Biden announced new protections for undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, shielding 500,000 people from deportation and offering a pathway to citizenship. The policy also benefits about 50,000 children of these spouses. Critics accused Biden of being weak on the border. Additionally, Biden introduced a measure to allow undocumented young adults to apply for employer-sponsored work visas. In Thailand, lawmakers passed a marriage equality bill, and the U.S. aid pier in Gaza has largely failed in its mission. In South Korea, groups called gyemoims help people save for big purchases. Notably, baseball legend Willie Mays and actress Anouk Aimée passed away. President Xi Jinping's call for more children in China has met resistance from some mothers.