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A federal appeals court in California has ruled that President Trump can maintain control over 4,000 California National Guard troops in Los Angeles.The decision blocks, at least temporarily, Gov. Gavin Newsom'sefforts to regain controlof the Guard. The Trump administration deployed the troops nearly two weeks ago in response to protests in LA, which were sparked by immigration raids in the area.
Protesters stand off against California National Guard soldiers at the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles during a "No Kings" protest on Saturday.Richard Vogel/APhide caption
Trump will make a decision about whether the U.S. will strike Iran within two weeks, the White House announced. This latest move over theUnited States' involvement in the Israel-Iran conflictcomes amid growing concerns from some of his vocal supporters, who have expressed that they think Trump is betraying his "America First" principles. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson warned that the president's legacy could be on the line based on his decision. The White House has dismissed any connection between the decision's delay and the criticism.
Today, European diplomats are meeting Iran's foreign minister in Geneva in an attempt to reach a diplomatic solution between Israel and Iranas they enter their second week of war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel will continue attacking Iran's nuclear sites even if Trump doesn't take part. Over 650 people in Iran have been killed by Israeli strikes, according to an independent group. Israel says Iranian missiles have killed 24 people in its country.
Margarita Rojas Mena, in Mojaudó, stitched up the photograph of the community school, wounded by bullets from an armed confrontation.Fernanda Pineda/MSFhide caption
Doctors Without Borders launched a two-year project in 2022 aimed at healing psychic wounds in the remote area of Alto Baudóin western Colombia. The region has experienced years of violence due to conflicts between armed rebel groups and criminal organizations. The project involves tearing up photographs of loved ones and homes and then sewing them back together, an act that serves as a metaphor for healing. The goal is to create rituals that help individuals manage anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Colombian photographer Fernanda Pineda documented the initiative in her photo seriesRiografias del Baudó. Take a peek at the photo collectionhere.
Check out whatNPRis watching, reading and listening to this weekend:
🍿 Movies:The latest Pixar movie,Elio, follows a lonely 11-year-old orphan who believes that being abducted by aliens is his only path to happiness. Plus, here are two more new moviesworth checking out.
📺 TV:FromThe Waterfront, which focuses on a family struggling to maintain control of a fishing empire, toKing of the Hillreturning after 15 years, these are someshows worth checking outthis summer.
📚 Books:Ready to spice up your life with some mystery and suspense this month? One orall four of these new novelsare sure to scratch that itch.
🎵 Music:Next Friday, Bruce Springsteen is releasing seven new records at once, featuring previously unreleased music recorded between 1983 and 2018. To prepare for his upcoming box set,Tracks II: The Lost Albums,take a look at this listening guide.
🎮 Games:NPR's Vincent Acovino attended the Play Days showcase, where he had the opportunity to experience a variety of games, including Resident Evil Requiem and a heist game that took him by surprise. Here'shis honest reviewof many upcoming titles.
❓ Quiz:Educated guesses and trick questions left me with a barely passing score this week. Are you up for the challenge of passing with flying colors?Give it a try.
Labubu figures and dolls are seen on display at a Pop Mart store on June 9 in Shanghai.Visual China Group/Getty Imageshide caption
This newsletter was edited bySuzanne Nuyen.
