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1. Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name

   President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.

2. Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

   South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.

3. President Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn

   President Trump is trying to downsize the U.S Forest Service and eliminate wildfire and smoke research as the American West is facing a potentially epic summer fire season.

4. Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution

   Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.
   

5. Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes

   President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.

6. Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence

   The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

7. Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough

   The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.

8. Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains

   A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.

9. White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms

   The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.

10. Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk

    Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.