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President Trump departed the G7 summit early to concentrate on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The sudden announcement of his departure followed a social media post warning Iranians to evacuate Tehran.

There is a sense of panic in Tehran, with bumper-to-bumper traffic as people flee the city. Israel's preemptive strikes aim to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The conflict has escalated, with Israeli attacks expanding. The U.S. has supported Israel by intercepting missiles. Trump's stance is against Iran having nuclear weapons, preferring a diplomatic solution. As tensions rise, the focus is on whether the president will get directly involved.

Vance Boelter, the suspect in the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her spouse, now faces federal and state murder charges. The 57-year-old was apprehended in rural Minnesota. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson described Boelter's alleged crimes as horrific.

Authorities recovered six guns, most from a car the suspect abandoned. Boelter faces six federal charges, including two counts of murder for the deaths of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. These charges carry the death penalty if convicted. At the state level, four charges are pending, with plans to pursue first-degree murder charges.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar urged for calm in rhetoric and praised Hortman's contributions to Minnesota. The suspect's religious background and views on abortion rights have drawn attention.

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with all states and territories over the improper marketing of opioids. The settlement aims to resolve the legal battle over OxyContin's harm, with Purdue Pharma pleading guilty to federal crimes.

The new deal allows those harmed by OxyContin to pursue civil lawsuits against the Sackler family. The family is expected to pay $6.5 billion and relinquish ownership of the company.

Today's Listen

President Trump's travel ban, affecting individuals from 12 countries, including Myanmar, has raised concerns for those with plans to enter the U.S. A student from Myanmar shares his perspective on the ban and the value of international education.

Living Better

With an increasing number of cancer survivors in the U.S., therapies like music therapy are becoming crucial in improving survivors' quality of life. Music therapy has shown effectiveness in managing symptoms and anxieties associated with cancer diagnosis.

Before You Go

Britain's MI6 will have its first female chief, a historic milestone for the agency. MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell was found guilty of defaming a former Dominion Voting Systems executive and ordered to pay damages. The Los Angeles Press Club and Status Coup are suing the city and police chief over alleged violations of journalists' rights.

This newsletter was edited by Obed Manuel.