The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling blocking mass federal layoffs. The move follows a lower court decision citing impacts on food safety and veterans' healthcare, claiming layoffs require congressional approval.

ICE Director Todd Lyons defends increased arrests and controversial tactics amid backlash from local officials, emphasizing safety and resource challenges. Critics argue these actions erode community trust and fear-monger, while sanctuary city policies remain a contentious point.

Harvard University is challenging a $2.6 billion federal funding freeze, arguing it violates their rights and lacks justification. The freeze, linked to claims of bias and antisemitism, threatens vital research and academic freedom as Harvard seeks a court ruling to overturn it.

Applied Digital signed leases with CoreWeave to supply 250 megawatts for AI infrastructure, marking its shift from crypto to a major AI infrastructure player. The move is poised to generate $7 billion over 15 years, boosting investor confidence.

The Pearl, Charlotte's new innovation district, opened on June 2, 2025, housing the Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Charlotte, the region's first four-year medical school. The $1.5 billion project, a public-private venture between Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology, aims to boost economic growth and biotech collaboration, with an expected annual impact of over $800 million.

IBM has unveiled the watsonx AI Labs in New York City, aiming to foster AI innovation and collaboration with startups and enterprises. This initiative bolsters New York's position as a global AI hub, with IBM offering resources and potential investments to drive domain-specific AI solutions.

India has launched 'Bharat Gen', its first AI-based Multimodal Large Language Model tailored for Indian languages, marking a major step in AI innovation. Supported by a $10.3 billion mission, it aims to drive inclusive AI solutions, enhance grassroots governance, and boost India's burgeoning AI startup landscape.

Clairity, Inc.'s AI-driven platform, CLAIRITY BREAST, just secured FDA De Novo authorization to predict five-year breast cancer risk using routine mammograms. The platform, trained on millions of images, significantly outperforms traditional models, offering valuable insights for personalized, risk-based screening.

Two major vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-5054 and CVE-2025-4598, have been found in Linux core dump handlers, risking unauthorized data access. Urgent updates are advised for Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Fedora users to prevent potential breaches.

The Supreme Court will review a challenge to Illinois' law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted 14 days post-Election Day, brought by Republican Congressman Michael Bost. The case examines if state regulations affect federal elections and is set for the October 2025 term with a decision by June 2026.