QtrendsHezbollah rejects a renewed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue. New York Times investigations reveal how social media companies pushed to keep teens hooked on their platforms in schools. The US House votes to end Trump's Iran war authorization, sparking a backlash from the president. Russia shifts to intensified air attacks on Ukraine as its ground offensive stalls, while Ukrainian drones strike an oil terminal in St. Petersburg.
Hezbollah has rejected a newly agreed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, as Israeli airstrikes killed four people in Lebanon. The deal extends a shaky truce but faces immediate opposition from the Iranian-backed militant group. Analysts compare this latest agreement to a previous April ceasefire that also failed to hold. The situation remains volatile with no clear path to a lasting resolution.
A New York Times investigation reveals how social media companies employed strategies to keep children glued to their screens, including during school hours. Thousands of internal documents from lawsuits filed by over 1,400 school districts detail the tactics used. Teachers and administrators say these practices have severely undermined education. The documents show how tech giants prioritized engagement over student well-being.
The US House of Representatives has voted to end the authorization for military action against Iran, delivering a rebuke to President Trump. Trump condemned the vote as "unpatriotic" and attacked Republicans who crossed party lines to support it. Analysts question whether the symbolic vote will have any practical effect on the administration's Iran policy. The vote reflects growing Congressional unease over the potential for broader conflict with Iran.
Russia is pouring more firepower into air attacks against Ukraine as its ground offensive loses momentum. A massive strike on Kyiv caused significant destruction, with scenes of devastation widely reported. Analysts describe the shift as Russia pivoting to an air war after failing to make progress on the ground. Ukraine continues to face relentless bombardment even as it struggles to sustain its own counteroffensive.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, delivering a significant blow to Russian infrastructure ahead of the city hosting a major economic forum. The attack targeted a key energy facility in Russia's second-largest city, far from the front lines. NPR and AP News report this as a bold Ukrainian operation designed to disrupt Russia's economic activities. The strikes came as the city prepared to welcome President Putin and international delegates.