At least 94 Palestinians were fatally injured by Israeli military gunfire throughout Gaza on Sunday while attempting to obtain food assistance, as reported by local health authorities and hospital morgue representatives, marking one of the most lethal days in recent months for those in search of aid. 

The most tragic event occurred in northern Gaza, close to the Israeli border region of Zikim, where a minimum of 81 Palestinians lost their lives while attempting to seize bags of flour for bread from U. N. World Food Programme vehicles entering from Israel. 

The Palestinian Red Crescent noted that Israeli military forces had “targeted non-combatants awaiting humanitarian aid” north of Beit Lahia. The organization indicated that a field hospital it operates in Gaza City had treated 95 individuals with injuries, several of whom were in critical condition. 

In a declaration, the Israel Defense Forces stated that its personnel confronted thousands of Palestinians assembled in northern Gaza and “discharged warning shots to mitigate an immediate threat directed at them. ” 

The Israeli military remarked that it was investigating the incident but that an “initial assessment indicates that the reported casualty figures do not correspond with the information possessed by the IDF.” 

Since May, the WFP has been providing food assistance to Gaza through a distinct program separate from the food distribution system supported by the U. S. and Israel. Numerous WFP aid trucks have been looted by armed factions and desperate crowds upon entering Gaza. 

In a statement, the WFP mentioned that its 25-truck convoy had been cleared from checkpoints to access Gaza on Sunday morning when it encountered large assemblies of “hungry civilians” and subsequently came under gunfire. 

“WFP emphasizes that any violence involving civilians pursuing humanitarian aid is wholly intolerable,” stated the organization. “We persist in urging for the safeguarding of all civilians and aid personnel delivering vital assistance. ” 

Sunday emerged as one of the most fatal days Gaza health officials have documented in recent months for Palestinians seeking aid amidst severe food shortages and pervasive hunger.

An undercover inquiry uncovered violations of animal welfare at Woodcrest Dairy, which the report indicated was, at least at one point, a supplier to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife milk brand. 

As reported by World Animal News, the Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) documented numerous instances of animal abuse at the Woodcrest facility in New Mexico between December 2024 and March 2025. 

Employees were recorded forcibly extracting unborn calves from cows not yet in labor utilizing chains. Newborn calves were left to endure suffering and die from blunt force trauma and neglect. 

Investigators also captured footage of pregnant and ailing cows being whipped, punched, kicked, and battered with metal implements, including shovels, wrenches, and pipes. The maltreatment was perpetrated by various personnel, including proprietors, managers, and ranch workers. 

In a statement to The Cool Down, a Coca-Cola representative mentioned that the company has not procured milk from Woodcrest since 2023 and that it was never a principal supplier, clarifying that the company ceased sourcing milk from other farms following previous investigations by ARM. 

“Fairlife is dedicated to ensuring robust animal welfare at supplying farms and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards animal abuse,” the spokesperson stated. “Woodcrest Dairy in New Mexico is not a supplier to Fairlife, and upon becoming aware of the incident in Arizona in February, Fairlife stopped accepting milk from those farms and has not received milk from them since. As a milk processor, Fairlife does not own farms or cows and mandates that all farms supplying milk for Fairlife products adhere to rigorous animal care standards and comply with regular third-party audits. ” 

This represents the ninth instance in which ARM has identified abuse at a Fairlife supplier, despite the company’s public assertions regarding sourcing from farms with high animal care standards. Upon learning of these findings, Fairlife has severed ties with Select Milk Producers and discreetly removed animal welfare marketing claims from its website. 

ARM founder Richard Couto remarked, “Fairlife milk is now a recurrent offender, and Coca-Cola will be perpetually recognized as the global corporate leader in animal cruelty. ” 

The recurring incidents of animal abuse across various Fairlife suppliers indicate systemic issues within Coca-Cola’s oversight of its dairy supply chain. This significantly impacts communities due to consumer deception, as many individuals select Fairlife products based on assurances of ethical treatment. 

In February 2025, ARM disclosed two additional investigations from Arizona dairies that are also part of Fairlife’s supply chain, where cows were stabbed, beaten, shot, and electrocuted. Numerous calves were confined in illegal veal crates and left to suffer. 

Legal repercussions are accumulating. In 2019, Fairlife agreed to a $21 million class action settlement for false advertising related to its animal welfare assertions after similar abuses were revealed at Indiana dairies. In June 2025, a new class action lawsuit was revised to encompass both the Arizona and New Mexico incidents. 

Coca-Cola has made substantial strides in other realms, such as water conservation and commitments to reduce plastic waste through its World Without Waste initiative. Nevertheless, these animal welfare concerns contradict the company’s public assertions regarding responsible sourcing.

A Delta regional jet approaching Minot, North Dakota, executed an “aggressive maneuver” to evade a potential mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber, as reported by the Delta pilot.

The occurrence transpired on July 18, as stated by the airline. The flight, managed by SkyWest, had taken off from Minneapolis. Upon landing, the pilot expressed regret to passengers for the sudden action and clarified the circumstances.

The pilot of a Delta Connection flight operating an Embraer E175LR aircraft, similar to the one depicted here, was compelled to perform an “aggressive” maneuver on July 19, 2025, to avert a mid-air collision with an Air Force B-22 bomber. (Getty) Kevin Carter/Getty Images

“Considering their velocity. . . I cannot ascertain how swiftly they were traveling, but they were significantly faster than us, I determined it was the most secure choice to turn behind it,” the pilot remarked, according to a recorded conversation. “I sincerely apologize for the aggressive maneuver; it took me by surprise, this is not standard practice at all. I am unsure why we did not receive a warning, as the Air Force base is equipped with radar. . . in short, it was not an enjoyable experience, but I do apologize for it and appreciate your understanding. It was not an enjoyable day at work. ”

It remains unclear how close the two aircraft were to one another or if a cockpit alert was triggered to notify the pilots of a potential collision. Minot hosts an Air Force base that operates B-52 bombers.

“We are aware of the recent reports concerning commercial and Air Force aircraft operating in the airspace surrounding Minot International Airport. We are currently investigating the situation. We can confirm that a B-52 aircraft assigned to Minot AFB conducted a flyover of the North Dakota State Fair Friday evening,” an Air Force spokesperson communicated to ABC News on Sunday evening. MORE: Air India captain may have shut off fuel ahead of deadly crash, WSJ reports

SkyWest indicated that it is looking into the incident.

“SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Minot, North Dakota, landed safely in Minot after being authorized for approach by the tower but executed a go-around when another aircraft appeared in their flight path. We are investigating the event,” noted a spokesperson.