## Mitch McConnell found unconscious after ‘heart attack’ last month: reports

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Outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell was found unconscious after apparently suffering a heart attack in his Washington, D.C., home last month, according to reports Wednesday.

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR for "cardiac arrest" during the June 14 incident, the New York Post said, citing a Fire and EMS Department dispatch call.

A McConnell spokesperson didn't address the reports in response to an inquiry from The Independent but reiterated a statement released last week.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was reportedly found unconscious after an apparent heart attack last month ( Reuters ). »

### Pakistan’s solar miracle – how the hell did they do it?

Authored by thenewworld.co.uk

Pakistan imported roughly 7.6 GW of solar panels in 2023, then 16.4 GW in 2024, then 16.9 GW in 2025.

Around 55 GW have now arrived in total, which makes Pakistan the second-largest importer of solar panels in the world in 2025.

By the summer of 2025, solar had become Pakistan’s single largest source of electricity, generating around a quarter of the total during peak months. »

### Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia

Authored by euronews.com

Russia has suspended traffic through several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia starting from Wednesday, Moscow said.

Russia's Foreign Ministry was instructed to notify Finland, Estonia and Latvia of the decision.

Another reason for a sudden decision to close the railway border crossings is the rumoured upcoming mobilisation in Russia. »

### Rotterdam man pleads guilty to charges of rape, incest

Authored by cbs6albany.com

On June 26, Brian C. Barrett, 51, of Rotterdam, pled guilty to a ten-count indictment in Schenectady County Court.

The Defendant admitted the incest charges for engaging in sexual intercourse with a person whom he knew to be related to him.

When released from prison he will be required to register as a sex offender for a minimum of 20 years. »

### Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise

Authored by news.ubc.ca

“This review affirms that mRNA vaccines are a safe and highly effective platform, supported by rigorous testing and real-world monitoring.

The review addresses persistent misconceptions about how mRNA vaccines work, clarifying that they do not alter a person’s DNA.

While mRNA vaccines have proven highly effective, global uptake has been uneven, shaped in part by misinformation and historical public mistrust in health systems. »

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