Currently Leading AI chatbots are spreading Russian disinformation created by an American fugitive operating from Moscow. / NewsGuard A major expansion is underway inside one of Iran's nuclear facilities. / Semafor A majority of Iranians now support Iran pursuing nuclear weapons. / Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists See also: How to
Currently In many regions, communicable diseases are surging past their pre-pandemic levels, "often by significant margins." / yahoo! news The surgeon general calls for a warning label on social media platforms. / The New York Times [+] You have until June 26 to prevent Meta from using your photos and
Currently Millions in the United States, from the Midwest to the Northeast, prepare for a weeklong heat wave. / axios People explain what it's like to live through a 121 degree day. "I can't complain. Other people have it harder." / Goats and Soda Researchers say
Currently Chinese and Philippine ships collide, making for a test of Beijing's new coastguard law. / The South China Morning Post A remote outpost in the South China Sea is reportedly a front line of potential global conflict. / The Atlantic During the pandemic, the US military launched a secret
Currently G7 leaders finish their summit in Italy by telling China to quit helping Russia invade Ukraine. / Voice of America See also: The summit's final communiqué references the country 28 times, "almost always as a malign force." / The New York Times [+] Eight examples of congressional bipartisanship
Currently The US Supreme Court unanimously rejects a bid by anti-abortion groups to restrict access to mifepristone. / Reuters Ian Millhiser: This is a victory for abortion rights, but it's also unlikely to be the last word in the fight. / Vox Ukranian children describe what it's
Currently The White House plans to signal a long-term commitment to Ukraine with a 10-year security agreement. / Newsweek France's conservative wing implodes overnight. South Africa's ANC party tries to find unity. / Politico, Semafor Regarding the climate crisis, hundreds of looming projects suggest we'
Currently A new poll finds Donald Trump with a slight edge, but fundamentals favoring President Biden. / 538 American diplomats and White House aides say the recent far-right gains in Europe could've been much worse. / Politico Unrelated: Why is Hungary so small? An illustrated guide. / Uncharted Territories How
Currently The UN Security Council votes to support an American resolution backing a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas's praise for it is said to be "a hopeful sign." / BBC News, France24 Energy drinks in Ukraine, branded with patriotic machismo, are reported to be "an essential antidote&
Currently "What is going to happen when a recovered herd gets infected again? Maybe someone knows the answer to this already, but I don't." Scientists have questions about bird flu. / STAT Inside the controversy over the much-hyped Istanbul restaurant whose Syrian influencer chef has been
