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• Chief Justice John Roberts authored two contradictory blockbuster opinions this term regarding the presidential power to remove agency leaders. • In Trump v. Slaughter, a 6–3 majority abolished independent agencies, granting President Donald Trump the authority to fire their leaders for any reason. • Conversely, in Trump v. Cook, a 5–4 vote established a specific exception for the Federal Reserve, prohibiting the president from removing its leadership without good cause.

Anti-abortion policies may have appeal, but with one in three Australian churchgoers born overseas, talk of a monoculture may put them offGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen One Nation recruit Barnaby Joyce addressed anti-abortion campaigners at a Sydney rally in early June, the former deputy prime minister told the audience he could see “about 1,500 people who can hand out how to vote cards”.Christian leaders spoke at the rally. The Lord’s Prayer was recited. Many there were active churchgoers. Continue reading...

• Boston Celtics head coach and president Brad Stevens addressed the media following the selection of Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft. • The press conference focused on the "murky situation" surrounding star player Jaylen Brown and the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. • Stevens provided limited clarity regarding the roster dynamics, leaving questions about the team's long-term strategy and player stability unanswered.

• Fluctuations in interest and exchange rates are identified as primary financial indicators directly influencing consumer decision-making and investment strategies. • Changes in interest rates prompt individuals to adjust savings plans or reallocate funds to more effective investment channels to meet financial goals. • Exchange rate volatility impacts a broad spectrum of economic activity, including import-export operations, commodity pricing, and individual purchasing power.

• Researchers at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) directly measured the proton capture reaction of arsenic-73 forming selenium-74, the lightest p-nucleus, using a rare isotope beam. • Led by Artemis Tsantiri, the study involved over 45 scientists from 20 U.S., Canadian, and European institutions, published in Physical Review Letters. • This first-of-its-kind experiment sharpens models of p-nuclei formation, proton-rich heavy isotopes that have puzzled astronomers.