Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to kick off your day…
Top 3
1. The Artemis II crew is nearing Earth, concluding their mission with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
2. Iran halts oil shipments, even amidst a ceasefire agreement, as the Hormuz stalemate persists.
3. The husband of a missing American woman has reportedly fallen overboard while in custody.
Main Heading
Party crasher — The Supreme Court has blocked an Ohio candidate for attempting to mislead Republican voters.
‘Impossible’ — Sailors familiar with the missing woman’s husband share their perspective on the dinghy incident.
“Senseless” — Following an armored car striking a gunman, a sheriff remarked that the suspect “got what he deserved.”
Brewing rebellion — A California coffee chain has raised the pride flag, asserting that “alliances run deeper than walls.”
Man vs machine — In Philadelphia, residents are already clashing with Uber Eats delivery robots just a month after their debut.
Politics
Promoting bipartisanship — Representatives MTG, Nancy Mace, and Thomas Massey reacted to Melania Trump’s speech addressing her ties to Epstein.
Golden state gaffe — Comments from Newsom’s wife resurfaced, linking a convicted murderer’s situation to mere bad luck.
Bench brawl — A judge faced reprimand from the Supreme Court, impacting President Trump’s immigration policies.
Useless anger — A Democratic senator labeled Trump “unfit” for Congress, advocating for his removal via impeachment and the 25th Amendment.
Media
Fade institute — Ben Sasse remarked that the Senate is rife with “abuse,” suggesting that politics play a minor role.
Men prohibited — A California university has excluded men from certain areas to enhance women’s comfort.
The cruelty of the campus — A Georgetown professor was dismissive when questioned about gang issues on campus.
Rebellious district — Education officials are opposing a California mandate intended to limit ICE activities.
Opinion
Howard Kurtz — Examining Melania Trump’s denial of defamation claims linked to Jeffrey Epstein while calling for victim testimonies.
Matt Van Epps — Families of deceased heroes deserve reform in outdated survivor benefits.
In Other News
Too hot to handle — A Bissell steamer has been recalled due to numerous burn injuries reported.
Generate power — Combining common superfoods might be beneficial for heart health.
Digital news quiz — What issues was Governor Spanberger hoping to sidestep? Who did Hassan Piker criticize?
Increase in the price of money — New data reveals Americans are seeing a rise in property taxes amid falling home values.
Unbearable loss — Ivanka Trump shared her emotional response regarding her mother’s passing.
Clock
Sen. John Fetterman — Claims American media is biased toward Iran.
Sen. Ted Cruz — Describes Trump’s threats as quite valid.
