USCIS faces mounting immigration case backlogs, reaching 11.3 million pending applications due to Trump administration policies slowing processing for fraud detection. This has led to longer wait times for applicants seeking green cards and work permits. While some categories show slight improvement, staffing shortages and policy choices contribute to the delays, potentially impacting the legal immigration system.

The Trump administration escalated its conflict with Harvard University by issuing subpoenas for data on foreign student misconduct. DHS claims Harvard refused to cooperate with earlier, less forceful requests. Accusations include visa abuse and support for violence, potentially impacting the university's ability to enroll international students, nearly a quarter of its population.

In Italy, a police dog named Bruno tragically died after consuming nail-spiked sausages, allegedly planted as revenge for his work dismantling illegal dog-fighting rings. His trainer, Arcangelo Caressa, believes Bruno was targeted and has received death threats. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the act, sparking a nationwide search for the perpetrators.

In Pakistan's Punjab province, a man allegedly murdered his daughter following a dispute regarding her TikTok usage. The father, residing in Rawalpindi district, had repeatedly demanded she delete her account. Upon her refusal, he reportedly shot her, leading to her immediate death. Police are investigating the incident, as the family initially attempted to conceal the crime as a suicide.

Former Pakistani foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar faced scrutiny defending a man identified as LeT leader Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who led funeral prayers for terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor. Khar denied his identity, but the interviewer pointed out a matching US Treasury-listed ID number. Khar then claimed the Pakistani army wasn't defending a US-proscribed individual.

A sophisticated AI-driven impersonation campaign targeted US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, using generated voice messages to solicit information. Simultaneously, a Russia-linked phishing operation impersonated State Department officials, targeting personal Gmail accounts with falsified emails. These incidents highlight the increasing threat of AI-powered manipulation and the need for heightened cybersecurity vigilance.

Kerr County faces scrutiny after a devastating flash flood claimed over 100 lives during the Fourth of July weekend. A CNN investigation reveals the county's failure to implement basic emergency alert systems, despite repeated warnings and available funding. The lack of sirens and real-time communication with the National Weather Service contributed to the tragedy, prompting criticism of systemic inaction and avoidable loss of life.

Amidst ongoing conflict, five Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza, while Palestinian health officials reported 18 fatalities from Israeli strikes. This occurred as Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump to discuss a ceasefire. A potential deal, aiming for a 60-day pause and hostage release, faces hurdles as Hamas demands a complete end to the war, a condition Netanyahu rejects.

Rescuers in Texas searched Monday for bodies swept away by flash floods that killed almost 90 people, including 27 girls and counselors at a summer camp that was destroyed by torrents of water. "We've recovered 75 deceased bodies here in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children," County Sheriff Larry Leitha told reporters Monday.

Russian attacks caused casualties in Ukraine. Eleven civilians died and over eighty were injured. Roman Starovoit, Russia's transport minister, was dismissed and found dead. Ukraine faced intensified Russian airstrikes. Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought more military aid. Ukraine signed deals to increase drone production. Russia claimed to have shot down Ukrainian drones. Fighting continues along the front line.