Catching you up on what you need to know on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, EU leaders agree to ban 90% of Russian oil by year-end, funerals begin in Uvalde, Texas one week after a mass shooting killed 19 children and two adults, and President Biden meets with the world's biggest boy band BTS.

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N2K: Europe Cuts Ties With Russian Oil, Funerals Begin In Uvalde, Texas, POTUS Meets With BTS To Stop Asian Hate

the european union has agreed on a partial ban of Russian oil imports, european council chief announcing that an agreement on twitter on monday and this ban will cover upwards of two thirds of oil imports from Russia quote cutting a huge source of financing for Russia's war machine. The announcement comes after monday's european council summit in brussels all to discuss 1/6 package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelinski addressing that council remotely EU leaders now set to meet again in brussels on Tuesday that to discuss the bloc's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, here in the states this week should have marked the start of summer break for students in Uvalde Texas. Instead the community is planning 21 funerals. Two of those funerals were held yesterday. It's been exactly one week since a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Rob Elementary School. The shooting has reignited. America's conversation about the gun laws and how many of these funerals it will take To enact a real change. This week alone funerals are planned for 11 Children and one teacher, Irma Garcia as the community attempts to heal. He didn't he cared. I mean, yeah, he didn't say it wasn't fake. You can't it's not, you could tell he wasn't there for a photo op, he wasn't there for none of that. He was there for the for the people who were actually, you know, the victims, the families that was the impression president biden left and the families he visited this weekend in Uvalde texas. The president along with First Lady Dr Jill biden met with families and even laid flowers at the shootings memorial. This is the second trip in just two weeks that the president had to do comforting a community after a mass shooting. The president also attended mass at a local church and met privately with families before returning to Washington. And the World Health Organization says it's too early to tell whether a recent monkeypox outbreak could lead to a global pandemic. Regardless, the agency notes, there is a window of opportunity to curb rising cases. The public health agency confirmed nearly 260 monkeypox patients and about 120 suspected cases in non epidemic countries. While there are still many unknowns related to the spike in cases, the W. H. O. Says that monkeypox should not be mistaken for Covid and the risks to the public are the general public are low. Monkeypox is a rare viral disease similar to smallpox that causes flu like symptoms, rashes and swelling. Meanwhile, over 39 million Americans traveled during the busy holiday weekend. That according to Triple A. That's an increase of 8.3% from last year and it puts travel volumes in line with pre pandemic figures. However, more than 7000 flights around the world were canceled over the holiday weekend. That according to flight aware, There are also no relief for those opting to travel by car either. That is gas now nearly 50% more expensive than last year and BTS is headed to the White House today to meet with President biden. The world's most popular K Pop group will celebrate a P. I. Month and discuss ways to prevent anti asian hate crimes. BTS and the president will also talk about asian inclusion and representation along with the role BTS platform can play BTS has spoken out before on the subject of asian hate crimes, saying on twitter that they recall moments at which they faced discrimination as asians. The group went on to say that they endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way that they looked last year, the president signed into law the Covid 19 hate crimes act, which provides police officers and community members with resources to investigate, identify and report hate crimes. These are your need to know stories for today for easy access and the latest details. You need to stay informed and start your day in the no yes scan that QR code right there on your screen sign up for Cheddars daily needs known newsletter every weekday. You need to know, it brings you the top news stories with a little bit of sass