Yellowstone National Park ‘The Bear’: Stars discuss Ayo Edebiri’s directorial debut A CHANGE OF PACE Homemade popsicles made with natural sweeteners. (Jessica Gavin via AP)  These easy, homemade popsicles will keep you cool and healthy this summer In the mood for an orange creamsicle or minty watermelon? Homemade popsicles are not only easy to make, they’re healthier than anything you’ll find in the freezer aisle.

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