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The US Supreme Court denied Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case, letting a $5 million verdict stand. In a separate ruling, the Court blocked Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, reinforcing protections for independent agencies. A mass shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany left six people dead. Venezuela's earthquake crisis continues to deepen, with the death toll nearing 1,500 as rescue operations persist amid aftershocks.

Supreme Court denies Trump appeal in Carroll sex abuse case

Supreme Court denies Trump appeal in Carroll sex abuse caseThe US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a jury verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling upholds the $5 million judgment against the former president. The case dates back to a 1996 encounter in a Manhattan department store dressing room. Trump had appealed multiple times before the nation's highest court declined to hear his case. The decision marks a final legal defeat for Trump on this matter.

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Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million after Supreme Court denies appeal (CNN)
US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s appeal in E Jean Carroll case (Al Jazeera)
Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case (BBC)
Supreme Court Lets $5 Million Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump StandPresident Trump had asked the justices to intervene after a jury found that he had sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll.3 min readSarah Blesener for The New York Times (NYT)
U.S. Supreme Court declines Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case (CBC)

Supreme Court blocks Trump's firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Supreme Court blocks Trump's firing of Fed Governor Lisa CookThe US Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, stating he failed to meet the legal requirement of demonstrating cause. The Court reaffirmed the Fed's status as a uniquely structured entity with distinct historical protections, strengthening its independence from political pressure. The case is one of several Trump administration actions targeting Fed officials, including a dropped criminal investigation against former Chair Jerome Powell. The ruling has significant implications for the Federal Reserve's ability to set monetary policy without executive interference.

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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook (BBC)
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power to Fire Regulators (NYT)
Colby SmithTrump cited unsubstantiated allegations of mortgage fraud when trying to justify his decision to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. The law stipulates that presidents can remove officials only “for cause.”Colby Smith“For cause” is broadly interpreted to mean malfeasance or a dereliction of duty while serving in the job. Cook had never been charged with a crime and denied any wrongdoing.Tony RommThe case — and a majority of the justices’ findings on Monday — appeared to turn on the extent to which the White House afforded Cook ample opportunity to respond to the charges against her before her attempted firing.Tony RommIn unsparing language, the Supreme Court said Trump failed to meet this requirement under law.Colby SmithThe Cook ruling has hung heavily over the Federal Reserve since last year. The central bank has sought to defend its independence after a series of attacks by Trump, who wants substantially lower interest rates.Colby SmithThe Supreme Court in May 2025 hinted that it saw the Fed differently from other independent agencies, describig it as a “uniquely structured, quasi-private entity” with a “distinct historical tradition.” That status was reinforced today.Colby SmithCook is not the only official whom the Trump administration has gone after. The Justice Department opened up a criminal investigation against Jerome H. Powell, who served as Fed chair until May.Colby SmithThe Powell probe revolved around renovations underway at the Fed’s headquarters in Washington. The Justice Department dropped the case in April, after a number of legal setbacks and broad-based pushback from lawmakers. (NYT)
U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump bid to fire Lisa Cook, Federal Reserve governor (CBC)

Six killed in mass shooting at German youth welfare facility

Six killed in mass shooting at German youth welfare facilityA gunman opened fire at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, killing six people before being arrested by police. The attack took place at a residential care home for young people. Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting. The incident has shocked Germany and reignited debates about gun control and youth welfare safety. The suspected shooter is now in custody.

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Six killed in shooting at German youth facility, police say (CNN)
Shooting in northern Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested (AP News)
Five people killed in shooting in northern Germany, police say – Europe live (The Guardian)
Shooter kills five adults at youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany (The Guardian)

Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500

Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed nearly 1,500 people, with rescue teams still searching through rubble for survivors and bodies. Aftershocks continue to hamper rescue efforts and terrify survivors. Desperate families are digging through debris by hand to find missing relatives. The disaster has left hundreds of thousands homeless and raised fears about the country's ability to recover amid its ongoing economic and political crisis. International aid has begun arriving, but local officials say the scale of destruction is overwhelming.

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Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as aftershock rattles rescuers in disaster zone (AP News)
Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430 (AP News)
Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500 (The Guardian)
Some Venezuelans fear a dark and dangerous future in aftermath of twin earthquakes (CBC)

Venezuela president orders displaced citizens into camps

Venezuela president orders displaced citizens into campsVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that displaced earthquake survivors will be housed in government-established camps as the country grapples with the aftermath of the twin quakes. Rescue workers continue to pull survivors from the rubble, including a mother and her newborn baby rescued after four days. NPR reports on the desperate search efforts, with rescue teams asking survivors to make noise if trapped. The decision to use camps has drawn concern from humanitarian organizations about living conditions and disease prevention.

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Displaced Venezuelans to be housed in camps, president says, as people dig out relatives from rubble (BBC)
Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive (BBC)
'If you are alive, make any noise': Venezuela searches rubble on Day 4 (NPR)