President Donald Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins convicted of fraud and bribery

Israel's unexpected war on Iran occurs amid ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, fueled by Netanyahu's propaganda and uncritical Western media reporting. Contributors include Narges Bajoghli and Chris Hedges, who highlight the media's role and draw unsettling parallels to the 2003 Iraq War while reporting on increasing military censorship in Israeli media. Need More Context? 🔎

A woman has been charged with the murder of her sister, award-winning film director Jennifer Abbott, 69, who was found stabbed in her Camden home on June 13. Nancy Pexton, also 69, was remanded in custody after her court appearance, with police investigating a possible link to a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex from Abbott's residence. Need More Context? 🔎

Yawning, an involuntary behavior that is both mechanical and psychological, is notably contagious and observed across various species, including chimpanzees. Recent research published in Nature Scientific Reports demonstrates that chimpanzees can catch yawns from an android model, suggesting that yawning serves as a social cue for rest and is linked to empathy, unlike other behaviors that don't elicit similar responses. Need More Context? 🔎

Two West Australians are celebrating after winning a share of the Saturday Lotto's $20 million prize draw, with each taking home $2.2 million. The winning tickets, sold at Derby Newsagency and through Lotterywest Play Online, were among nine total winners, as WA experienced a lucky weekend with five Division One wins overall. Need More Context? 🔎

Israel's rescue services reported that an Iranian drone struck a residential building in the Beit She'an valley, injuring no one, amid ongoing attacks that have seen over 450 missiles and 400 drones intercepted since the war began on June 13. At least 19 people were injured in a previous strike in Haifa, with a total of 25 casualties recorded in the conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A bad drone hit a house...

A federal appeals court unanimously upheld a ruling blocking Louisiana's law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, deeming it "facially unconstitutional." The case may advance to the U.S. Supreme Court, as Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to challenge the decision, arguing for the law's educational significance amidst ongoing debates about religion in public schools. Need More Context? 🔎