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U.S.-Canada trade war escalates after talks collapse
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after negotiations failed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would match the tariffs “dollar for dollar,” while accusing Washington of making unfair last-minute changes to its proposed terms.
The Washington Post - The New York Times
Judge strikes down Trump administration’s 75-country immigrant visa suspension
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department’s suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries. The ruling found that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority.
Iran’s top politicians call for an end to the war
Iran’s president and parliamentary speaker said Tehran should negotiate an exit from the war while it still has leverage and work to stabilize its economy. The comments came as Washington prepares new economic sanctions.
National News
U.S. cuts Colorado River water allocations for three Western states
The federal government is reducing Colorado River water supplies to Arizona, California and Nevada. Arizona’s share will shrink by one-third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and putting additional pressure on agriculture.
Plane crash near remote Alaska radar site kills eight
A civilian-contracted plane crashed at a remote military radar site about 450 miles from Anchorage, killing eight people.
Health agencies report 55 infections linked to alfalfa sprouts
U.S. health agencies reported 55 cases of E. coli and salmonella infections tied to alfalfa sprouts.
Politics
Postal Service finalizes plan to restrict mail ballots
The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule requiring states to provide the federal government with voter information in exchange for delivering mail ballots. The plan complies with President Trump’s executive order, although federal courts have blocked the changes and the issue is under review by the Supreme Court.
The New York Times - The Guardian
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
Chief Justice John Roberts allowed construction of the White House ballroom to proceed temporarily while the Supreme Court considers an appeal. The project has grown to 90,000 square feet, and the president’s lawyers say it is connected to the renovation of an underground military bunker.
The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal
Trump campaigns for Darline Graham ahead of South Carolina Republican runoff
President Trump urged South Carolina voters to support Sen. Darline Graham in the Republican runoff primary. Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman on Tuesday in a high-profile test of Trump’s influence with GOP voters.
Business & Finance
Anthropic could seek $100 billion in blockbuster IPO
Anthropic could seek to raise $100 billion in an initial public offering, potentially valuing the five-year-old artificial intelligence company at $2 trillion, according to information its bankers have given potential investors.
Boeing engineers reject contract offer and authorize possible strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers rejected a four-year contract offer. The union’s vote allows its negotiating team to authorize a strike.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
Stocks rise as Bitcoin approaches $80,000
U.S. stocks rose Friday as rising Bitcoin prices and resilient cryptocurrency stocks lifted market sentiment. The S&P 500 still ended the week lower.
World News
Russian drone strike on Ukrainian shopping center kills 16
Russian drones struck a busy shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, killing 16 people, according to Ukrainian officials. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the attack “terror by design” and said she would propose far-reaching sanctions against Russia.
Allies condemn Israel’s refusal to pursue criminal probe into Gaza aid-worker deaths
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia condemned Israel’s refusal to refer the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers to a criminal investigation. The workers were killed in an Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
Mexican governor accused by U.S. of cartel ties returns to office
Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya returned to office after previously stepping aside to focus on his defense against accusations from U.S. prosecutors that he protected the Sinaloa cartel. He said he had been cleared by Mexico’s federal prosecutors and denounced the allegations.
Somalia’s child hunger crisis worsens after aid cuts
Somalia has recorded a 32% increase in the number of children treated for severe malnutrition, according to UNICEF. The country is facing drought and reduced aid.
Arts & Culture
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series “The Gentlemen”
Meghan is in talks for a role in Netflix’s series “The Gentlemen,” according to the BBC. The role would be her first significant acting position since her marriage to Prince Harry.
“The Rest Is History” becomes the leading history podcast in the English-speaking world
British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook began “The Rest Is History” without expecting it to become the top history podcast in the English-speaking world.
Young listeners help bring compact discs back
Compact discs are seeing renewed interest, with searches for CD players up 96% at John Lewis. Popular models have sold out online, while portable CD players are also gaining popularity.
Tech & Society
TikTok agrees to $400 million U.S. child-privacy settlement
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to resolve Justice Department allegations that the short-form video app violated children’s online privacy laws and collected information from users under 13 without parental consent.
