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istry urging its citizens to leave Turkey, on Tuesday, Turkey acknowledged that “some countries” had issued travel warnings against visiting the country, although it did not mention Israel. Still, it insists that it is a “safe country and continues to fight against terrorism,” a statement from Ankara said. “These travel warnings are considered to be related to different international developments and motives.”
into the Middle East and increase the prosperity of the entire region. In addition to this, the U.S. and Israel will be forging agreements set to strengthen the civilian and security cooperation between the two countries and take the U.S.-Israel alliance to new heights.”
Standardizing Electric Vehicle Charging Prices
Biden to Visit the Holy Land U.S. President Joe Biden will arrive in Israel on July 13 for his first official visit to the Jewish State since taking office nearly one-and-a-half years ago. In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett clarified that Biden’s visit “will deepen the special relationship and the strategic partnership between the two countries, as well as strengthen the U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Israel and the region.” He stated, “The President’s visit will also reveal the steps that are being taken by the U.S. to integrate Israel
During his visit, Biden will meet Palestinian Authority figures and travel to Saudi Arabia. He is also expected to attend a summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which will also include Egypt, Iraq and Jordan. Biden will be in Israel on July 13-14; his Middle East tour is expected to last from July 13-16.
The Biden administration aims to equate electric vehicle charging stations with regular gas stations. Under a proposed rule, the half-million electric vehicle chargers to be funded by the government would become interoperable and be open to anyone. The stations would also be built along highways. Along with the changes to charging
stations, the administration is working to require standardized pricing and payment systems and developing fastcharging battery technology. The proposal came from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy. Last year, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a goal that half the vehicles sold in the United States by 2030 will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric, or plug-in hybrid. In a statement, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said, “To support the transition to electric vehicles, we must build a national charging network that makes finding a charge as easy as filling up at a gas station.”
Yellowstone Closed Due to Floods An overwhelming amount of flooding in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas have forced residents to flee and have prompted the closure of the park. Some residents have been left without safe drinking water due to a broken water main and submerged wells. “Our first priority has been to evac-
