Sign up for this newsletter Read online     By Jamie Ross and Hannah Jewell  Email Listen to this briefing Good morning. It’s Tuesday, July 2, which means it’s been 60 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. Here’s the story behind it. Now let’s get to the news.   Donald Trump has significant immunity from prosecution, the Supreme Court ruled. The decision: Presidents have “absolute” immunity for official acts, but no immunity for unofficial ones, justices said in yesterday’s 6-3 ruling. Read it here. How it affects Trump: His election interference case in D.C. will probably be delayed beyond November’s election. His other criminal cases may also be impacted. Bigger picture: The decision expands presidential power. One liberal justice warned “the President is now a king above the law,” and President Biden denounced the ruling. Read this story            Hurricane Beryl is now a “potentially catastrophic” Category 5 hurricane. All times Eastern. Source: National Weather Service. (Dylan Moriarty, Aditya Jain and Szu Yu Chen/The Washington Post) The latest: Beryl strengthened yesterday as it approached Jamaica. Earlier in the day, it hit Grenada’s Carriacou Island, causing damage and blackouts. We’re tracking it here. This is unusual: Beryl is the earliest hurricane to reach Category 5 strength in the Atlantic. It has been fueled by record-warm waters. Read this story              Israel ordered Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza’s second-largest city. Where? Khan Younis, in the territory’s south. The order yesterday suggests Israel’s military is preparing for a new assault on the already devastated city. Why? Hamas militants have regrouped there and fired rockets, Israel’s military said, even as it claims it has destroyed most of Hamas’s battalions in nearly nine months of war. Read this story            The judge in Karen Read’s murder trial declared a mistrial yesterday. The case: Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in 2022. The trial has captivated the nation as people tried to unpick its dueling narratives. What happened? Jurors told the judge they were hopelessly deadlockedwith no decision despite more than 26 hours of deliberation. Prosecutors said they plan to retry Read. Read this story            ADVERTISEMENT     More than 30 people were injured in severe turbulence over Brazil. What we know: The plane, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Air Europa, suddenly dropped, causing damage and injuries. Passengers said it was like a “horror movie.” Bigger picture: Turbulence is getting worse as the planet warms, research shows. But injuries are rare, and airlines are generally getting better at anticipating rough skies. Read this story            The accuracy of your weather forecast depends on where you live. How many days out the temperature forecast is accurate across the country. Source: National Digital Forecast Database. (The Washington Post) Why? Coastal regions are easier to forecast because the ocean helps to regulate weather. Deserts are also relatively predictable. But the middle of the U.S. is more erratic. Why it matters: Accurate forecasts save lives — they power the nation’s emergency alert system. Search here to see how many days out the forecast is accurate where you live. Read this story            People were able to control their prosthetic limbs with their minds. What to know: It’s a significant scientific advance. People with leg amputations had a smoother gait and better ability to navigate obstacles, according to a new a study. How it works: Researchers created a connection between the participants’ nervous systems and their prosthetic legs, paving the way for the next generation of prostheses. Read this story