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The US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports, marking a major ruling in a divisive culture-war issue. In the same transformative term, the Court both expanded presidential power and dealt defeats to Trump, reshaping the balance of executive authority. Kylian Mbappé scores twice to send France past Sweden and into the World Cup Round of 16. The Justice Department targets birth tourism schemes while the Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship. Venezuela's devastating earthquakes overwhelm the healthcare system, with thousands of buildings damaged and the U.S.-backed government facing a major test.

Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools

Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schoolsThe US Supreme Court has ruled that states may bar transgender athletes from participating in female school and college sports. The ruling upholds state-level bans that have been challenged in lower courts across the country. Transgender youth athletes have vowed to continue playing despite the legal setback. The decision is seen as a landmark moment in the ongoing debate over transgender rights in American education.

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What to know as court upholds transgender sports bans – and what’s next (CNN)
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in female school and college sports (BBC)
Trans youth athletes vow to keep playing after US supreme court ruling (The Guardian)
Supreme Court Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls’ Sports (NYT)

Transformative Supreme Court term reshapes executive power

Transformative Supreme Court term reshapes executive powerThe Supreme Court's current term is being described as one of the most consequential in modern history, delivering major defeats to Donald Trump while simultaneously expanding presidential authority in other areas. The 6-3 conservative majority has issued rulings that redefine the boundaries of executive power. Legal analysts say the decisions will have lasting implications for the balance of power between the presidency and Congress.

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The 6-3 decision was arguably the most anticipated of the Trump-heavy court term (CNN)
US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power (BBC)
Takeaways From a Transformative Supreme Court Term (NYT)

Mbappé double helps France cruise into Round of 16

Mbappé double helps France cruise into Round of 16Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France dominated Sweden to secure their place in the World Cup Round of 16. The star forward's performance drew him level with Lionel Messi on the all-time goalscoring charts. France's commanding display cements their status as tournament contenders. The team advances with a convincing group-stage campaign.

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Mbappé scores twice as France rolls through Sweden into the Round of 16 (CNN)
Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Sweden to reach last 16 (Al Jazeera)
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16 (BBC)

DOJ targets birth tourism as Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship

DOJ targets birth tourism as Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenshipThe Department of Justice has directed US attorneys to prioritize prosecuting birth tourism schemes, in a new enforcement push. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed birthright citizenship in a separate ruling. Lawmakers and advocacy groups are reacting to both developments, which touch on fundamental questions of citizenship and immigration. The US murder rate simultaneously continues its decline toward a new low.

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First on CNNDOJ directs US attorneys to prioritize prosecuting ‘birth tourism schemes’ (CNN)
Birthright citizenship ruling: US officials, lawmakers and advocates react (Al Jazeera)
SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship. And, U.S. murder rate nears new low (NPR)
The EveningCatch Up on Today’s Biggest StoriesThe Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship and a lawmaker explains his monthslong absence.5 min readAmir Hamja/The New York Times (NYT)

Venezuela earthquakes overwhelm healthcare system amid search for survivors

Venezuela earthquakes overwhelm healthcare system amid search for survivorsVenezuela has been hit by powerful earthquakes that have damaged thousands of buildings and pushed the healthcare system to its limits. Aid groups warn that medical facilities are struggling to cope with the scale of casualties. Venezuelans deported from the US were killed hours later in the quakes. Survivor search efforts continue, with many residents blaming the government for inadequate disaster preparedness and response.

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See before and after photos of thousands of buildings likely damaged in Venezuela’s earthquakes (CNN)
Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes (AP News)
Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes (NPR)
As Venezuelans struggle to find earthquake survivors, many blame the government (NPR)
Venezuela's deadly quakes put its U.S.-backed government to the test (NPR)