DOJ sues Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over Rio Grande barrier (www.politico.com)
The lawsuit alleges that Abbott violated the law by building structures in the Rio Grande River without authorization, creating an obstruction in U.S. waters.
Tennessee toughens voting rules for people with felony convictions (www.theguardian.com)
Italy PM Meloni says illegal migrant flows damage all nations (www.reuters.com)
Federal jury convicts 4 Florida men for selling bleach solution as ‘miracle’ cure for diseases (www.miamiherald.com)
The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT row (www.bbc.co.uk)
The fight over Alabama's congressional redistricting now shifts back to federal court (apnews.com)
Standing at an Alabama Statehouse microphone before lawmakers voted on new congressional districts, state Rep. Chris England said that change in the Deep South state has often happened only through federal court order....
Judge orders Montana health clinic to pay nearly $6 million over false asbestos claims (abcnews.go.com)
A judge has ruled that a health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination must pay the government almost $6 million in penalties and damages after submitting hundreds of false asbestos claims
Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread (www.bbc.co.uk)
Who is Mila Antonova, Russian bridge player who had alleged affair with Bill Gates? (nypost.com)
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96 (apnews.com)
Alabama carries out first execution since pause after Supreme Court declines to intervene (thehill.com)
The Supreme Court early Friday morning allowed Alabama to move forward with its first lethal injection since the state paused executions last year over concerns about the procedure.
Grassley releases full FBI memo with unverified claims about Hunter Biden's work in Ukraine (www.detroitnews.com)
Lisa Mascaro Associated Press Washington — Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley released an unclassified document Thursday that Republicans claim is significant in their investigation of Hunter Biden as they probe the financial affairs of the president’s son and revive previously debunked claims of wrongdoing. “The American...
Where the Sheriff Is King, These Women Say He Coerced Them Into Sex - Sheriff Eddie Scott has been the top lawman in rural Clay County, Miss., for more than a decade despite repeated allegations. (web.archive.org)
Taco Bell Went to Court Over the Right to Use 'Taco Tuesday.' The Taco John's Response Was Brilliant (www.inc.com)
Taco Bell started it, but Taco John’s ended it–with emotional intelligence.
Florida malaria outbreak still going with local cases now at 7 (arstechnica.com)
Local officials are still working to apply insecticide by air, trucks, and crews.
Russia's Prigozhin: no more fighting in Ukraine but prepare for Africa - video (www.reuters.com)
What we know about Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea (www.npr.org)
Russia strikes Ukraine's Odesa port in 'hellish' attack - official (www.reuters.com)
US government launches the Cyber Trust Mark, its long-awaited IoT security labeling program (techcrunch.com)
The Biden Administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label (www.theverge.com)
The US Cyber Trust Mark would require smart products to meet certain thresholds, including ongoing software security support, to qualify for the program.
Jordan Threatens to Hold FBI Director In Contempt (politicalwire.com)
Bluesky is under fire for allowing usernames with racial slurs (techcrunch.com)
Australian state cancels 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost blowout (www.politico.eu)
Detainees and advocates decry 'horrific' conditions at Louisiana ICE detention center (www.nbcnews.com)
People held at the Winn Correctional Center are subjected to undrinkable water, the constant threat of solitary confinement and limited access to doctors, they say.
California firefighters battle several wildfires in Riverside County amid extreme heat (www.cnn.com)
Four wildfires broke out in southern California’s Riverside County over the weekend amid sweltering temperatures, with much of the state under excessive heat warnings Sunday.
