Supreme Court Immigration Patrols, Murdoch Family Feud Resolution, and Global Headlines

Supreme Court and Immigration

• ⚖️ The Supreme Court has allowed federal immigration patrols to continue operating in Los Angeles, overturning a lower court's restrictions in a 6-3 decision.
• ⚠️ Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, warning of potential constitutional violations, while federal officials report over 5,000 arrests in the region since June.

Murdoch Family Business Dealings

• 📰 The Murdoch family has resolved its long-standing feud over control of Fox and News Corp, with Lachlan Murdoch set to gain full control.
• 💰 His siblings will each receive over a billion dollars, consolidating Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post under Lachlan's conservative leadership.

International and Domestic News

• 🇳🇿 A fugitive New Zealand father, Tom Phillips, was killed in a shootout with police after nearly four years on the run with his three children, who were found safe.
• 🏛️ President Trump's administration is seeking to temporarily retain billions in foreign aid, citing shifting global priorities, while critics warn of damaged US credibility.
• 📦 International shipping to the US has significantly dropped (over 80%) after the elimination of the duty-free exemption for packages under $800, causing major postal services to suspend shipments.
• 🇫🇷 French lawmakers voted no confidence in Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government, leading to President Macron appointing his fourth prime minister in 12 months.

Health, Wellness, and Science

• 🧠 Neuroscientist Dr. Nicole LePera warns of the cold plunge fallacy, suggesting that the stress of forced wellness habits can negate their benefits, advocating for routines that align with natural rhythms and bring joy.
• 🧬 A 54-year-old man is recovering after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, a significant step in xenotransplantation to address organ shortages.
• 💎 Researchers have created the first visible time crystal using light-activated liquid crystals, a breakthrough with potential applications in data storage and anti-counterfeiting technology.

Sports and Pop Culture

• 🏈 The latest AP college football poll shows significant shifts, with Oregon moving to number four and Oklahoma rising after an upset win.
• ⚡ The Las Vegas Aces continue their dominance in the WNBA with a 14-game winning streak, tying for the fourth longest in league history.
• 🚀 Star Trek is preparing for a major 60th-anniversary celebration in 2026, featuring various events, a new preschool series, and a themed cruise.
• 💍 Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Luke Linden proposed to his girlfriend on the field after a significant win, and she accepted.

Poll and Trivia

• 🗳️ The poll question for today is about whether listeners have ever gone hunting.
• 🥛 The trivia answer revealed that cow's milk is the most common food allergy in children, distinct from lactose intolerance.