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According to sources familiar with the matter, the next edition of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines—due later this month—will likely eliminate the long-held recommendation that women limit themselves to one drink a day and men to two drinks a day. Instead of explicit serving limits, the new
Clean Energy
In Clearfield, Utah, factory floors hum with activity as American-made solar-rack components roll off production lines with proud “Made in the USA” labels. Installed just since 2022, companies like PanelClaw and other manufacturers have surged thanks to lucrative clean energy tax subsidies enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act
Chicago Sky
Ironically, Chicago came out of the gates strong in their return to Wintrust Arena, firing on defense and momentum. Angel Reese grabbed a double-double—17 points and 10 rebounds—while Kamilla Cardoso added 18 points and 10 boards, giving the Sky a promising lead. Facing a 44–32 deficit
legal
On June 17, 30-year-old Christina Formella, a former special‑education teacher and soccer coach at Downers Grove South High School, appeared before DuPage County Circuit Court. The indictment now includes 55 counts, up from the initial three, encompassing aggravated sexual assault, criminal sex abuse, grooming, and indecent solicitation.
Panthers
At Amerant Bank Arena, Sam Reinhart delivered arguably the greatest performance in Stanley Cup Final history—four goals on four shots—including a first-period opener and two empty-netters, leading Florida to a decisive 5–1 victory and a consecutive title. Matthew Tkachuk added the cup-winning goal in
Starting June 23, 2025, the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s annual fee jumps from $550 to $795, marking its largest increase since its 2016 launch. Authorized user fees are rising from $75 to $195. Chase is adding several new statement credits meant to cushion the fee hike: * $500 annually for hotel
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting not only Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan, but also IRGC leadership, the Tehran police headquarters, and state media infrastructure—signaling a strategy that surpasses traditional nuclear disruption efforts. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to Iran’s leadership as a “modern Hitler”
stock market
On June 16, Conrad Mallett, a board director at Lear Corporation, sold 1,187 shares of LEA for approximately $110,218, based on a per-share price around $92.86. This represents nearly 1,200 shares cashed out by an insider within a year where only sales, not purchases, have
Kristi Noem
On June 17, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, aged 53, was taken by ambulance to a Washington, D.C.–area hospital after experiencing an allergic reaction. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated she was hospitalized “out of an abundance of caution” and remains alert and recovering. CNN and other outlets
Indiana took control early, building a 47–39 halftime lead. Caitlin Clark, fresh off a quad injury recovery, led the charge with 20 points, six assists, and four 3-pointers. Natasha Howard added a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds, bolstering the Fever’s momentum. Midway through the
On June 17, federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral hopeful, at Manhattan’s federal immigration courthouse. He was escorting an immigrant, “Edgardo,” whose case had just been dismissed, when masked agents moved to arrest the man. Video showed Lander
Tyler Perry
Actor Derek Dixon—who appeared on 85 episodes of Tyler Perry’s The Oval and Ruthless—filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 13, claiming Perry used his considerable power to create a “coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic.” Dixon alleges Perry offered career opportunities in exchange for sexual