The World Bank plans to mobilize an additional $2 billion to support reforms and flood response in Bangladesh, which also expects budget support from the institution this year. Germany will provide Bangladesh with €1 billion over ten years for renewable energy. Peter Thiel predicts a non-close 2024 US presidential election, suggesting either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win decisively. Thiel, a known Trump supporter, has stepped back from financial involvement in politics but maintains his support for Trump and JD Vance. Additionally, he expressed skepticism about the impact of political spending and raised concerns about potential election rule changes by Democrats. Meanwhile, Nevadans are reacting to the first Trump-Harris debate, and the state is dealing with election-related lawsuits and a CCSD Board of Trustees resignation.