Assange Freed, a Rare Triple Play, and Zoo Swoons for Baby Piglet

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from a U.K. prison after reaching a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors. He has been in some form of confinement for 14 years.
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Politics

➤ The New York court that convicted Donald Trump has partially lifted its gag order on the former President, allowing him to talk about witnesses and jurors but still barring him from public comments about the prosecutors or the judge’s family. (More)

Hunter Biden’s license to practice law in Washington D.C. was suspended Tuesday following his conviction this month on federal gun charges. The D.C. bar also began a formal investigation to see if he should be disbarred. (More)

Federal judges in Missouri and Kansas blocked much of the Biden administration’s student loan repayment plan, limiting the scope of the White House effort to reduce their loan repayments. (See Details)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law banning the intentional release of helium balloons into the sky in Florida as a conservation effort, under penalty of a $150 fine. Children under the age of 6 are exempt from the fines. (More)

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Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off the first triple play of the MLB season on Monday to help them defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-1. It is the first 1-3-5 triple play since 1929. (See it here)

➤ Olympic champion Athing Mu will not get a chance to defend her title in the women’s 800-meter race after tripping on another runner during the Olympic trials. Mu filed an appeal, saying other runners impeded her, but the request was denied. (See it here)

Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 6-5 to win its first Men’s College World Series title. Dylan Dreiling was named series MVP after going 7 for 12 with 7 RBIs. (More)

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | WNBA | Copa America

Finance

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SPX
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GOLD
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$2,331.70
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Big Stock Move:  Regis Corp. stock soared 304% Tuesday on news that the beauty salon giant had signed a credit loan agreement to retire the company’s existing debt. (More)

Hooters is closing dozens of locations across multiple states, including Florida and Texas, citing economic challenges such as rising food and labor costs. (See Details)

Tesla announced the fourth recall of its Cybertruck on Tuesday to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail. (More)

Perkins, the 66-year-old restaurant chain, announced a rebrand with a new logo in vintage script and new menu items like the double bacon avocado crunch burger. (See Images)

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Science & Technology

A Chinese lunar probe returned safely to Earth Tuesday carrying the first samples ever of rocks and soil gathered on the moon's far side. The volcanic rocks are estimated to be 2.5 million years old. (See Image)

➤ Meanwhile, toxic debris from a Chinese rocket launching a satellite fell on a village in western China, sending residents fleeing. Chinese officials banned residents from continuing to film it. (Watch Video)

In addition to heart disease, hypertension, and cancer, ultra-processed foods like sodas, chips, and breakfast cereal are now also linked to chronic insomnia, a new study finds. (See Details)

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Wisdom Wednesday

A business school professor reveals the No. 1 trait that sets highly successful people apart, emphasizing its importance for achieving success: adaptability. (More)

➤ For people with a problem getting started, a productivity expert offers a simple five-second trick to stop procrastinating. (See Tip)

This simple "Monday math" technique can help you live your best life. (See technique)

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Et Cetera

➤ The Associated Press announced it would create an independent sister organization to raise at least $100 million to expand state and local news. (More)

Hobbyhorsing is real, and the Finnish Hobbyhorse Championships took place earlier this month in Finland. And yes, the surreal action looks as silly as it sounds. (Watch Video)

The Nashville Zoo welcomed the arrival of an adorable Red River hog piglet, born on June 14. (Watch Video)

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  2. Tacos: 26.3%
  3. Pizza: 10.9%
  4. Burgers: 9.7%

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A Bridge Collapses, Panthers Win the Stanley Cup, and a Mass Dog Rescue

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Flooding in the Midwest caused a railroad bridge to collapse over the Big Sioux River and breached a dam in Minnesota, forcing residents to evacuate or be rescued from rising water. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Trump Says He’s Picked VP, Stanley Cup Final Tonight, and a Raccoon Heimlich Rescue

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Four people were killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting at the Mad Butcher, a local grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, a small town about 65 miles south of Little Rock. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

Floods and Temperatures Rise, Gas Prices Drop, and a 3,300 Year Old Shipwreck

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in multiple states this weekend.set the rules for the first 2024 presidential debate on June 27 in Atlanta, with Independent candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr., still

Mayor Under Federal Investigation, GOP Raises $141 Million, and Leaping Leeches

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Oakland, California Mayor Sheng Thao hired a criminal defense attorney on Friday, one day after FBI agents raided her home as part of a multi-agency corruption investigation. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

CNN Shuts RFK Jr. Out, Cosmic Lego Bricks, and a Penguin’s Tense Escape

Friday, June 21, 2024

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not participate in next week's presidential debate in Atlanta after failing to meet state ballot and polling benchmarks. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

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