News And Current Events

The law went into effect this year, but it’s unclear how many, if any, school districts have begun to comply as litigation could ultimately land before the U.S. Supreme Court.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-public-schools-blocked-federal-appeals-rcna189408

https://www.oann.com/newsroom/gop-rep-massie-introduces-bipartisan-war-powers-resolution-to-prohibit-u-s-involvement-in-israel-iran-war/

This mountain-hidden facility is responsible for enriching uranium, meaning the harmful materials involved in nuclear reactors and bombs are not present.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-israel-war-fordo-nuclear-site-trump-negotiations-reactors-rcna213923

Israel's conflict with Iran is costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars daily, mainly due to missile interceptors that can reach $200 million a day. The cost to rebuild damaged infrastructure is estimated at $400 million. Israeli officials acknowledge the financial burden, emphasizing the need for a quick resolution.

Britain plans to import electricity from France and other European neighbors this winter to prevent blackouts. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) will utilize interconnectors, high voltage cables linking the UK to France, Holland, Belgium, Norway, and Denmark, especially on “tight days” when the demand for power is high.

Neso’s winter report indicates a potential demand of about 60.5GW. There is confidence in maintaining a surplus but acknowledges tight days, likely in early December or mid-January. Increased reliance on renewable energy means backup power is critical due to variable supply from sources like wind and solar.

'There are no two sides here,' Andrew Cuomo said, criticizing Zohran Mamdani's remarks

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/globalize-intifada-phrase-stirs-tensions-nyc-campaign-trail-middle-east-conflict-rages

U.S. intelligence stands by its opinion that Iran has a large stockpile of enriched uranium but isn't close to creating a weapon. Trump said Wednesday that a weapon is “a few weeks” away.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/us-intelligence-assessment-irans-nuclear-program-remains-unchanged-rcna213879

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/17/politics/trump-israel-iran-ceasefire

Though the health and human services secretary has been avid fan of raw milk, he hasn’t pushed for changes to federal policies — yet.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/raw-milk-kennedy-rcna213568

White House officials told NBC News that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a range of options including striking Iran directly.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/b-2-stealth-bombers-30000-pound-bunker-busters-striking-irans-nuclear-rcna213796

The twice-yearly injectable drug’s potential could be compromised by the Trump administration’s dramatic cuts to HIV-prevention infrastructure in the U.S.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-hiv-prevention-drug-prep-lenacapavir-rcna208387

Supporters cited police investigations of more than 100 women for suspected illegal abortions in the past five years, including some who suffered natural miscarriages and stillbirths.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/british-lawmakers-vote-decriminalize-abortion-concern-prosecution-wome-rcna213673

https://www.europesays.com/2173157/

Held: Tennessee’s law prohibiting certain medical treatments for transgender minors is not subject to heightened scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and satisfies rational basis review. Pp. 8–24

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-477_2cp3.pdf

An Israeli official speaking to The Post said: "When the conditions are ripe for sending a negotiation delegation, it will proceed at a mutually agreed-upon location."

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-858165#google_vignette

The flight was part of Operation Safe Return, launched to bring home between 100,000 and 150,000 Israelis stuck abroad.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-858171#google_vignette

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/18/iran-threatens-irreparable-damage-if-us-enters-israel-conflict.html

Benjamin Netanyahu is once again firmly in control of Israeli politics.

The country’s longest-serving prime minister has pulled himself back from the abyss with what appears to be a wildly successful opening to a military campaign against Iran.

“Bibi had his Churchill moment,” said one Israeli official from within the coalition, using the prime minister’s nickname.

One day before launching what Israel dubbed Operation Rising Lion, Netanyahu’s government had faced a confidence vote from the opposition.

Two of the ultra-Orthodox parties threatened to vote against the government in what would have put major pressure on Netanyahu. But he survived the vote – with quite some margin.

Twenty-four hours later, Israel began attacking Iran. In one instant, Netanyahu’s political problems were swept away. No more ultra-Orthodox parties complaining about the military draft or far-right parties shouting about praying in the al-Aqsa compound.

https://apnews.com/article/iran-whatsapp-meta-israel-d9e6fe43280123c9963802e6f10ac8d1

Watchdog group warns of Planned Parenthood's growing online presence.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/planned-parenthood-keeps-closing-facilities-but-it-just-aborted-a-record-number-of-babies

As leaders escalate rhetoric against Tehran, officials say international backing remains firm and more covert operations yet to be revealed; Katz reminds Khamenei of Saddam’s fate

https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-days-into-iran-war-israel-emanates-confidence-flirts-with-regime-change/

The opening salvo of the Israel-Iran war was the ‘culmination of years of work,’ Israeli intelligence and military officials say, sharing a glimpse behind the scenes

https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-israel-used-spies-smuggled-drones-and-ai-to-stun-and-hobble-iran/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/palestinian-man-beaten-by-settlers-near-hebron-say-witnesses/