Bulletin Brief

ICC seeks arrest of Hamas and Israeli leaders (NBC, CNN)

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash (AP, WP)

Michael Cohen testifies he stole from Trump in Trump trial testimony (BBC, WP)

Red Lobster investigates endless shrimp promo after filing bankruptcy (Reuters)

Julian Assange granted appeal over U.S. extradition (NBC)

Panera sued over Charged Lemonade’s role in teen cardiac arrest (CBS)

Xander Schauffele wins first major in PGA Championship (AP)

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In Must Know News…

• The International Criminal Court is seeking to arrest both Hamas and Israeli leaders over the war in Gaza, citing crimes against humanity. The announcement invoked Hamas’s October 7th attacks and Israel’s assault on Gazan civilians. Among those being charged is Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, which marks the first time the ICC has targeted a top leader and close ally of the US. 
• Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, along with the country’s foreign minister. There is no confirmed cause for the crash. The news of his death comes at a volatile time in the Middle East, as Israel and Iran engage in escalating conflict after exchanging fire last month. Despite this, his death is not expected to have a substantial impact on Iranian policy.
• In Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Micheal Cohen testified to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the former president’s company, a statement that undermines his credibility as a witness. Cohen may be the last witness to testify before closing arguments begin next week, after which jurors will determine whether to convict the 2024 presidential candidate on felony charges.

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In Other Notable News…

• The restaurant chain Red Lobster, following their Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, has begun an investigation into their parent company over their $11 million loss with the “endless shrimp” promotion. 
• A British court has allowed Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder, to appeal his US extradition on espionage charges after a decade-long fight, arguing potential discrimination as a foreign national. 
• Yet another lawsuit has been launched against Panera Bread’s “Charged Lemonade” product, after an 18 year-old in Pennsylvania suffered cardiac arrest soon after drinking the caffeinated beverage. Panera has since announced that they are phasing out the product permanently. ‍
• Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship with a decisive birdie on the final hole, overcoming challenges from Bryson DeChambeau and difficult course conditions. His victory set a record for the lowest 72-hole score in major championship history.