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Today’s Rundown:
- COLORADO SUSPECT CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AND FEDERAL HATE CRIME: Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, has been charged with 16 counts of attempted murder and a federal hate crime after attacking a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado. Soliman allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices, injuring 12 people. He reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” during the attack and had planned it for over a year. Authorities found 16 unlit Molotov cocktails and other materials at the scene. Soliman is being held on a $10 million bond.
- UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AGREE TO SWAP DEAD AND WOUNDED TROOPS BUT REPORT NO PROGRESS TOWARD ENDING WAR: Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul for peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Despite agreeing to exchange the remains of fallen soldiers, no significant progress was made toward a ceasefire. Both sides remain entrenched in their positions, and hopes for a breakthrough remain slim. The talks come amid continued fighting and recent drone attacks.
- PEDRO PASCAL, ARIANA GRANDE, AND DUA LIPA BACK SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH: Over 100 celebrities, including Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, and Dua Lipa, have signed an open letter urging the U.S. government to maintain funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programs. The letter responds to reports of proposed budget cuts that could eliminate these critical services. Advocates emphasize the importance of mental health resources for vulnerable communities.
- MARC MARON ANNOUNCES END OF HIS ICONIC ‘WTF’ PODCAST AFTER 16 YEARS: Comedian Marc Maron has announced that his long-running podcast, “WTF with Marc Maron,” will conclude this fall after nearly 16 years and over 1,600 episodes. Maron cited burnout and a sense of fulfillment as reasons for ending the show. The podcast featured in-depth interviews with notable figures, including President Barack Obama and Robin Williams.
- SYDNEY SWEENEY LAUNCHES SOAP BRAND THAT INCLUDES HER BATHWATER: Actress Sydney Sweeney has partnered with personal care brand Dr. Squatch to release a limited-edition soap called “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss,” which includes droplets of her actual bathwater. Only 5,000 bars will be available starting June 6. The product has generated buzz online, with fans expressing both intrigue and skepticism.
- ESPN ‘SPORTS SCIENCE’ CREATOR JOHN BRENKUS DIES AT 54: John Brenkus, the creator and host of ESPN’s “Sports Science,” has died at the age of 54 after battling depression. The Emmy-winning show, which debuted in 2007, was known for its innovative use of technology to explain sports phenomena. Brenkus was praised for making science accessible and engaging to sports fans.
- ‘KING OF THE HILL’ ACTOR JONATHAN JOSS SHOT AND KILLED IN SAN ANTONIO: Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his home in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 59. His husband reported that the couple had faced years of threats and harassment. A neighbor with whom Joss had previous disputes has been arrested and charged with his murder.
- PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TO TAKE ON ‘MADDEN CURSE’ AFTER BEING FEATURED ON MADDEN 26 COVER: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has been named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26, making him the first Eagles player to receive this honor since Donovan McNabb in 2006. The announcement has reignited discussions about the “Madden Curse,” a superstition that cover athletes suffer injuries or poor seasons. Fans are hopeful Barkley will break the curse and lead the team to success.
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