OpenAI cuts developer pricing for GPT-5.6 Sol by more than 20%
OpenAI reduced developer pricing for its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model by more than 20%, according to Reuters.
GTA 6 leaks raise questions about the game’s launch
Clips appearing to show the highly anticipated video game “GTA 6” have been posted online. The BBC examines whether the leaks could seriously harm the game or prove to be a temporary disruption.
Sports
Arsenal opens Premier League title defense with 3-0 win
Arsenal defeated newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 in the opening game of the Premier League season. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard scored for the champions.
James Harden agrees to three-year, $97 million Cavaliers contract
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to sources cited by The Associated Press.
Messi fined after striking an opponent in MLS game
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi after he slapped Philadelphia Union player Quinn during a Wednesday draw. Inter Miami’s Ian Fray was also fined over a separate incident.
Australia takes first-day lead after 18 wickets fall in Bangladesh Test
Eighteen wickets fell on the opening day of the second Test in Mackay. Mitchell Starc took six wickets for 12 runs as Bangladesh was dismissed for 64, while Australia reached 165 for eight.
| SAT | 💧 | SUN | MON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☁️ 67/76 | 5% | 🌦️ 68/79 | ☁️ 68/80 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 68/96 | 0% | ☀️ 65/97 | ☁️ 76/97 |
| San Francisco | ☁️ 57/72 | 0% | ☁️ 55/75 | ☁️ 60/73 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 65/77 | 34% | 🌤️ 57/78 | ☁️ 63/80 |
| Houston | ☁️ 78/100 | 3% | ☁️ 76/100 | ☁️ 81/102 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 81/107 | 2% | ☁️ 83/109 | ☁️ 90/110 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 88/114 | 1% | ☁️ 89/115 | 🌦️ 96/113 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 68/79 | 18% | ☁️ 69/84 | ☁️ 66/82 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 77/103 | 1% | ☁️ 75/103 | ☁️ 74/102 |
| San Diego | 🌫️ 69/85 | 0% | 🌫️ 66/88 | ☁️ 75/86 |
| San Jose | 🌤️ 56/79 | 0% | ☁️ 57/87 | ☁️ 68/90 |
| Austin | ☁️ 79/104 | 0% | ☁️ 78/105 | ☁️ 80/105 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 74/93 | 25% | ☁️ 77/92 | ☁️ 80/101 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 81/107 | 1% | ☁️ 84/108 | ☁️ 88/111 |
| Columbus | 🌧️ 66/81 | 33% | 🌦️ 60/74 | 🌦️ 57/77 |
| Charlotte | 🌦️ 69/84 | 46% | 🌤️ 67/90 | ☁️ 67/89 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 67/82 | 15% | ☁️ 60/79 | ☁️ 60/78 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 59/77 | 8% | ☁️ 61/75 | ☁️ 54/76 |
| Denver | ☁️ 66/100 | 19% | ☁️ 66/96 | 🌦️ 71/96 |
| Boston | ☁️ 64/73 | 21% | 🌦️ 66/72 | 🌧️ 65/81 |
| Nashville | ⛅ 69/92 | 5% | ☁️ 66/91 | ☁️ 66/90 |
| Detroit | 🌧️ 64/81 | 62% | 🌧️ 57/74 | ☁️ 56/79 |
| Portland | ☁️ 57/75 | 4% | ☁️ 60/77 | 🌤️ 58/87 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 84/110 | 2% | ☁️ 80/110 | ☁️ 94/110 |
| Miami | ☁️ 77/92 | 14% | 🌧️ 77/89 | ⛈️ 78/89 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 72/92 | 23% | ☁️ 73/93 | ☁️ 75/93 |
| Minneapolis | 🌤️ 61/80 | 9% | ☁️ 53/80 | ☁️ 60/85 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 68/89 | 20% | ☁️ 64/88 | 🌦️ 67/93 |
| New Orleans | 🌧️ 74/93 | 67% | ☁️ 78/99 | ☁️ 81/96 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 76/87 | 31% | ☁️ 76/86 | 🌦️ 76/85 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 49/64 | 100% | 🌦️ 50/62 | ☁️ 50/65 |