Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as ‘roast duck’

A radioactive wasp nest was discovered during a routine check at the Savannah River Site, a former nuclear bomb manufacturing plant, raising concerns about potential human exposure. Although the nest contained radiation levels exceeding federal limits, officials reported no contamination nearby, and the situation was deemed an onsite legacy issue, with no threat to workers or the public. Want More Context? 🔎

President Trump announced a 15% tariff on South Korean imports as part of a trade deal that avoids a higher 25% levy, with South Korea committing to invest $350 billion in the US and purchase $100 billion in energy products. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit the White House soon, while Trump’s tariffs aim to boost American manufacturing despite criticism over rising consumer prices. Want More Context? 🔎

Labor's election promise to reduce student debts by 20% has successfully passed parliament, benefiting over 3 million Australians with an average relief of $5,520. The bill also raises the minimum income repayment threshold from $54,000 to $67,000 and lowers repayment rates, despite opposition from One Nation senators and an empty opposition bench during the vote. Want More Context? 🔎

Brown University has reached a $50 million deal with the Trump administration to restore frozen federal funding, becoming the third Ivy League school to do so. The agreement includes commitments to improve workforce development, support the Jewish community, and restrict recognition of transgender students, amid broader efforts by Trump to combat perceived "woke" ideology in elite universities. Want More Context? 🔎

Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, a move Israel condemned as part of a "distorted campaign." The recognition aims to uphold the two-state solution, contingent on reforms by the Palestinian Authority and a commitment to demilitarization, as hopes for peace diminish amid ongoing conflicts and territorial issues. Want More Context? 🔎

Texas Republicans have proposed a redistricting plan aimed at gaining five additional seats in the U.S. House for the 2026 midterm elections, shifting districts in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio to favor their party. The plan, which may face legal challenges for potentially violating the Voting Rights Act, seeks to solidify Republican control by creating safe districts and altering the demographics of competitive areas. Want More Context? 🔎