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• In-N-Out gets health-conscious

• POTUS makes revenge porn a federal crime

• Hand grenade show and tell

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Self-Deportation Takes Flight

The Supreme Court ruled today that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans, clearing the way for potential deportations.

• The TPS program has shielded Venezuelans from deportation since 2021 due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in their home country. A federal judge had previously blocked Noem's termination, citing concerns the decision appeared "predicated on negative stereotypes." However, the Supreme Court's ruling allows the administration to proceed while litigation continues in lower courts.

• Meanwhile, the administration launched its first charter flight under the new "self-deportation" program on Monday. The initiative offers undocumented immigrants free flights home plus a $1,000 stipend after confirmed departure—a system officials claim saves 70% compared to the $17,000 average cost of forced deportation.

• Monday's flight left Houston about 9:30 a.m. and took 65 people from Honduras and Colombia to their respective home countries, according to a Department of Homeland Security official.

Airbnb Put to Bed in Spain

Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has demanded that Airbnb block over 65,000 holiday rental listings for rule violations.

• The infractions are primarily missing or incorrect license information. The first wave targets 5,800 properties across Spain, including Madrid, Andalusia, and Barcelona's Catalonia region.

• Airbnb is fighting back, announcing it will appeal the decision. The company claims the ministry lacks authority over short-term rentals and used "an indiscriminate methodology" that incorrectly included rentals that don't require licenses.

• The crackdown comes amid Spain's housing affordability crisis, which has sparked widespread protests. Tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets over skyrocketing housing and rental costs, which many blame on the proliferation of short-term rentals in popular tourist destinations.

• Barcelona has already announced plans to eliminate all 10,000 of its licensed short-term rentals by 2028 to protect housing for permanent residents.

In-N-Out Gets Healthy Healthier

Popular burger chain In-N-Out is removing artificial food dyes, flavors, and preservatives from its menu.

• In-N-Out will replace artificial dyes with natural alternatives like beta carotene, vegetable juice, and turmeric in products ranging from their Signature Pink Lemonade to spreads and pickles. The chain is also swapping chemical preservatives for natural enzymes in their buns and researching higher-quality oil for their fries.

• Additionally, it is removing high-fructose corn syrup in favor of natural sugar and introducing non-dairy oat milk creamer, showing broader commitments to ingredient quality rather than just removing artificial dyes.

• The menu overhaul comes less than a month after the Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to outlaw artificial food dyes. In-N-Out Owner Lynsi Snyder tied the changes to the company's mission: "Providing the freshest, highest-quality foods and services... It's been my family's priority since 1948."

• In-N-Out joins the growing wave of food companies switching to more natural ingredients. Tyson Foods recently said it will reformulate products without artificial dyes, while Steak 'n Shake is reportedly replacing seed oils with beef tallow in its cooking processes.

Quick Stories

US News

• POTUS signed the bipartisan "Take It Down Act," making non-consensual explicit imagery posting a federal crime. Websites must remove such content within 48 hours of a request or face penalties. (More)

• A federal judge overturned DOGE’s takeover of the US Institute of Peace, ruling that actions by "illegitimately-installed leaders" were unlawful. He also declared staff terminations and property transfers null and void. (More)

• Seven inmates remain at large, four days after escaping through a toilet hole in a New Orleans jail. The fugitives, aged 19-42, face charges ranging from domestic abuse to murder. (More)

World

• Trump said Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks "immediately" after his calls with both leaders. No details were provided, following last week's limited prisoner exchange, but no fighting pause. (More)

• Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan upset far-right nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election, winning 53.6% of the vote. (More)

• Paris-Orly airport still faces flight cancellations and delays following Sunday's air traffic control breakdown. Monday's flight reductions improved to 15% from Sunday's 40%. (More)

Business & Economy

• US stock markets closed higher on Monday (S&P +0.09%, Nasdaq +0.02%, Dow +0.32%). The S&P shook off an early trading drop to finish positive for a sixth straight session. (More)

• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is buying bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million. The deal comes two months after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 protection and its CEO, Anne Wojcicki, stepped down. (More)

• Mortgage rates jumped to 7.04% on Monday after Moody's downgraded the US credit rating. This marks the highest rate since April, as bond yields spiked following Friday's announcement. (More)

Sports & Entertainment

• The 49ers signed Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million extension with $56 million guaranteed, making Warner the NFL's highest-paid linebacker. (More)

• CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon resigned after four years, citing disagreement on "the path forward" amid its parent company's possible settlement with Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview. (More)

• Liberty softball upset top-seeded Texas A&M 6-5, advancing to their first-ever Super Regionals in the Women’s College World Series. The Aggies became the first No. 1 seed to fall in the regionals since the format began. (More)

Science, Health, & Tech

• Fiber, olive oil, and eating habits like meal timing can naturally boost GLP-1, the same hormone triggered by Ozempic. These methods are healthier long-term despite being less potent. (More)

• A study in Nature Human Behaviour found ChatGPT-4 outperforms humans in online debates 64% of the time when using personalized information. (More)

• A global research team discovered language-like communication in dolphins. Their study identified shared whistle types that function like words for alarm and query situations. (More)

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