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Kirk Memorial Draws Thousands

• Tens of thousands attended Charlie Kirk's memorial Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. President Trump and administration officials joined mourners honoring the 31-year-old conservative activist killed at Utah Valley University. The five-hour service mixed religious tributes with political themes.

• Trump closed out the ceremony by announcing Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him among the most influential figures in the 2024 election. The president credited Kirk with helping secure votes from men under 30. Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, which mobilizes young conservatives on college campuses.

• Tyler Robinson, 22, faces the death penalty for Kirk's murder. During her eulogy, Kirk's widow told mourners 'I forgive him,' while Trump called for maximum punishment and said the Justice Department is investigating political violence networks.

California Bans Masked Agents

• California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during official business. The law directly responds to recent LA raids where agents wore masks while making mass arrests. The ban prohibits neck gaiters and ski masks, with exceptions for undercover work and medical masks.

• Trump administration officials rejected state authority over federal agents, with the acting US attorney saying California has no jurisdiction and agents will continue protecting their identities. Enforcement remains unclear, though constitutional experts say federal employees must follow state rules unless their duties are interfered with.

• Newsom also signed legislation requiring warrants for immigration agents entering schools and health facilities. The law requires schools to notify parents and teachers when agents are on campus.

Three Nations Recognize Palestine

• The UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday despite Israeli opposition. British Prime Minister Starmer said the move aims to "revive hope of peace" for a two-state solution. Over 150 countries now recognize Palestine. France and Portugal are expected to join soon.

• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu shot down the recognition, saying a Palestinian state "will not happen west of the Jordan River." He threatened to annex the West Bank in response. Hamas welcomed the decision while Palestinian Authority President Abbas called it progress toward peace.

• The Gaza war has killed over 65,000 people in nearly two years of conflict. UN experts recently concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a charge Israel says is 'distorted and false.'

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US News

• Hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Chicago River Sunday for the first organized swim in 98 years, celebrating the once-toxic waterway's cleanup. (More)

• Pentagon reporters must now get government approval before publishing stories about the military or risk losing press credentials under new Trump rules. (More)

• The FBI says it recorded border czar Tom Homan taking $50,000 cash last year after he allegedly offered to help win government contracts. However, Trump administration officials closed the investigation. (More)

World

• Taliban officials rejected Trump's bid to retake Bagram Air Base, saying they won't cede "even an inch" of Afghan soil. (More)

• Hong Kong evacuated 6,000 people on Saturday to safely defuse a massive World War II American bomb found at a construction site in Quarry Bay. (More)

• Hackers hit check-in systems at major European airports on Saturday, forcing manual processing and causing delays at Brussels, Berlin, and London Heathrow airports. (More)

Business & Economy

• US stock markets closed higher on Friday (S&P +0.49%, Nasdaq +0.72%, Dow +0.37%). The S&P and Dow recorded record highs after the Fed rate cuts last week. (More)

• President Trump said billionaires, including Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell, could join a deal for the US to take control of TikTok. (More)

• The new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas applies only to new applications for skilled tech workers, not current visa holders, officials clarified. (More)

Sports & Entertainment

• Aaron Rodgers threw his 509th career touchdown pass in Pittsburgh’s 24-14 win over New England on Sunday, breaking Brett Favre's record to move into fourth place on the all-time NFL list. (More)

• Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan was elected to lead the Directors Guild, representing 19,500 filmmakers. (More)

• Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson won her record fourth WNBA MVP award, becoming the first player to achieve the milestone in league history. (More)

Science, Health, & Tech

• Scientists confirmed that a 2-mile crater under the North Sea was caused by an asteroid hit 43 million years ago, not salt movements. (More)

• The sun is becoming more active, reversing decades of decline and potentially affecting space weather and Earth's technology. (More)

• Chinese scientists created RoboFalcon 2.0, a bird-inspired robot that can take off on its own using wing movements that flap, sweep, and fold. (More)

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