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The European Commission is investigating the Italian government's controversial sale of a 15% stake in Monte dei Paschi di Siena, amid claims that major investors like UniCredit and BlackRock were excluded from the bidding process managed by Banca Akros. The sale has raised concerns about market fairness, leading to scrutiny from both EU officials and Milanese prosecutors, while the Italian finance ministry defends the process as standard. Need More Context? 🔎

A man visiting Florence's Uffizi Gallery accidentally tore the 1712 Baroque painting “Portrait of Ferdinando de Medici” by Anton Domenico Gabbiani while posing for a selfie on June 21, resulting in a fist-sized hole. Museum officials are investigating the incident and have expressed concerns about visitors prioritizing social media over respect for cultural heritage, following a similar incident involving a crystal chair at another museum. Need More Context? 🔎

The upcoming PWHL draft, starting at 7 p.m. ET, features New York with the 1st overall pick, though this year's choice is less clear-cut compared to the previous selections of Taylor Heise by the Minnesota Frost and Sarah Fillier by the New York Sirens. The uncertainty surrounding the top pick highlights a shift in the selection dynamics for the 2024-25 season. Need More Context? 🔎

Israel experienced a significant missile attack from Iran on Tuesday, prompting the Home Front Command to issue warnings across the country, including cities like Tel Aviv and Beersheba. At least eight Israelis were reported killed and many wounded after an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Beersheba, with rescue operations underway for those trapped. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel was attacked by many missiles from Iran, causing damage and hurting people,...

Teresa Youngblut, charged in the death of U.S. Border Patrol agent David Maland during a January traffic stop in Vermont, is set for a federal court hearing linked to the violent cultlike group Zizians. The group, associated with multiple killings and founded by Jack LaSota, has been under scrutiny for radical beliefs; Youngblut has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the incident. Need More Context? 🔎

A young girl discovered a hidden camera in her family's bathroom and threw it out the window, leading her parents to find it and uncover disturbing footage, including images of their child. Daine Arthur Williams has since been sentenced to jail for secretly filming individuals, primarily women and girls, in private settings and public spaces. Need More Context? 🔎