PoliticsFormer Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler says David Crowley’s narrow gubernatorial primary win and unusually strong Democratic turnout indicate voters are focused on affordability and seeking political change before November. Crowley will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in one of the most closely watched governor’s races in the country.
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PoliticsIn an Independence Day speech, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed young people at the centre of his development agenda, promising free online coaching for competitive exams and training in artificial intelligence for 10 million youths over the next year. The address comes as criticism grows over his Hindu nationalist policies and youth-led protests against his government.
EconomyU.S. fuel exports to Cuba are fueling a chaotic black market amid the country’s fuel crisis.
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WorldRussian strikes hit Kyiv on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring six, while destroying a popular outdoor book market. Vendors went to the site to assess the damage, with some saying their shops and livelihoods were gone.
WorldA week after Israeli settlers began surrounding Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, human rights activist Netanael Hanadaro described what he saw. He said NGO members walked to the isolated houses and left food outside for residents trapped inside, with the Israeli army saying it would deliver the supplies.
TechCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the landmark youth safety case against Meta a “tobacco moment,” alleging that the company knowingly designed Facebook and Instagram features that harmed children and prioritized profit over safety. The states are seeking financial penalties and product changes, while Meta denies the allegations and says it has worked to make its platforms safer.
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PoliticsBurnley in northwest England was once a major cotton-weaving centre, but industrial decline has left lasting economic damage. It is now England’s fourth most disadvantaged local authority, with almost 30% of working-age adults neither employed nor seeking work. Businesses and residents welcome the prime minister’s promise of greater local economic control, hoping it will drive regeneration.
WorldRussian missile and drone strikes sparked fires across Kyiv, including at the city’s book market. Vendors said the market suffered widespread destruction.
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EconomyCuba’s economy is under severe strain from tighter US sanctions, declining tourism and the loss of former economic lifelines from the Soviet Union and Venezuela. Lawmakers have approved 176 free-market reforms to expand foreign and private investment, decentralize the economy and liberalize tourism, banking, property and agriculture. But economists and Cuban-American investors say Havana has a credibility problem because the government has promised reform before.
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PoliticsTrump began renovating the Reflecting Pool in late March, calling it “absolutely filthy” and promising to make it “look gorgeous.” He had the bottom painted “American flag blue,” but a National Park Service engineer later saw the base layer peeling. Trump blamed vandalism. Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was arrested and indicted after reaching into the pool; the case was later dismissed.
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SocietyA DoorDash driver in North Carolina suffered skull fractures and brain bleeds after allegedly being attacked with a baseball bat. The suspect has been charged in the assault of the mother of three.
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HealthU.S. pet owners are increasingly trying to apply human longevity treatments to their dogs, including supplements, red-light therapy and drugs such as rapamycin. Veterinarians caution against unproven approaches, while pet spending is projected to reach $165 billion in 2026.
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HealthPeople with dementia deserve to age with dignity, but should care focus on activity and structure or on relaxation and autonomy? Europe’s rapidly aging population and rising life expectancy are increasing the number of people living with dementia, creating major challenges for healthcare systems, families and labor markets.
WorldStorms and floods swept across the U.S. Midwest, killing several people including a child and cutting power to nearly 1 million customers in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
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CultureConsumers appear to be tiring of the polished faces, homes and lifestyles promoted by influencers, filters and increasingly AI-generated imagery. Amanda Mull says that may not mean the end of Botox or other cosmetic treatments, but it could favor a more natural aesthetic as people seek individuality, physical media and less-optimized experiences.
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HealthUS President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with a major overhaul of childhood vaccination policy. The White House says American children are advised to receive more vaccines than children in other developed countries, and Trump wants to bring the US closer into line with them. Doctors warn the changes could endanger children in the US and abroad.
PoliticsMalaysia’s ruling parties held key meetings this weekend after a string of electoral setbacks for the Pakatan Harapan coalition. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s PKR focused on unity and responding more effectively to voters at its annual congress in Melaka, while the DAP decided its ministers and deputy ministers would remain in Cabinet.
WorldThe 60-day US-Iran ceasefire agreement is nearing expiration without a peace deal. Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to reclaim their country, while President Donald Trump warns of strong military deterrence.
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WorldIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 11 people on Saturday, in what has been described as the biggest threat to peace talks since the June agreement. Middle East studies professor Ziad Majed discusses how the attacks could affect negotiations in Rome, the US role and Israel’s policy toward Lebanon, particularly Hezbollah.
SportsThe Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final is set for tonight in Rabat, with Malawi taking on Cameroon in a historic meeting. Sports journalist Charlotte Richardson said women’s sport is attracting more attention, but still faces lasting shortfalls in media coverage, funding and infrastructure compared with men’s competitions. She also said the tournament’s last-minute postponement earlier this year would be unthinkable in men’s football.
WorldJen Gavito, acting principal deputy assistant secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, and retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward give sharply different views on whether escalating U.S. economic pressure can change Iran’s calculations. Gavito says sanctions alone are unlikely to offer an off ramp, while Harward says they can weaken Tehran when paired with political and military pressure.
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OtherBloomberg News’ Lisa Mateo joins Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar to discuss headlines that may have been overlooked during the week, including marathon wine, wedding party sizes, rising suit sales and Gen Z’s different approach to building wealth.
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WorldBlack smoke rose over Russia’s Moscow region after one of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks since the war began. Russian e-commerce company Wildberries confirmed that its warehouse in Koledino had caught fire.
PoliticsA crowded Republican field is competing in Florida’s 19th Congressional District to replace Byron Donalds, who is running for governor. Former Trump administration official Catalina Lauf could gain a significant boost from the president’s endorsement, while affordability, insurance costs and data centers emerge as campaign issues statewide.
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