Kyle Nowak

❓ Our question to you: In your opinion, is there ever a time when a book or novel should be banned from being made available in a public library or public school classroom?

📝💰 According to government figures released yesterday morning, inflation stood at 4.0% over the year-long period ending in May, down from 4.9% in April and 6% in February. It’s the index’s lowest annual figure in over two years.

"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment."

–Rita Mae Brown (b.1944)

🌏 Romanian prosecutors upgraded their criminal charges against social media influencer Andrew Tate, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is resigning to launch a bid to become the country’s first female president, and more.

📝📚 On Monday, IL Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed a first-of-its-kind bill that will cut off state funding for libraries attempting to ban books due to “partisan or doctrinal” reasons.

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“Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.”

–Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937)

🤿🌊 A professor known as “Dr. Deep Sea” just resurfaced after spending a world-record 100 consecutive days underwater to try and help humans live longer, capping off a novel experiment that almost sounds more like the beginning of a Marvel movie than scientific research.

🌏 Hundreds of churchgoers in Germany attended a ChatGPT-led Protestant service, NATO began its largest-ever air defense exercise, and more.

❓ Our question to you: Do you agree with the DOJ’s decision to bring federal charges against former President Trump?

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“If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment.”

–Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

🌏 Four Indigenous children who survived for 40 days in the Colombian Amazon jungle were rescued, Iran is reportedly helping Russia build a drone manufacturing facility for the war in Ukraine, and more.

❓ Our question to you: In general, how do you feel about the practice of tipping?

What you can look forward to this upcoming week...

📝 On Friday, the DOJ unsealed an indictment against former President Donald Trump that accuses him of illegally storing and hiding classified materials at his Mar-a-Lago residence after leaving office.

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🔥 It’s Monday, June 12th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

☝️ You’re looking at some of the winners of the tenth annual UN World Oceans Day photo contest, which featured thousands of global entries.

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

–Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)