Biden Struggles, Trump Leans In

CNN presidential debate takeaways. June 28, 2024 Good morning. The first presidential debate has Democrats very concerned — here’s [a recap of the most notable moments](. We’ll also explain the three significant Supreme Court rulings that came down yesterday. Later on, we’ll share [what to know about the chronic condition]( Christina Applegate’s daughter was diagnosed with and [a creative approach to relieve burnout](. Away we go…   In the News [Presidents Biden and Trump on the CNN presidential debate stage.]( Getty Images Biden Struggles as Trump Leans In Both President Biden and former President Trump entered last night's CNN debate with major vulnerabilities to defend. Biden hoped to reassure voters that an 81-year-old could display the vigor necessary to secure a second term, while Trump's performance came on the heels of his historic hush money conviction. To Democrats' dismay, a shaky-looking Biden stumbled over his words, while Trump took full advantage of the opportunity to air out old grievances and ignore the many cracks in his record. We've got the full breakdown, including incisive analysis from political observers — plus the question on everyone's lips: [Could President Biden be replaced as the Democratic candidate?]( [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=   More Stories [Three small children standing in front of a wall with ''Gaza'' graffiti]( Getty Images Save The Children says over 21,000 children are missing in Gaza. The heartbreaking figure includes 17,000 who've been separated from their families, and 4,000 who are lost under the rubble. Meanwhile, the U.S. is poised to evacuate Americans from Lebanon if fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, NBC reports. Oklahoma's Superintendent Ryan Walters has ordered public schools to teach the Bible, calling it a “necessary historical document.” A nonprofit group dedicated to the separation of church and state said the move tramples on families' "religious freedom." The former Uvalde school district police chief has been charged with child endangerment in the [2022 elementary school shooting that claimed 21 lives.]( Pete Arredondo, 52, is accused of abandoning and endangering a child. The NFL has been ordered to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages after violating antitrust laws. A federal jury decided that the organization had inflated the price of a subscription service that showed out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.   A Closer Look [Supreme Court]( Getty Images As all eyes were on the highly anticipated presidential debate, the Supreme Court issued a series of long-awaited rulings on Thursday. Here's a quick roundup: Emergency abortions: The high court dismissed a closely watched case in Idaho, temporarily granting women the right to an emergency abortion in a state with a near-total ban. The decision leaves the legal question in limbo, and the justices could still take up the issue in another case. Air pollution: The justices paused the Environmental Protection Agency's "good neighbor" rule, which reduced air pollution from power plants and factories that drift across state lines in more than 20 states. Environmental groups said the decision will result in "pollution that endangers the health of millions of people." Purdue Pharma: The court rejected a bankruptcy settlement with Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma that would've shielded the Sackler family from liability over their role in the opioid crisis. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a stern dissent, warning of the "devastating" impact the decision would have on victims.   Honoring History [Black-and-white photo of protesters outside the Stonewall In]( 55 years ago today, a historic act of resistance to LGBTQ+ discrimination erupted at the Stonewall Inn. We spoke to an activist who was at the protests about the legacy of that rebellion and [the effort to preserve its legacy](. [READ MORE](   In Focus [Christina Applegate and her daughter Sadie]( Getty Images We've previously reported on [Christina Applegate's painful fight with multiple sclerosis](, and this week on her podcast, MesSy, her daughter Sadie opened up about another difficult diagnosis. The 13-year-old told listeners she's battling POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It's a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates the body’s most basic functions, from breathing to heart rate. For more on this challenging condition, check out our report about [why this illness has been surging among women](. [READ MORE](   Fast and Fabulous Want to speed up the process of getting ready in the morning? We'll tell you about [more efficient ways to do your makeup]( so you can be out the door in no time (and how to get our recommended time-saving products — plus a free gift — at a discount). [READ MORE]( [Sponsored by Merit](   Extra Credit [Pickleball paddle in a wicker carrying case, black one-piece swimsuit with white trim, brown leather sandals on periwinkle background]( KCM Style files: Looking for some closet inspo? We translated [the summer's hottest trends]( from the runway to your wardrobe. Work smarter, not harder: It's no wonder burnout is rampant — a career expert tells us our measures of productivity have gone "off the rails." But there's a way to do less and find more joy in your work at the same time. [Here's how](. 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