How Xi and Putin Got Closer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. has filed federal hate crime charges against the suspect linked to the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a museum in Washington in May, according to court documents. The case highlights the ongoing concerns about violence motivated by hate in the U.S. Want More Context? 🔎

An active-duty Army sergeant, Sgt. Quornelius Samentrio Radford, was arrested after allegedly opening fire at Fort Stewart, Georgia, wounding five fellow soldiers with a personal handgun. The shooting followed a reported disagreement, and while all victims are in stable condition, authorities are investigating how Radford smuggled the firearm onto the secure military base. Want More Context? 🔎

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran for espionage since January, have made contact with their family for the first time in 213 days, revealing they are held in separate prisons with worsening health conditions. Their son described the call as a significant emotional boost, while the couple's family maintains they are not spies and calls for action to secure their release. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration plans to terminate two NASA missions—the Orbiting Carbon Observatories—due to budget priorities, which monitor greenhouse gas emissions and plant health, crucial for understanding climate change and food security. Experts warn this decision is shortsighted, urging Congress to preserve funding, while efforts are underway to seek external partnerships for mission continuation. Want More Context? 🔎

The undersigned press freedom and media organizations demand an end to Israel's targeting and starvation of journalists in Gaza, where one in three people goes days without food, directly impacting those reporting on the humanitarian crisis. They call for immediate humanitarian access, protection for journalists, and accountability for those responsible, warning that inaction will silence truth and represent a moral failure. Want More Context? 🔎

A promotional video for the Seattle Kraken featured their mascot, Buoy, and player John Hayden fly-fishing in Katmai National Park when a grizzly bear unexpectedly approached them. The tense encounter ended without injury, as the bear lost interest and turned away, with Hayden joking that the bear was intrigued by Buoy's appearance. Want More Context? 🔎