Taliban announce release of two Americans held in Afghanistan in a prisoner exchange

A former Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankison, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched raid that led to her fatal shooting. His conviction marks the first direct accountability from law enforcement in connection with Taylor's death, which sparked widespread protests and discussions on racial justice. Want More Context? 🔎

A Kentucky judge sentenced former police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched raid that resulted in her death in March 2020. Despite prosecutors seeking a one-day sentence, the judge emphasized the seriousness of Hankison's actions, which sparked widespread protests for racial justice following Taylor's death. Want More Context? 🔎

Sen. Maria Cantwell is urging President Trump to modernize the U.S. weather forecasting system, emphasizing that such investments could save lives and reduce costs after recent disasters, including deadly floods in Central Texas. In her letter, Cantwell proposed five bipartisan recommendations for enhancing forecasting capabilities, amidst budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which could hinder critical weather research and technology upgrades. Want More Context? 🔎

England's Euro 2025 semi-final preparations against Italy have been impacted by defender Jess Carter's recent experience of racial abuse, prompting team support while maintaining focus on defending their title. Coach Wiegman faces decisions on Carter's potential start as England aims for a third consecutive major tournament final amid concerns over their defensive performance. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with a bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators, including Rob Wyden and Lisa Murkowski, to discuss the urgent need to revitalize the CUSMA trade agreement amid threats of a 35% tariff on Canadian goods by President Trump. Senators emphasized the importance of strengthening CUSMA to stabilize economic relations, while Carney indicated that most Canadian exports would remain tariff-free under the agreement. Want More Context? 🔎

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran cannot abandon its uranium enrichment program, which suffered significant damage during recent conflicts with Israel and the U.S. He emphasized that this program is a source of national pride, despite the serious damage inflicted on its nuclear facilities, as ongoing discussions with the U.S. have failed to resolve enrichment level disputes. Want More Context? 🔎