East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks

In Salt Lake City, the U.S. Postal Service's Remote Encoding Center processes around three million letters daily, with about 75,000 requiring further examination due to illegible addresses. Led by Ryan Bullock, a team of data conversion operators, including veteran Amy Heugly, work tirelessly to decipher addresses, resorting to manual inspections when necessary to prevent mail from being returned as undeliverable. Want More Context? 🔎

The $8bn merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media has been approved by the FCC, following a legal settlement with Donald Trump regarding a CBS interview. Skydance will implement changes at CBS, including a commitment to unbiased journalism, while the deal facilitates the transfer of broadcast licenses for 28 CBS stations. Want More Context? 🔎

During a tour of the Federal Reserve's headquarters, President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell engaged in a discussion regarding the escalating costs of renovations, with Trump stating the figure has risen to $3.1 billion, a claim Powell disputed. Despite the debate, Trump expressed a desire for collaboration to complete the renovation project, emphasizing a positive meeting atmosphere. Want More Context? 🔎

A vehicle explosion occurred in a parking lot in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., resulting from a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) due to a ruptured fuel tank. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which damaged three nearby vehicles, with no reported injuries; the incident has been deemed non-suspicious as investigations continue. Want More Context? 🔎

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning," hosted by Tracy Smith, airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams on the CBS News app at 11:00 a.m. ET. This week features a 16K immersive adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" in Las Vegas, a look at the sculptures of Louise Nevelson, Kristin Scott Thomas discussing her film "My Mother's Wedding," and reflections on Ozzy Osbourne's legacy. Want More Context? 🔎

Roy Black, a prominent defense lawyer known for his high-profile cases, including the acquittal of William Kennedy Smith in 1991 and securing a plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein in 2008, passed away at 80 in Coral Gables, Florida. His legal career featured a diverse clientele, from celebrities like Justin Bieber to public figures, and he was recognized for his courtroom victories, notably leveraging the influence of powerful families in his defenses. Want More Context? 🔎