The 5 things you should know this June 16: The Fed raises rates: how does it affect you?

Extreme heat is bad for everyone’s health…and it’s only getting worse. Russia’s war in Ukraine reaches a turning point. China and Russia are building symbolic bridges, as well as real ones. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first. 1. The Fed raises rates: how does it affect you? The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, 0.75%, in an aggressive move to tackle red-hot inflation that is plaguing the economy, frustrating consumers and stifling the Biden administration. . Find out here how the increase in interest rates will affect you. 2. Extreme heat is harmful to everyone’s health… and it’s only getting worse In addition to Covid-19, medical professionals in the US are also now treating sick patients for something deceptively dangerous: extreme heat. Of all natural disasters, heat claims the most lives, studies show. And as temperatures continue to rise from the climate crisis, scientists anticipate that it may affect more people. 3. Suspect admitted to killing Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira, according to authorities The Brazilian Federal Police reported Wednesday during a press conference that one of the suspects, identified as Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, admitted to killing British journalist Dom Phillips and the researcher Bruno Pereira in the Amazon. Bolsonaro: Missing journalist was not well regarded 0:38 4. Russia’s war in Ukraine reaches a turning point Ukraine’s military is burning Soviet-era munitions that fit older systems as the country begs the West to send more heavy weaponry and Russia builds up a significant artillery advantage around two strategically important cities in eastern Ukraine. Look at the power of the M-4 rifles donated by the US to Ukraine 2:44 5. China and Russia are building symbolic and real bridges For decades, the Amur River has separated modern China and Russia: its waters cross more than 1,000 of its approximately 2,500 kilometers of border. But it has always lacked one thing: a vehicular bridge. At coffee time This could be the most creative path to your mental health (and you may not have even tried it) A number of studies show various health benefits of reading, writing and listening to poetry and creative non-fiction . Anthony Fauci Tests Positive for COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is what traveling in a double-decker plane seat could look like Flying economy class for a long period is an experience normally endured rather than enjoyed, but one plane seat designer thinks his model could revolutionize budget travel . This could be the airplane cabins of the future 4:02 The year of the Mexican pilots 2022 has been a great year for Mexican motorsports. Names such as Sergio “Checo” Pérez, Patricio “Pato” O’Ward, Roberto González and Daniel Suárez have been at the top of the podiums of mythical races in the main motorsport categories. Bradley Cooper talks about his “cocaine addiction” in his 20s and how another celebrity helped him Bradley Cooper shared his history of drug and alcohol use in the past. And he revealed who helped him through some of the toughest times. Bradley Cooper thanks another actor for his sobriety 1:19 The figure of the day 30% Bitcoin plummeted more than 30% this week to $20,000. Bitcoin Plunges Over 30% This Week 1:06 Quote of the Day “I love him. I loved him with all my heart” Amber Heard says she’s still in love with Johnny Depp. Heard speaks for the first time after Depp’s trial 1:13 And to finish… Videos of a man fighting with his pet emu are viral on TikTok How to protect yourself from an overly aggressive pet? CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on a Texas man’s technique to ward off a highly territorial emu, which is trending on TikTok. Watch man shoo an emu away over and over again with a pool float 2:10