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1. Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

   The decision paves the way for a proposed $110 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN.

2. A Trump push to cut 'statistical noise' could mean less data from the Census Bureau

   New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.

3. Trump says he has canceled planned strikes on Iran and peace deal is near — again

   President Trump has canceled planned strikes in Iran, claiming, once again, that a peace deal is near. This is just the latest salvo in a series of whiplash proclamations when it comes to the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran.

4. What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?

   A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.

5. To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment

   So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.

6. 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."

7. 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.

8. SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first day

   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.

9. 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."

10. 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.