In Salt Lake City, a tragic incident at the “No Kings” protest led to the death of Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, an innocent bystander shot by a member of the peacekeeping team. Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Trump for seeking advice from Russian President Putin on Israel-Iran conflict, citing concerns over Putin’s actions in Ukraine. The conflict between Trump and federal courts escalated over the president’s potential use of military force to manage protests, particularly highlighted by events in Los Angeles.
Flash flooding in northern West Virginia claimed three lives, prompting search and rescue operations amid significant infrastructure damage. Angel Reese made history with her first triple-double in the WNBA, while Marcel LeBrun initiated Neighbourly Homes to tackle homelessness in New Brunswick. President Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader, influenced by the absence of Iranian attacks on Americans.
Pope Leo XIV’s special message at the White Sox ballpark blended religious reverence with baseball fandom, capturing a unique cultural moment. An NBC News poll revealed a 45% approval rating for Trump’s second term, with Elon Musk advocating for retaining federal tax incentives for electric vehicles. Sporting highlights included Auckland City’s tough match against Bayern Munich, PSG’s fatigue post-Champions League victory, and Sam Burns’ promising position at Oakmont.
In politics, Senator Rand Paul criticized Trump’s military parade as excessive, while tensions between Iran and Israel prompted caution from the US president. Ric Grenell hinted at a potential California governor bid, and Trump labeled protesters in Los Angeles as “insurrectionists.” The harrowing experiences of Miriam Lewin in Argentina drew parallels to US politics, spotlighting concerns over democratic norms. The Trump administration’s impact on research funding and conservation efforts underscored broader societal challenges.
As the Florida Panthers took a series lead in the Stanley Cup final, French President Macron’s visit to Greenland signaled strategic alliances amid global tensions. The G7 summit in Banff unfolded against a backdrop of Middle East conflicts and trade disputes,
