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Meghan Markle's anticipated Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, faced overshadowing from Taylor Swift's surprise album announcement, leading to Markle's frustration over what she perceives as a "hijacked" moment. While Markle's trailer received lukewarm responses, Swift continues to dominate media conversations, emphasizing the challenges of competing with her cultural influence. Want More Context? 🔎

A woman named Donna, traumatized a year after being attacked by a pack of four pig dogs while walking her own dogs in Tairua, expresses concern for public safety as the owner and dogs remain unrestrained. The incident, which occurred on May 22, left her fearing for her safety and deeply affected by the mauling experience. Want More Context? 🔎

A federal judge, William Orrick, issued a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's attempts to withhold grant funding from "sanctuary" cities and counties that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement. This ruling protects over 30 cities, ensuring they do not lose hundreds of millions in Housing and Urban Development grants due to their policies on undocumented immigrants. Want More Context? 🔎

The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has called on Israel to acknowledge its role in the famine affecting Gaza and urged influential nations to take immediate action to alleviate the crisis. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has confirmed a famine in Gaza, which has resulted in over 62,000 Palestinian deaths due to Israel's military actions, prompting war crimes allegations against Israeli leaders. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, claimed in a DOJ interview that there was no client list or blackmail scheme related to Epstein's sex trafficking, asserting she witnessed no illegal acts by high-profile associates like Donald Trump or Bill Clinton. Despite her conviction for aiding in Epstein's crimes, Maxwell maintained her innocence and argued she was wrongly accused. Want More Context? 🔎

Pope Leo XIV met with the Chagos Refugees Group, advocating for the right of Chagossians to return to their homeland, following their expulsion by Britain in the 1960s and 1970s. He endorsed a recent U.K.-Mauritius treaty that aims to transfer sovereignty while supporting a trust fund for resettlement, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rights of all peoples. Want More Context? 🔎