U.S.D.A. Avocado Inspectors Will Start Returning to Mexican Packing Plants

Two wildfires in New Mexico, the Buck Fire and Trout Fire, are consuming over 80,000 acres, leading to evacuation orders for around 2,000 homes and a state of emergency declared by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Firefighting efforts involve 875 personnel and helicopters, with severe drought and high temperatures exacerbating the situation, prompting health warnings about smoke impact on air quality. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal judge in Boston granted class-action status to transgender and nonbinary Americans in a lawsuit against a State Department policy requiring passports to match birth certificate sex, citing potential Fifth Amendment violations. The judge's injunction allows all class members to challenge the policy while the case proceeds, despite the government's appeal and claims of administrative burden. Need More Context? 🔎

Investigators are examining the alleged plot of Vance Boelter, accused of murdering Minnesota lawmakers Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Dressed as a police officer and armed with multiple firearms, Boelter's motive remains unclear, though his writings suggest a long-planned attack targeting elected officials, all Democrats. Need More Context? 🔎

Attorneys for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil have requested his immediate release on bail or a transfer to New Jersey to be closer to his family, as he has been detained since March on allegations that he poses a threat to U.S. foreign policy. Khalil, who contests claims that he misrepresented his work history on his green card application, has not been charged with a crime and is a target of the Trump administration's crackdown on...

R. Kelly was hospitalized after allegedly receiving an overdose of medication while in custody, prompting claims from his attorney that prison officials are attempting to endanger his life. His legal team is seeking a presidential pardon and has filed motions citing threats against him, including claims that he was targeted for assassination by another inmate at the request of prison officials. Need More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, early to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which has dominated discussions. Leaders at the summit issued a joint statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, reflecting the significant impact of the situation on the gathering. Need More Context? 🔎