Judge Blocks Trump, LA Tunnel Collapse, and US Women's Tennis History: July 11 Headlines

Immigration Policy Blocked

• ⚖️ A federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship.
• 🏛️ The policy, set to take effect July 27th, would have denied citizenship to babies born on US soil unless a parent was a citizen or legal resident.
• 📜 Judge Joseph Lelant, a George W. Bush appointee, deemed the policy unconstitutional, citing the 14th Amendment and an 1898 Supreme Court decision.
• 📣 The White House plans to appeal, stating the policy aimed to "protect the meaning of American citizenship."

Los Angeles Tunnel Collapse Rescue

• 🚇 31 workers were rescued after a partial tunnel collapse approximately 6 miles underground in Los Angeles.
• 🏗️ The incident occurred during a $700 million wastewater project using a tunnel boring machine.
• ⚠️ Officials suspect a geological issue known as "squeezing ground" caused the collapse, though investigations are ongoing.
• 🙏 Mayor Karen Bass praised the rescue, highlighting the potential for a much worse outcome.

Wimbledon Upset and Tennis History

• 🎾 American tennis player Amanda Anisimova has reached the Wimbledon final, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
• 🌟 Anisimova is the first American woman to reach the Wimbledon final since Serena Williams in 2019.
• 📈 Just a year ago, Anisimova was ranked outside the top 180 and had taken a break from tennis due to mental health struggles.
• 🩺 She is also studying to become a surgeon after her tennis career.

Political and Economic Updates

• 🤝 Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss potential ideas for ending the war in Ukraine.
• 🛡️ Six Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay following a review of protocols related to an assassination attempt on President Trump.
• 🗺️ Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map, citing legal challenges and recent flood impacts.
• 🏢 A Senate committee advanced a measure to block the relocation of the FBI's new headquarters from its approved site in Maryland.

Business and Finance News

• 🥣 Italian candy giant Ferrero is acquiring WK Kellogg, the US cereal company, for $3.1 billion.
• 📈 North Carolina has been ranked the top state for business in 2025 by CNBC.
• 💰 Child care costs are a growing concern for American families, with 75% of adults calling it a major problem.
• 📊 The stock market saw gains, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rising. Bitcoin and gold also moved higher.

Sports and Science Discoveries

• 💰 Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker signed a contract extension, making him the highest-paid player per year in NBA history.
• ⚾ Atlanta is anticipating a significant economic boost from hosting MLB's All-Star festivities.
• 🏺 An archaeological discovery in Central America may reshape understanding of early Mayan dynasties with the uncovering of a tomb believed to belong to T Cob Shock.
• 🚀 Shawn Duffy has been appointed interim administrator of NASA.
• 🦂 A rare tailless whip scorpion was spotted in Cyprus, confirming its presence on the island for the first time.