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1. Craig Venter, pioneering human genome decoder, dies at 79

   Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper.

2. 'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing

   Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations.

3. U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people

   The British government pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. But members of the community lashed out at the government.

4. Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act

   The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."

5. To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make 'poop talk' OK

   It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number two.

6. Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon

   In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.

7. Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

   By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

8. These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

   Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry. 

9. The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time

   Like many vets, it took Fred Minnick time to find the best way to cope with what he would learn was PTSD. For Minnick, sense and peace came with bourbon — and "taste mindfulness."

10. After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho

    The final stop on Turning Point USA's college campus tour at the University of Idaho seemed more like the organization's previous events, with audience member debates and an energetic, young crowd.