Soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117

Gusto, the Italian restaurant chain founded in 2005, plans to close six of its 13 locations as part of a rescue deal amid financial difficulties, resulting in 190 job losses. The closures are expected to involve economically unviable suburban sites, with new ownership from Cherry Equity Partners aiming to stabilize and grow the business. Want More Context? 🔎

Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a left ankle injury sustained during her first-round match against Barbora Krejcikova, which she won 6-3, 6-4. The 25-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, suffered the injury on match point Sunday night. Want More Context? 🔎

President Trump's administration proposed revoking the EPA's 2009 "endangerment finding," which deemed greenhouse gases a threat to public health, thus undermining key climate regulations. Critics argue this move could dismantle protections against climate change and harm public health, while supporters claim it's essential for economic deregulation. Want More Context? 🔎

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will recognize Palestine by September unless Israel takes significant actions to end its war on Gaza and commits to a peace process. This decision, influenced by pressure within his party and the deteriorating situation in Gaza, aims to support a two-state solution and is part of a broader European-led peace initiative. Want More Context? 🔎

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares advocated for a two-state solution for Palestine, emphasizing it as the only viable path to peace and a product of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, not external imposition. He warned that failure to act would result in ongoing violence, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade and military actions since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK will recognize the state of Palestine in September if Israel does not take significant actions to improve conditions in Gaza and advance towards a two-state solution. This decision follows pressure from Labour leaders and a majority of MPs advocating for Palestinian statehood, emphasizing that support for Israel's security is compatible with recognizing Palestinian rights. Want More Context? 🔎