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A federal appellate court ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms is unconstitutional, citing a violation of the separation of church and state. The decision is seen as a significant victory for civil liberties advocates and may lead to an appeal by the state's attorney general, as similar laws face legal challenges in other states. Need More Context? 🔎

Jane Dorotik, convicted of murdering her husband Bob in 2001, has spent over two decades in prison maintaining her innocence and seeking evidence re-examination. Collaborating with the Loyola Project for the Innocent, new tests revealed previously untested evidence, leading Jane to reflect on her torturous experiences since the conviction. Need More Context? 🔎

Veterans Receive High School Diplomas in IowaIn Muscatine, Iowa, Dennis Snyder, a Vietnam War veteran, fulfilled his long-held dream of graduating from Muscatine High School by receiving his diploma as part of the class of 2025, alongside fellow veteran Richard Hill. This recognition was made possible through Operation Recognition, which honors veterans who missed graduation due to military service, allowing them to close that chapter of their lives. Need More Context? 🔎

Texas has enacted a law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, making it the largest state to impose such a mandate, despite expected legal challenges citing unconstitutional violations of church and state separation. Governor Greg Abbott also approved a bill allowing voluntary periods for prayer or religious text reading, amid ongoing debates over the inclusion of religion in public education. Need More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump hailed the US bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities as a "spectacular military success," urging Iran to pursue peace or face further strikes. Following initial attacks by Israel, Trump's actions mark a significant escalation, with reports of at least 657 casualties in the ongoing conflict, which began on June 13. Need More Context? 🔎

A life-threatening heat wave is forecasted for the East Coast, with heat indices reaching up to 108 degrees in cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Doctors urge caution as over 700 annual heat-related deaths occur in the U.S.; staying hydrated, limiting outdoor time, and monitoring vulnerable individuals are critical safety measures. Need More Context? 🔎