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⬤ The sum sought by the government is more than twice as much as the $200 million fine that Columbia University said it would pay when it settled its clash with the White House last week.

⭘ The US president humiliated Ursula von der Leyen at his Scottish resort – but she still has no certainty on tariffsSurrender is always one way to end a war. The capitulation of the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, to Donald Trump's demands for a grossly lopsided trade deal in which most EU goods exported to the US will face far higher tariffs than US products face in the EU is not only humiliating; it also does not prevent a transatlantic trade war.

⭘ Economists cite several factors as reasons for why the landscape looks less dire.

⭘ Tariff revenue has increased in recent months, though the levies make it nearly certain that American households will pay higher prices for imported everyday goods.

⭘ President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.

⬤ President Trump will have to decide whether America intends to take a leading role in confronting one of the biggest humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st century.

⭘ New light has emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, with the latter disputing Israel's claim that there is no starvation in Gaza. But Consider This: Even as global outrage and assistance grows, aid agencies say only a total ceasefire will allow all the necessary aid in to get to those who desperately need it in Gaza. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

⭘ The local pause in fighting came days after ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appeared to be in doubt.

⭘ Starmer said to have pressed US president on humanitarian crisis during talks at Turnberry golf resort in Scotland - Key takeaways from Trump's press Q&As in Scotland Donald Trump told Israel to allow "every ounce of food" into Gaza as he acknowledged for the first time that there is "real starvation" in the region.

⬤ Israel ended a truce in Gaza in March, hoping to break Hamas. The move has heightened suffering for Palestinians but achieved few, if any, Israeli goals.

⭘ At a special 10 Downing Street reception, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner tells the squad "you've made us all so proud".

⭘ Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to celebrate England's historic Euro 2025 triumph over Spain — and reflect on an unforgettable tournament in Switzerland On the podcast today: It's come home … again! England have retained their European crown with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain in Basel. Sarina Wiegman's side, held together by tape, grit and fractured bones, battled through three games of extra time and two shoot-outs to defend their title and become back-to-back champions of Europe.

⭘ Relive the drama of every single penalty from the final of Euro 2025 as England beat Spain 3-1 on spot kicks to lift the trophy.

⭘ England's dramatic Euro 2025 final victory against Spain is the most-watched television moment of the year so far, with a peak live audience of 12.2 million across all BBC platforms.

⭘ Crowd erupted into cheers as team landed at Southend airport and squad then went to Downing Street for celebratory reception The Lionesses have been greeted by cheering crowds after landing at Southend airport, with fans eager to give the squad a triumphant homecoming after their Euro 2025 victory.

⭘ It's tempting to imagine what we might have done differently. But, as Diana Nyad says: 'We earn our wisdom'

⭘ First large-scale trial shows structured lifestyle changes—diet, exercise, brain training—can measurably improve brain health in older adults at high dementia risk.

⭘ A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

⬤ The study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense guidance is required was unclear, experts said.

⭘ Microplastics have been found in the placentas of unborn babies, the depths of the Mariana Trench, the summit of Everest and the organs of Antarctic penguins. But how do they travel through the world, and what do they do to the creatures that carry them? Here is the story of how plastic contaminates entire ecosystems – and even the food we eat. Illustrations by Claire Harrup

⭘ The US president says there is "no reason" for waiting amid little sign of progress towards peace.

⬤ The hack may have been part of a campaign to disrupt the sense of normalcy Russians have mostly enjoyed since the start of the war.

⭘ Malaysian PM says countries have reached 'common understanding' to halt the worst fighting in a decade Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire after talks in Malaysia that aimed to halt the worst fighting between the neighbouring countries in more than a decade.

⭘ US president expresses frustration with Putin after meeting with UK PM amid pressure on Russia for ceasefire Donald Trump's timeline for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has sped up, the president said while visiting Nato ally Great Britain on Monday.

⭘ Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire on Monday, set to start at midnight local time, after attending talks in Malaysia aimed at ending a 5-day border dispute that has left dozens dead.

⭘ JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, is preparing to charge fintech middlemen such as Plaid and MX new fees for access to customer data.

⬤ The Faculty Senate at George Mason University in Virginia adopted a resolution supporting the school's president and his work related to diversity. The Justice Department says it will investigate.

⭘ Vice President JD Vance dropped by a steel factory here Monday to trumpet the White House agenda — namely a "big, beautiful bill" that polls show most voters don't like.

⭘ Spirit emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March and has been trying to win over customers with more upscale travel options.

⭘ Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.

⬤ The vice president has defended the administration's handling of U.S. military engagement abroad and the Epstein files, even when those positions put him at odds with the right wing.

⭘ House Republican proposals to name the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and its opera house after Melania Trump would violate the law the center was created under.

⭘ Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, is running for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.

⬤ Democrats in three states are now considering moves to counter a push by Texas Republicans to redraw their state's maps.

⬤ The progressive left has often struggled to win over older Black voters. There are ways to fix this.

⭘ Revenue from sales of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses more than tripled during the first half of the year, EssilorLuxottica said in its latest earnings report.

⭘ Firefly Aerospace has said it expects to price shares in its upcoming IPO $35 to $39 a piece, a deal that would value the rocket maker at about $5.5 billion.

⬤ Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.

⭘ Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.

⭘ I've tested the Whoop MG and Apple Watch Series 10 for over a month. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

⭘ At least three people were killed and three others were injured by a gunman at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, authorities said.

⭘ Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney renewed a request that the Supreme Court overturn her 2021 conviction for recruiting teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.

⭘ The couple sent about 100,000 messages discussing the rape and abuse of three different children.

⭘ A landlord sentenced to decades in prison after he killed a Palestinian American boy and wounded his mother has died.

⭘ Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.

⭘ Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe.

⬤ Extreme heat has settled across much of the region.

⭘ Lancet Commission says three in five cases preventable with action on obesity, alcohol and hepatitis Three in five liver cancer cases globally could be prevented by reducing obesity and alcohol consumption and increasing uptake of the hepatitis vaccine, a study has found.

⭘ Kids in the U.S. get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, which are tied to health problems. Now, scientists are finding that kids don't all react to these foods in the same way.

⭘ The US president has taken a swipe at wind power as the blades visible from his Turnberry golf course turn The wind turbines visible from Donald Trump's Turnberry and Menie golf courses have long enraged the president. At a press conference at his Ayrshire resort announcing a trade deal with the EU this weekend, Trump launched into an unprompted tirade against windfarms, instructing European countries to get rid of theirs. He was visiting Turnberry for the first time since the nearby onshore Kirk Hill windfarm began producing energy from eight turbines. But were his comments about wind power correct?