Juneteenth & Community Memory: A Texas writer revisits Juneteenth at Comanche Crossing, where generations gathered for freedom celebrations tied to June 19, 1865. Nonprofit Accountability: A federal appeals court rejected former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith’s bid for resentencing after he pleaded guilty to embezzling $40M+ from the nonprofit. Education Workforce Cuts: Thousands of public-school staff nationwide face layoff warnings as districts absorb enrollment declines, higher costs, and the end of pandemic-era aid. AI Power & Grid Rules: Federal regulators backed faster transmission connections for AI data centers, a move clean-energy advocates and grid operators say could weaken state control. U.S.-Iran Deal & Strait of Hormuz: Trump and Iran signed an interim agreement ending hostilities and starting a 60-day negotiation clock, including toll-free transit terms and a reported $300B reconstruction plan. Federal Voting Overhaul Fight: Trump-backed changes could reshape vote-by-mail rules, including USPS involvement and a Supreme Court case that may limit counting ballots after Election Day. Public Safety & Charities: California charged a former nonprofit leader, Adam Walker, with grand theft and forgery tied to $82,914 in alleged stolen funds. Tech & Chips: Trump says Apple will partner with Intel to design U.S.-made chips, as chipmaking and AI demand drive industrial policy. Labor & Veterans: A union highlights how IAM supports military veterans navigating VA benefits and federal assistance systems. Culture: Comedian Tom Dreesen, who formed an interracial stand-up duo and later opened for Frank Sinatra, died at 86.