International Justice: The International Criminal Court condemned new U.S. sanctions on its president and senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on judicial independence, escalating a standoff with Washington. Tech & Youth Safety: 29 states sued Meta in Oakland, arguing Facebook and Instagram features are engineered to keep kids compulsively engaged, with potential penalties discussed in the hundreds of billions. Housing & Cost of Living: In San Francisco, a landlord used a loophole to nearly double a family’s rent, raising questions about how rent control works in the AI-fueled boom. Workforce Training: Indiana’s Ivy Tech became the second school to get a Workforce Pell Grant for an eight-week clinical medical assistant program. Trade: President Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for three days after a last-minute deal. Public Safety: A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided midair with a small plane near Carlisle; investigators are now looking into what happened. Global Tragedy: Five Americans were among seven killed in a Kenya helicopter crash that also claimed Ecuador’s intelligence chief. National Security: North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong said shortening U.S.-South Korea drills won’t change their “hostile” nature. Local Education: Rhode Island celebrated ranking 8th nationally in U.S. News Best High Schools. Firefighter Support: State Farm awarded $10,000 grants to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide, including four in Vermont.