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Trump secretly switched planes after Iran-related threat
President Donald Trump confirmed that he switched planes after a NATO summit in Turkey because of a possible threat. Journalists and White House staff remained aboard the original Air Force One and were unaware that Trump had left. Reports described a decoy operation in which the president was moved to another aircraft in a catering container.
Colombia rescue effort continues after deadly earthquake
At least 254 people have been reported dead after an earthquake in Colombia, while rescue workers continue searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Cali was reported as the worst-hit city, with crews working through rubble and aftershocks continuing.
Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps oil markets on edge
Oil prices rose as doubts grew over an agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency said renewed hostilities and shipping disruptions were pushing up fuel prices and deepening the contraction in global oil demand.
National News
Severe storms tear across the Midwest
Powerful derecho storms covered hundreds of miles across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, bringing winds nearing 100 miles per hour. The storms caused flooding and power failures.
ICE plans to buy electric-shock gloves for officers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on thousands of gloves capable of delivering electric shocks. The devices, called Glove, or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, are manufactured by a Kentucky company. The manufacturer says the shock is usually effective in bringing people into compliance in less than three seconds.
Federal investigation follows New York Harbor boat deaths
A captain described the rescue of 12 passengers after a party boat capsized near Liberty Island. A mother and daughter died, and the incident is now part of a federal investigation.
Politics
David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic governor primary
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. Crowley re-entered the race and secured an endorsement from outgoing Gov. Tony Evers after polls had shown Hong as a clear frontrunner. The result marked a closely fought contest between the party’s moderate and progressive wings.
The Wall Street Journal - The Guardian
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary. The race centered on immigration enforcement after the Trump administration’s crackdown, and Flanagan’s victory was described as another example of progressive candidates defeating moderates. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.
The New York Times - The Guardian
South Carolina GOP Senate race heads to runoff
Sen. Darline Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman in a Republican runoff for South Carolina’s Senate nomination. Graham, who was appointed to complete the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, held a narrow lead in the special primary but did not win a majority.
The New York Times - The Guardian
Business & Finance
Bank of America commits $250 billion to AI and energy infrastructure
Bank of America said it will deploy $250 billion to support artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure. The bank is joining rivals that have announced pledges to finance investment in U.S. critical industries.
Power stocks lose momentum as data center backlash grows
Power stocks that had surged on expectations of rising electricity demand are losing steam. A backlash against data center development is complicating the outlook for power plant owners.
CoreWeave revenue doubles as AI demand drives backlog
CoreWeave shares jumped after the cloud-computing company reported revenue that doubled from a year earlier. Its sales backlog reached $104 billion, reflecting strong demand for cloud computing despite infrastructure challenges and concerns about an AI bubble.
World News
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain to Beijing
Thousands of people were evacuated from areas at risk of flooding and landslides in Beijing as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin brought torrential rain to northern and central China. Forecasters warned that the capital could receive more than 150 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, with some districts forecast to exceed 200 millimeters.
Zambia’s election tests President Hichilema’s reforms
President Hakainde Hichilema is campaigning for a second term ahead of Zambia’s election. Economic hardship, debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues, while Hichilema faces accusations that he has weakened civil liberties.
The New York Times - Al Jazeera
Ferry disaster in Indonesia leaves one dead and 172 rescued
A ferry traveling from Bali caught fire, leaving one person dead and 172 rescued. The incident prompted a rescue operation after the vessel caught fire at sea.
Arts & Culture
“Baby Shark” star prepares for K-pop debut
The boy featured in the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 and plans to pursue a career as a K-pop star.
Scientists make an all-British chocolate bar
Scientists created a chocolate bar using cocoa grown in a glasshouse in Reading. The project was intended to highlight the effects of the climate crisis on cocoa plants and produced the first bar made with 100% British ingredients since 1932.
“The Office” actress Lucy Davis says her cancer is incurable
Lucy Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the British sitcom “The Office,” said her cancer has spread and that it is too late for chemotherapy.
Tech & Society
Cambridge project will grow miniature human organs for drug testing
Scientists plan to grow miniature human organs and other tissues from NHS patients’ cells. The £20 million Cambridge project aims to create standardized models that could improve medicine testing, show how diseases vary among patients and reduce the number of animals used in drug development.
