Hard-right candidate wins first round of Romania’s election rerun — exit polls

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned corporate employees that AI will significantly reduce the workforce in the coming years due to efficiency gains, prompting backlash from staff who expressed concerns over job displacement and reliance on AI technology. While Jassy encouraged adaptation to these changes, employees questioned whether leadership would face similar cuts, noting an expansion in senior roles during his tenure. Need More Context? 🔎

The Fourth of July holiday is projected to see a record 72.2 million travelers, with 5.84 million flying domestically and 61.6 million traveling by car, both increases from last year. Despite the surge, domestic airfare is at a four-year low of $260, and summer gas prices are the lowest since 2021. Need More Context? 🔎

The EU is preparing to leverage a "credible threat" of retaliation against US tariffs in ongoing trade negotiations, as warned by Bjoern Seibert, chief of staff to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. With Trump threatening a 50% tariff unless a deal is reached by July 9, EU officials are considering tariffs on €95bn of US goods and other measures, while acknowledging challenges in eliminating existing US tariffs. Need More Context? 🔎

A Brazilian tourist, Juliana Marins, was found dead after falling while hiking near the crater of Mount Rinjani in Indonesia. Despite initial rescue efforts hampered by difficult terrain and weather, her body was located days later, raising concerns from her family about the trail not being closed following her fall. Need More Context? 🔎

Florida Representative Kat Cammack revealed her near-fatal experience with an ectopic pregnancy, exacerbated by the state's abortion ban, which instilled fear among medical staff about potential prosecution. Although she is pro-life and opposes abortion except in certain cases, Cammack criticized abortion rights advocates for creating an environment of fear that delayed her necessary treatment, highlighting the growing concerns over reproductive healthcare access in the U.S. Need More Context? 🔎

The body of one of the four individuals missing since the Airmedic helicopter crash on Quebec's North Shore was recovered on Monday evening. Search efforts for the remaining three missing persons and the aircraft are set to continue on Tuesday. Need More Context? 🔎