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Skimm’d with 50+ ways to get away this summer — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today July 6, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm [Header Image]( [Together with the Ford Escape]( [Ford]( Skimm’d with [50+ ways to get away this summer]( “Leaning into the Millennial angst” — [Producers]( describing the upcoming “Barney” movie. Super dee-duper. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Barney’s fans are all grown up #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story Jenin The Story Tensions in the West Bank [are high](. What’s the latest? Yesterday, Israel ended its [two-day military operation]( in Jenin — a city in the West Bank that’s home to at least 14,000 Palestinian refugees. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched the operation to crack down on [militants in the region]( and to confiscate their weapons. The Israeli military sent in nearly 1,000 soldiers and used drone strikes to storm the city. The violence killed at least 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier and forced thousands of Palestinians to flee their homes. The IDF has since pulled out of Jenin, but many are worried the violence could spiral. What do you mean? Israel has promised to continue to crack down on the region, which the IDF blames for at least 50 shooting attacks this year. Palestinians say the attack in Jenin is an excuse to expand Israeli settlements. Militant groups in the West Bank are claiming “victory” and have said they’ll seek revenge. Meanwhile, the US says that what happened in Jenin highlights the need for Israeli and Palestinian forces “to work together to improve the security situation in the West Bank.” theSkimm Israel's raid in Jenin is considered to be one of the largest assaults in the West Bank in nearly 20 years. Now, many are wondering if tensions could spread to other cities in the region and what kind of retaliation may follow. Related Stories - [Jenin’s Long History With The Palestinian Armed Struggle]( - [The Key Players In The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict]( - [Inside The Jenin Refugee Camp]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Israel ended it’s biggest military operation in Jenin #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This Where cocaine bear might’ve visited… [The White House](. Yesterday, officials confirmed the white substance found in the West Wing over the weekend was, in fact, cocaine. The Secret Service is investigating who brought the baggie. People familiar with the investigation said the area receives a lot of foot traffic, so it could be difficult to trace the substance back to its owner. President Biden was away at Camp David when officials discovered the white powder. --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s breaking records… [Earth](. Last month was the hottest on record since at least 1940. The temp broke the previous record set in 2019. It comes as[July 3 and 4]( each set a single-day record for the hottest day yet. So if you felt a little extra sweaty at the grill, you weren’t alone. Experts are pointing their thermometers at [El Niño](, a weather phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that can be worsened by climate change. Scientists say the world’s weather pattern is also expected to continue to raise temps for the rest of the summer. --------------------------------------------------------------- What's weaving out a space for itself... [Threads](. Yesterday, the new social media app became available for download — a day earlier than expected. The Twitter look-alike, created by Meta, is linked to Instagram and lets people post, like, or repost messages. It's already stitching up quite the following: Meta says more than 10 million users downloaded the app in the first seven hours. The launch comes as Twitter is seeing people [leave]( the nest. --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s keeping an eye on AI… [NYC](. Yesterday, a new law took effect requiring companies to prove their AI hiring software doesn’t discriminate against sex or race. Companies will now have to go through a third party that audits their AI tech, after [past instances]( of AI discrimination. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who people are talking about... A [missing Texas teen](, who was found after eight years. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who's keeping it real… [Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=A substance found in White House was confirmed to be cocaine. Threads is looking to send Twitter back to birdhouse. And people are checking in on Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm newsletter&body=Check it out . Marketing Mix-up [Together with]([Pfizer]( Spoiler alert: Not all skincare is created equal. If you see “derm-tested” on the label, it means a skin specialist has tested the product or reviewed related trials. While “derm-recommended” requires zero testing. In fact, a skin expert can be paid just to give their endorsement for marketing purposes. Sound sneaky? That’s because it can be. So remember: Derm-recommended miiiight not be the science-backed seal of approval you thought it was. Oh, and for other ways to [stay vigilant]( against misleading (and downright manipulative) info, you’ll wanna check out [this video](. Trust. Skimm Life What do you get when you mix an active dress summer with a hat girl summer? The perfect outfit. Shop our picks to make getting dressed easy: - [Summer hats for every type of situation]( - [Our favorite athletic dresses to wear on repeat]( Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. A fast fix for your phone's summer break. [These tech repair pros]( fix everything from cracked screens and water damage to sandy ports and overheating. So that accidental dip or drop is no sweat. PS: Code SKIMM10 gets you $10 off an in-store repair.* [Learn more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. How to save up to $2,000 on every flight for life. 1 million+ people save big on getaways to Spain, Hawaii, and more with [this travel club](. And Skimm’rs can save 93% for the next 12 hours. 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