The Guardian
NASA's $4.3B Roman telescope finally launches after surviving Trump's budget cuts, ready to find exoplanets and dark matter - if Florida weather cooperates.
The Guardian Europe
Trump's tariff tango continues, UK workers strike over a 1% pay rise, and a million young Brits are still stuck on the sidelines - turn on the news, it's a real hoot.
The Atlantic
J.D. Vance's new memoir reveals his supernatural car rescue, conversion from atheist to Catholic, and pivot from Trump critic to loyal VP - all while trying to convince us his political about-face wasn't just ambition.
The Guardian
House Republicans squeak by with a 213-211 vote to debate Trump's $70 billion immigration bill, while World Cup workers threaten strikes, a Somali referee gets denied entry, and Maine voters ponder a candidate with a Nazi tattoo.
The Hill
22 young plaintiffs learn that suing over climate change is like trying to punch a cloud: you can swing all you want, but the court says you have no standing.
BBC Business
Oil prices do the limbo as Trump threatens Iran, then postpones the attack at Gulf leaders' request, leaving markets to guess if we're heading for war or a deal - or just a very expensive summer.
The Guardian Europe
Israel extends ceasefire, then immediately bombs Lebanon and kills Hamas chief, because peace is for the weak.
The Hill
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the closed Strait of Hormuz will reopen by summer - or maybe sooner, or maybe later - while gas prices hit $4.53 and optimism runs aground.
NPR Economy
SNAP cuts kick in for the 1 in 8 Americans scraping by - NPR wants to hear how 'One Big Beautiful Bill' tastes on an empty stomach.
The Atlantic
The Justice Department is now aggressively prosecuting cases based on vibes and loyalty rather than, you know, evidence and law.
The Good Times
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