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| Good morning, it is Wednesday, June 26, and we're covering Snapchat is Rolling Out New Safety Tools Aimed at Protecting Teens From Sextortion, Judge Lifts Parts of Trump Gag Order Ahead of Sentencing in New York Criminal Case, Student loan updates & much more!! First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | The Lincoln Memorial has a mistake carved into it. On the south wall of the monument, in the carved text of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, there is a typographical error. The word "future" is spelled "Euture" instead. This error occurred during the carving process and was never corrected, serving as a reminder of the challenges and imperfections inherent in monumental construction projects. |
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| | Breaking Updates | | Snapchat is Rolling Out New Safety Tools Aimed at Protecting Teens From Sextortion | Snapchat has implemented robust new safety measures aimed at shielding teenagers from the dangers of online exploitation, particularly the insidious threat of sextortion scams. These updates include heightened warning alerts that notify teens when they receive messages from individuals not in their mutual friends or contacts list, or from regions flagged for scam activity. Additionally, Snapchat now blocks friend requests between teens and accounts lacking mutual connections in high-risk regions, aiming to curb predatory interactions. | The platform's efforts are specifically tailored to combat financial sextortion, where perpetrators manipulate young users into sending explicit photos and then extort money to prevent their dissemination. Alerts now prompt teens if they receive messages from users reported by others or from unfamiliar regions, signaling potential scam attempts. These measures underscore Snapchat's commitment to fortifying online safety and fostering genuine connections among its youthful user base. | Jacqueline Beauchere, Snap's Global Head of Platform Safety, underscored the intent behind these updates, emphasizing their role in shielding teens from digital threats while preserving the authentic social fabric of Snapchat. Law enforcement agencies have increasingly highlighted the rise of sextortion scams, often perpetrated by individuals posing as friendly peers online, which can have devastating psychological and emotional impacts on young victims. Snapchat's proactive stance aligns with broader industry efforts to safeguard minors from online exploitation, reflecting a proactive approach to digital safety and responsible platform governance. | Read more updates here |
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| Judge Lifts Parts of Trump Gag Order Ahead of Sentencing in New York Criminal Case | Former President Donald Trump received a partial lifting of a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan, allowing him to publicly discuss witnesses such as Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels who testified against him in his recent New York criminal trial. However, Trump remains restricted from discussing prosecutors, court staff, or their families until his sentencing on July 11. Merchan's latest ruling also permits Trump to comment on jurors in general terms but prohibits disclosure of any personally identifying information about them. | Merchan justified his decision by noting changed circumstances following Trump's conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, suggesting that the original concerns about Trump's extrajudicial speech had evolved. The judge emphasized that his prior gag orders were tailored narrowly to address these concerns and cited appellate court support for such restrictions during the trial. | Despite easing some restrictions, Merchan expressed reluctance to entirely lift protections for jurors, citing ongoing concerns for their safety and privacy. He emphasized the need for prosecutors, court staff, and their families to continue their work without fear of threats, intimidation, harassment, or harm until the sentencing phase concludes. | Read more updates here | | | American Sports & Culture |  | Teen phenom Quincy Wilson's Paris dream may not be over even after falling short in 400 final | The 16-year-old will have to wait to find out whether he becomes the youngest male ever to make the U.S. Olympic track and field team. |
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|  | From laughingstock to destination to champion: The Panthers' journey to winning the Stanley Cup | After 30 years of failure and frustration, the Panthers are now a prestige franchise. Here's how it all transpired, and how they build from here. |
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|  | NBA Draft: Bronny James, trade bait? | In a bad draft, the most interesting pick could very well be a projected second-rounder with a very famous father. |
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| American Business & Markets |  | Tesla Makes Money Selling Electric Vehicles, But 86% of Its Earnings Might Soon Come From This Instead | Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has a fresh set of forecasts for Tesla's future. |
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|  | How Delta made itself America's luxury airline — and what United wants to do about it | As they vie for luxury flyers, both Delta and United have added more high-end seating to their planes to cater to travelers who deem worthwhile a $300 surcharge for a few inches of extra legroom. |
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|  | 21 million Miniverse toy sets recalled due to danger of skin burn, eye and respiratory irritation | Millions of Miniverse toy sets made by toymaker MGA Entertainment have been recalled because they pose a serious risk of skin burn, eye and respiratory irritation when touched, inhaled or ingested, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday. |
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| | American Politics |  | Judge halts further student loan forgiveness under part of Biden's new repayment plan | The order from a federal judge in Missouri temporarily prohibits the Biden administration from canceling federal loans under the SAVE plan. |
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|  | House Oversight Committee launches investigation into Coast Guard after CNN report | The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into the US Coast Guard's "mishandling of serious misconduct" — including sexual assault, racism and hazing — after CNN exposed that its leaders concealed reports documenting those problems from its workforce, the public and Congress. |
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|  | Former Georgia officials say they're teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections | "For far too long, politicians, pundits and activists have worked overtime to sow distrust in American's electoral process," Deal said in a statement. The group says it is focusing on states where Democrats and Republicans are competitive in elections. Other board members include three former governors, Republicans Jan Brewer, of Arizona, and Brian Sandoval, of Nevada, as well as Democrat Ed Rendell, of Pennsylvania. |
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