With the ceasefire in Gaza comes a gruesome challenge: Counting and collecting the dead

President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day extension for TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to find a U.S. buyer to comply with a national security law, which the Supreme Court upheld earlier this year. This executive order aims to prevent the app's shutdown, ensuring that its 170 million U.S. users can continue using TikTok while addressing data safety concerns. Need More Context? 🔎

An Idaho lawyer suggests that the judge in the Bryan Kohberger murder case may sanction the prosecution or defense for contempt of court due to a leak of case information during a "Dateline" episode. Evidence discussed included surveillance footage and cellphone data, and while the trial is set for August 11, a potential witness, a DoorDash driver, has emerged, claiming to have delivered food to one of the victims shortly before the murders. Need More...

The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounding another lawmaker, Vance Boelter, faces potential federal death penalty charges, a rarity in the state since capital punishment was abolished in 1911. Federal authorities took over the case from state prosecutors, raising tensions, as Boelter is also implicated in a meticulously planned attack targeting multiple Democrats. Need More Context? 🔎

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Lawmakers Amid Escalating TensionsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set for a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill, addressing issues like a transgender troop ban and his use of an unsecured messaging app for military plans, amidst escalating airstrikes between Iran and Israel. Lawmakers are dissatisfied with Hegseth's handling of Pentagon budgets and social changes, as he prepares to discuss a proposed $1 trillion defense budget and his controversial policies, including the renaming...

At Canada's G7 summit, hosted by Mark Carney, key discussions were overshadowed by the Israel-Iran conflict and US President Trump's early departure. Despite these challenges, leaders focused on cooperation, issuing a joint communique for Middle East de-escalation and addressing other global issues, such as support for Ukraine and trade agreements. Need More Context? 🔎

Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband were tragically killed by a man impersonating a police officer, shocking Minnesota's reputation for civility. This incident follows a troubling rise in political violence across the U.S., raising concerns about safety for lawmakers, while some figures have controversially attempted to link the tragedy to political motives. Need More Context? 🔎