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1. China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying

   China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."

2. A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?

   The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.

3. SpaceX stock lifts off, rising above its IPO price

   The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.

4. Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

   The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team and behind this moment."

5. Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain

   Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.

6. Trump cancels further Iran strikes. And, U.S. men's soccer takes on Paraguay

   Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.

7. Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows

   This week, Knicks fans had a big win after a big loss; fans of inflation were delighted and World Cup fans went broke. How will quiz fans fare?

8. She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll cheer in person

   Moira Brown, perhaps the oldest of Scotland's Tartan Army of soccer fans, will be in Boston when Scotland's team plays against Haiti on June 13. "I'm the luckiest person in this world," she says.

9. Door shuts on some immigrant entrepreneurs as U.S. restricts small-business loans

   For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.

10. Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games

    FIFA has introduced several changes to the laws of soccer for the World Cup. These include efforts to eliminate time-wasting and to ensure potentially game-changing officiating mistakes are corrected.