Heat Wave Watch: A second straight day of extreme heat and humidity is pushing heat indices above 105°F across central and southern U.S., with some areas near 120°F, raising risks for kids, older adults, and people with medical conditions. Iran Tensions: The U.S. paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks, while officials say military action is still on the table as diplomacy tries to avert a wider war. Civil Rights Data: The EEOC voted to rescind a long-standing requirement that many private employers submit annual workforce demographic reports, a move critics say weakens anti-discrimination enforcement. AI & Data Centers: A new debate over China’s growing role in U.S. AI and data-center construction is heating up, with concerns about influence operations and energy impacts. Local Safety/Environment: A Kenmore float plane crash near Sucia Island in Washington left one critical patient but no fatalities, and Coast Guard teams are assessing potential environmental impacts. Economy & Rates: Fresh economic data suggests the U.S. is still growing despite high rates, making it harder for the Fed to cut soon. Business/Trade: A fresh tariff move on aluminum is drawing criticism as another policy that may raise costs without fixing the underlying problem. Sports: Jenny Shin ended a 10-year LPGA win drought at the Women’s Scottish Open, and the purse breakdown highlighted how much top players earned.