➤ Teamsters Union President Sean O'Brien is scheduled to speak at next month's Republican National Convention, marking the first time a Teamsters president will take the podium at a GOP convention. (More)

➤ Speaking of the GOP convention, the Secret Service has announced security plans for the Milwaukee event. Non-automatic firearms will be allowed around the perimeter, but no guns will be permitted inside the convention center. (See Details) 

➤ The Winklevoss twins, billionaire co-founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, announced they have each donated $1 million in bitcoin to former President Donald Trump to oppose President Biden’s “war” against crypto. (More)

➤ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law allowing residents to shoot black bears if they perceive a threat to their lives or residences. The bill has sparked controversy among environmentalists who seek to protect the black bear population. (More)

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➤ Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Travelers Championship in a playoff Sunday, despite climate protestors disrupting the match by running onto the 18th green with smoke bombs. The protestors were detained by police. (See Video)

➤ The Florida Panthers face off against the Edmonton Oilers tonight in the final game of the Stanley Cup championship. If the Oilers win, they'll be only the second team ever to come back from a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Finals. (More)

➤ A walk-off pitch clock violation occurred for the first time in baseball history Saturday. With a tie game, a full count, and the bases loaded, Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan delivered the pitch one second too late, resulting in an automatic ball that brought home the winning run for the Rockies. (See Video)

➤ Thomas Heilman, a 17-year-old U.S. swimmer, broke Michael Phelps's 17-18 division 100-meter butterfly record that had stood for two decades. Heilman is now the youngest male swimmer to qualify for the Olympics since Phelps did in 2000. (More) 

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➤ Regulators found flaws in Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs' plans for unwinding their businesses in the event of a financial emergency, which could impede their ability to manage bankruptcy without taxpayer support. (More)

➤ Fashion retailer Forever 21 is asking landlords for up to 30% rent reductions to stabilize its finances amid economic challenges. (See Details)

➤ Target is introducing an artificial intelligence companion tool for employees to provide real-time information on stock, product locations, and task lists. (More)

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➤ SpaceX has launched the $599 Starlink Mini, a compact, backpack-sized version of its satellite internet service. Some are complaining that the price is too high. (See Details)

➤ The premiere of "The Last Screenwriter," a film written entirely by AI, was canceled in London following public backlash over concerns about AI replacing human writers. (More)

➤ Moderate coffee drinking may reduce the risk of death associated with a sedentary lifestyle, according to a recent study. (More)

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➤ Ukrainian officials say they destroyed a Russian drone base near Krasnodar on Friday night, causing significant damage and casualties. A U.S.-based satellite-imaging company documented the destruction. (See Images)

➤ Over 1,300 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, due to extreme temperatures reaching up to 124 degrees. (See Details)

➤ A hugely popular Bollywood actor, Darshan “D Boss” Thoogudeepa, has been arrested in connection with the murder of a fan who allegedly made derogatory comments against his girlfriend on social media. (See Photos)

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➤ A 71-year-old woman made history as the oldest contestant to compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant after The Miss Universe organization removed the age limit from its rules. (See Photo)

➤ A Maryland thrift store shopper bought an “old-looking vase” for $3.99, which later turned out to be a valuable Mayan artifact. It was returned to Mexico, where it will be displayed in a museum. (Watch Video)

➤ A group of campers saved a raccoon choking on a slice of cheese by performing the Heimlich maneuver in a dramatic rescue caught on video. (Watch Video)

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