President Trump announced that the U.S. “obliterated” three Iranian nuclear sites in a “spectacular military success.” He warned Iran to agree to peace or face more strikes, bus insists the U.S. doesn’t want war. But former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday that “a number of countries” are now ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear weapons, calling the U.S. action a violation of international law. (UPI)
Texas will require all public schools to display the Ten Commandments, making it the largest state to impose such a mandate. The new law, signed by Gov. Abbott, is expected to face legal challenges over church-state separation. Similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas have also been challenged in court. Texas also passed a law allowing voluntary student/staff prayer or religious text reading during school hours. (AP)
FedEx founder Fred Smith, who revolutionized global logistics, has died at 80. He stepped down as CEO in 2022 but remained executive chairman. FedEx’s current CEO Subramaniam mourned the “tremendous loss.” Smith also donated to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. His son Arthur is the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. (CBS News)
Three people died and 81 were injured after a stand collapsed at a soccer stadium in Algiers, Algeria. The incident occurred as fans celebrated MC Alger’s league title win. The initial toll was one dead and 50 injured, but two more fans later succumbed to their injuries. According to reports, a security barrier broke as fans were preparing to celebrate the title following a 0-0 draw. (ABC News)
A hot-air balloon caught fire and crashed in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, killing 8 people. Footage showed the burning balloon plummeting to the ground, with 2 people falling from it. Three others died hugging each other. 13 people survived and were hospitalized. The governor said it was a “tragedy” and authorities were responding. (NBC News)
