David Grant:
In US News, the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to immediately enforce limits on medical care for transgender people in prison. Existing protections remain in place while the broader legal dispute continues, allowing affected prisoners to receive medically indicated, including gender-affirming, care for now.
The administration is also seeking to block Alaska from certifying a U.S. Senate election if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses to another candidate with the same name. Officials argue that voter confusion could undermine the result, though Alaska has not indicated that certification will be halted.
Megan Harper:
In World News, a proposed ceasefire aims to halt fighting and open a safe corridor for civilians trapped in a heavily damaged city. The pause would allow humanitarian agencies to deliver food, water and medicine, but negotiations over territory and security guarantees remain unresolved. Ukrainian officials warn that earlier ceasefires collapsed amid renewed shelling.
Israeli officials say two soldiers were killed during an attack in the West Bank, while the suspected gunmen were also killed. Authorities have released few details as investigators examine the incident amid rising violence involving Israeli forces, Palestinian armed groups and settlers.
David Grant:
In Science and Technology, India’s Infosys has cut its annual revenue-growth forecast, reflecting continued pressure on corporate technology spending. Clients are delaying discretionary projects, prioritizing cost control and extending sales cycles, although artificial intelligence and cloud services remain key areas of long-term investment.
Megan Harper:
In Money, Barclays plans to cut about 5% of its global workforce as it uses artificial intelligence and other digital tools to streamline operations and reduce costs. The restructuring reflects growing pressure on banks to improve efficiency and shareholder returns while adapting to changing customer expectations.
A tanker carrying Russian refined diesel has reportedly signaled a U.S. port, raising questions about whether it has authorization to unload. The vessel’s progress could reveal whether any emerging U.S.-Russia understanding represents a sanctions shift, a temporary exception or a technical change involving ownership, insurance or cargo origin.
David Grant:
In US News, nearly 100 students and staff at a Kansas elementary school have reportedly fallen ill in a suspected norovirus outbreak. Health officials are investigating, while the school increases cleaning and urges families to keep children home for 48 hours after symptoms stop. Most people recover within one to three days, but severe symptoms can cause dangerous dehydration.