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Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip

The Italian government is pushing back after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 meeting. (Nicole Winfield, Associated Press, Local 4)

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gather to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama’s presidential center in Chicago is opening its doors to the general public for the first time. (Jamie Stengle, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Luigi Mangione's emotional disturbance defense may have huge impact in his other case: lawyer

Luigi Mangione's lawyers may use an extreme emotional disturbance defense in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, which could reduce charges at trial. (Fox News)

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years. (Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician, sparking anger

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the incitement conviction of prominent opposition politician Rong Chhun but suspended the remainder of his prison sentence, allowing him to remain free while barring him from politics for years. (Associated Press, Local 4)

Talks between the US and Iran are called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. (Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Elizabeth Minor wants humans to stay in control of AI weapons

Elizabeth Minor has been thinking about the risks of agentic AI and, specifically, autonomous weapons, for years. Minor is the head of policy at Stop Killer Robots, a coalition founded in 2012 in order to ensure that humans maintain control over technology in times of war. (Rebecca Heilweil, Fast Company)

IBM sends signals with its $10 billion quantum pledge

“The quantum era is no longer ahead of us, it has started,” said IBM CEO Arvind Krishna in statement tied to news that the company is committing $10 billion to advancing quantum computing and commercializing the technology. (Network World)

Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system. (Matthew Daly And Marc Levy, Associated Press, Local 4)

Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar. (Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Detroit Tigers kick off Black in Baseball Weekend with Black Diamond Dinner, HBCU showcase, Nelly concert

The Detroit Tigers opened their annual Black in Baseball Weekend, hosting the Black Diamond Dinner, an event celebrating the rich history of Black baseball while highlighting efforts to support future generations of players. (Brandon Carr, Local 4)

Brian Cushing sees ‘tremendous, legit’ Texans defense, DeMeco Ryans ‘authentic passion’ perhaps Super Bowl soon

Retired Texans Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Cushing believes current defense is 'tremendous,' team has the right leader in DeMeco Ryans (Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2)

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran. (Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan

President Donald Trump has given the Medal of Honor to three veterans, honoring acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. (Collin Binkley And Will Weissert, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor rises

Janeese Lewis George is making waves in Washington, D.C., with her progressive agenda as she aims for the mayor's office. (Matt Brown, Associated Press, KPRC 2)