In a news wrap on Thursday, a federal judge ordered Kennedy Center officials to provide a 30-day notice before making any significant physical changes to the building, including demolition. This ruling comes amid a legal dispute over adding President Trump's name to the building. President Trump stated that if his administration does not receive credit for saving the center, it could be demolished.
In other news, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a proposal that could allow Canada to join the European Union as the bloc's first associate member. In a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Carney emphasized the need for deeper cooperation in trade, defense, and energy. He clarified that Canada is not seeking full E.U. membership but believes that Europe and Canada are stronger together. President Trump dismissed the proposal, labeling it as laughable and threatened tariffs or trade cessation if he views the Canada-E.U. partnership as a hostile act.
In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia reported that falling debris from an intercepted Iran-backed Houthi drone resulted in one fatality and three injuries in Taif. U.N.-backed human rights experts stated there are reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. has committed war crimes in Iran, focusing on strikes that killed at least 178 civilians in Minab, which the Trump administration has not acknowledged.
Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian strikes on Kyiv and Odesa resulted in at least 26 injuries, including children. Explosions were reported across various buildings, including a school. Ukraine's president announced drone strikes on an oil refinery northeast of Moscow, coinciding with U.S. Congress passing a comprehensive Russian sanctions bill. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for President Putin, described the sanctions as unfriendly actions that complicate peace efforts in Ukraine.
In domestic news, human remains found in the Grand Canyon were identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the final hiker missing from last month's flash floods. More than 80 individuals were rescued during the floods, and recovery efforts continue.
NASA announced the discovery of a new crater on the Moon, measuring over 700 feet across and 140 feet deep, making it the largest known impact crater in recent times. This finding was published in the journal "Science Advances."
On Wall Street, stocks rebounded from recent losses, with the Dow Jones industrial average gaining over 300 points, and the Nasdaq rising more than 1.5 percent.
In notable passings, former Republican Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona died at 84. He served over 25 years in Congress and was known for his work on Western water rights and supporting Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Additionally, artist Peter Max, known for his psychedelic pop art, passed away at 88. His artwork gained widespread popularity and was featured in various forms, including posters and stamps.