AI coding startup Lovable reaches $13 billion valuation
Vibe-coding startup Lovable reached a $13 billion valuation in a new funding round. The investment places the AI company among Europe’s most valuable startups.
Young people face rising unemployment as AI risks grow
Global youth unemployment is rising amid sluggish job creation, according to the U.N. labor agency. The agency also warned of a growing risk from artificial intelligence.
Sports
Rybakina and Gauff set for Canadian Open semifinal
Elena Rybakina came back to defeat Naomi Osaka and advance to the Canadian Open semifinals. Rybakina will play Coco Gauff for a place in the final after Gauff advanced when Belinda Bencic withdrew.
Dodgers beat Royals on Max Muncy’s walk-off single
Blake Snell struck out 10 over six innings, and Max Muncy delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals.
Paul Pogba suffers another injury setback
Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffered another injury setback, raising questions about his future with Monaco.
| WED | 💧 | THU | FRI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 🌦️ 68/89 | 36% | 🌧️ 69/87 | ☁️ 73/87 |
| Los Angeles | 🌫️ 67/90 | 1% | ☁️ 68/81 | ☁️ 68/82 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 56/71 | 1% | 🌫️ 56/68 | ☁️ 57/67 |
| Chicago | ⛈️ 69/77 | 45% | 🌫️ 68/77 | 🌧️ 68/77 |
| Houston | ☁️ 77/96 | 17% | ☁️ 77/99 | ☁️ 80/100 |
| Dallas | ⛅ 82/101 | 0% | ☀️ 79/102 | ☀️ 81/105 |
| Phoenix | ☀️ 85/103 | 5% | 🌦️ 75/101 | 🌦️ 88/101 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 74/92 | 11% | 🌦️ 71/90 | ☁️ 72/89 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 79/101 | 0% | ☁️ 74/100 | ☁️ 77/100 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 70/82 | 1% | ☁️ 70/80 | ☁️ 70/76 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 58/89 | 0% | ☁️ 60/89 | ☁️ 58/85 |
| Austin | ☁️ 80/101 | 0% | ☁️ 76/102 | ☁️ 78/104 |
| Jacksonville | 🌧️ 78/96 | 57% | ☁️ 76/97 | ⛈️ 77/102 |
| Fort Worth | 🌤️ 83/102 | 0% | 🌤️ 80/102 | ☀️ 79/105 |
| Columbus | 🌦️ 66/75 | 84% | 🌧️ 64/79 | 🌦️ 66/79 |
| Charlotte | 🌦️ 69/95 | 54% | ☁️ 73/96 | ☁️ 77/99 |
| Indianapolis | ⛈️ 67/79 | 45% | 🌦️ 68/82 | 🌦️ 68/82 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 58/76 | 2% | ☀️ 58/77 | 🌦️ 57/83 |
| Denver | ☁️ 66/96 | 19% | ☁️ 64/96 | 🌦️ 67/93 |
| Boston | ☁️ 65/86 | 2% | 🌦️ 68/84 | ☁️ 65/81 |
| Nashville | ☁️ 75/98 | 14% | 🌦️ 82/101 | 🌦️ 78/101 |
| Detroit | 🌫️ 68/82 | 11% | ☁️ 68/89 | ☁️ 68/87 |
| Portland | ☁️ 61/81 | 2% | 🌤️ 59/81 | ☁️ 64/85 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 84/104 | 15% | ☁️ 77/104 | 🌦️ 85/97 |
| Miami | 🌤️ 79/90 | 12% | ☁️ 77/90 | ☁️ 81/90 |
| Atlanta | 🌧️ 69/93 | 48% | ☁️ 75/97 | ☁️ 76/100 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 67/90 | 7% | 🌦️ 68/90 | ☁️ 68/90 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 78/103 | 11% | ☁️ 78/105 | 🌦️ 73/108 |
| New Orleans | ☁️ 77/94 | 22% | ☁️ 76/99 | ☁️ 78/100 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 74/88 | 8% | 🌦️ 73/86 | 🌦️ 75/86 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 60/69 | 0% | ☁️ 58/71 | ☁️ 59/74 |