Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for surprise operation.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine overnight Thursday, firing over 400 drones and more than 40 missiles at Kyiv and multiple other cities, killing at least four people and wounding dozens. Russia's attack came days after Ukraine launched its largest long-range drone strike on 41 Russian warplanes at four military bases (see previous write-up).
US sanctions ICC judges, partly over Israeli war crimes probe.
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court in response to the court's investigations into alleged war crimes by Israel during its conflict with Hamas as well as previous inquiries into US military actions in Afghanistan. The sanctions freeze the judges' assets in US jurisdictions and restrict their financial operations. The EU threw its support behind the global war crimes court Friday. See an overview of the ICC here.
Deported man from Maryland to return to US to face federal charges.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported from Maryland to El Salvador in March and will return to the US to face criminal charges of transporting illegal immigrants. Garcia's deportation became a flashpoint in the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration due to a previous court order prohibiting the 29-year-old from being sent back to his home country. (Note: There are conflicting reports about his alleged membership in the MS-13 gang and his legal status in the US.)
David Beckham to be knighted by King Charles next week.
Beckham, 50, is set to receive a knighthood in King Charles' upcoming birthday honors list next week, recognizing his two-decade soccer career and contributions to British society. In 2003, Beckham was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, a common starting point on the path to knighthood. Beckham's wife and former Spice Girls singer, Victoria, will be known as Lady Beckham.
US jobs growth slows in May amid tariff uncertainty.
US employers added 139,000 nonfarm jobs last month, higher than the 125,000 jobs economists had estimated but lower than the downwardly revised 147,000 jobs in April. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% month over month in May and 3.9% year over year; both figures surpassed expectations of 0.3% and 3.7%, respectively.
Omada Health shares close up 21% Friday in Nasdaq debut.
Omada's stock rose $150M, valuing the digital chronic care company at roughly $1.3B. Omada is this year's second major digital health initial public offering, following Hinge Health, a digital physical therapy startup. Hinge Health debuted on the NYSE last month, achieving a valuation of roughly $2.6B.
SOURCE: 1440 NEWS
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