County seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California
The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, rejecting President Trump’s bid to end it. The ruling maintains that citizenship is granted at birth to anyone born in the United States, including children of undocumented migrants. Trump has pledged to seek a rehearing and press Congress on immigration.
The World Cup is driving spending and tourism in U.S. host cities, with hotels posting higher rates and restaurants seeing a lift in activity as fans travel to games. Early group-stage demand was uneven, but knockout games have boosted RevPAR and short-term rentals, signaling a broader economic impact beyond the stadiums.
A series of shark attacks off Australia’s east coast have left swimmers injured and beaches temporarily closed. Authorities are deploying drones and boosting surveillance as experts warn of rising incidents amid warming seas.
Two helicopters crashed mid-air over Rio de Janeiro’s Recreio dos Bandeirantes, killing all six people aboard and igniting a fire in a car dealership parking lot. One chopper carried five people, including Oliver Tree. Investigators are examining the cause amid lithium-ion battery fire risks.
The LAPD has allowed its three-year contract with Flock Safety to expire, citing serious concerns about privacy, data ownership, and security. An audit recommends pausing new ALPR deployments until terms are clarified and new oversight is in place. City officials and advocates urge stronger protections and public input.