Environmentalists sue to stop opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Everglades - The Washington Post

Florida officials have said the facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Republicans, will open early next week and hold up to 3,000 detainees.

SpaceX breaks launchpad turnaround record with midnight Starlink flight - Spaceflight Now

Horoscope for Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Chicago Sun-Times

Schaefer shines on emotional night, goes No. 1 to Islanders in 2025 NHL Draft - NHL.com

Erie defenseman moved by team’s tribute to late mom, handles big moments with class

What the Supreme Court’s ruling means for birthright citizenship - The Washington Post

Legal experts said the next 30 days will be critical in determining whether Donald Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship is allowed to take effect in states not covered by an injunction.

Seven years choosing a rifle: Germany faces battle to overcome defence bureaucracy - Financial Times

Size of planned €650bn splurge on military creates huge challenges for Berlin’s cumbersome procurement system

‘We did try super f*cking hard’: Cut UFC 317 fighter’s coach explains hellacious fight week - MMA Fighting

Christopher Ewert’s representative released a statement to MMA Fighting following the fighter being cut prior to UFC 317.

DOGE loses control over government grants website, freeing up billions - The Washington Post

The DOGE team’s loss of control is the latest sign of its declining influence following Elon Musk’s departure from Washington.

S&P 500 squeaks out record high even as new trade tensions emerge with Canada - The Washington Post

The tech-heavy Nasdaq also notched a record finish to help cap Wall Street’s comeback from the tariff-fueled lows of April.

Diddy and Cassie a ‘modern love story,’ defense says in closing arguments - The Washington Post

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s defense team called the sex-trafficking case against him “badly, badly exaggerated” in closing arguments Friday.

A slain Minnesota lawmaker's beloved dog, Gilbert, stays with her as she and her spouse lie in state - AP News

Minnesota is honoring the golden retriever named Gilbert belonging to a prominent state lawmaker and her husband who were shot to death in their home. The dog, who also was shot, will lie in state with them at the state Capitol. The legislator was Minnesota H…

Governor Newsom signs balanced state budget that cuts taxes for vets, fully funds free school meals, builds more housing, & creates jobs - Governor of California (.gov)

Biden pays respects as former Minnesota House Speaker Hortman, killed in shooting, lies in state - Politico

Melissa Hortman lay in state in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda with her husband, Mark, and their golden retriever, Gilbert.

Senate plunges into do-or-die moment on "big, beautiful bill" - Axios

"That's why God made votes."

University of Virginia president, pressured over DEI, resigns rather than 'fight federal government' - AP News

The president of the University of Virginia has announced he is resigning amid heavy pressure from conservative critics and the Trump administration over the school's diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The departure of James Ryan represents a dramatic …

Amazon, Google, Meta, and Uber slapped with $2 billion retroactive tax bill as Trump suspends Canada trade talks - Fortune

The money is due at the end of the month.