U.S.-Iran Escalation: The U.S. launched “powerful” strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while revoking an Iran oil sanctions waiver and canceling a crude-oil license—raising pressure as talks continue. China Nuclear Alarm: The State Department warned after China test-fired a purported long-range missile into the Pacific, calling the buildup “rapid and opaque.” NATO/Arctic Tensions: Denmark’s prime minister said the country is “ready to defend” Greenland as Trump renews calls for U.S. control, even as NATO leaders meet in Ankara. Immigration Enforcement Backlash: In Detroit, activists held a tribunal accusing ICE/CBP and local officials of brutality and complicity, while separate reports describe another ICE detention tied to visa status. College Sports Fight: LSU point guard Jada Williams says Congress shouldn’t set rules in the Protect College Sports Act, pushing back on federal control. Local Impact/Infrastructure: Santa Monica won a $2M federal grant to study reconnecting the Pico neighborhood cut off by I-10. Tech & Business: OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 is cleared for launch after a U.S. security review delay; BearingPoint named Saad Hassan a North America SAP partner.