June 17, 2025
Minnesota Shooting Suspect Charged with State, Federal Crimes
It is no exaggeration to say that his crimes are the stuff of nightmares.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson, announcing federal charges against the suspect in several alleged politically motivated shootings in Minnesota. The suspect faces second-degree state murder charges, as well as a variety of federal charges, including stalking and murder that can carry a punishment of life in prison.
Learn More:
- After Two-Day Manhunt, Suspect Charged with Shooting Two Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Spouses (U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota)
- ‘Stuff of nightmares’: How investigators say attacks on Minn. lawmakers unfolded (USA Today)
President Trump Warns Iranians to Evacuate
Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!
President Donald Trump on Truth Social Monday night, warning Iranians to evacuate Tehran. Israel called for evacuations in Tehran on Monday morning, and strikes between the countries continue.
Learn More:
- Trump leaves G7 summit early after “evacuate Tehran” warning (Axios)
- Trump denies reaching out to Iran for an Israel ceasefire as new blasts rock Tehran (USA Today)
Louvre Museum Closes due to Staffing Strike
Our teams are under pressure now. It’s not just about the art — it’s about the people protecting it.
A front-of-house gallery attendant, Sarah Sefian, regarding the staffing strike that forced the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, to close its doors on Monday. The Louvre’s strike comes as the museum experiences overcrowding and understaffing; other European cities like Venice and Lisbon have seen anti-tourism protests in recent days.
Learn More:
- The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism (The Associated Press)
Deadly Russian Attack on Kyiv
Russia not only rejects a ceasefire or a leaders’ meeting to find solutions and end the war. It cynically strikes Ukraine’s capital while pretending to seek diplomatic solutions.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, regarding Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv on Tuesday. According to local officials, the attack killed at least 15 (including one American citizen) and injured more than 120. It marks the deadliest attack on the capital city this year and occurred while other world leaders meet in Canada at the G7 Summit to discuss foreign relations. Russia says it targeted “military-industrial complex facilities.”
Learn More:
- Overnight Russian attack on Kyiv kills 15 and injures 156 (The Associated Press)
- 15 killed in worst Russian strikes on Kyiv in almost a year (CNN)
Marie Antoinette’s Pink Diamond up for Auction Today
It has everything you could want in a piece of jewellery.
Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s International Head of Jewellery, on the Marie-Thérèse Pink JAR colored diamond ring, believed to be once owned by the last French queen Marie Antoinette, who reportedly gave the lilac-pink diamond to her hairdresser to hide as she attempted to escape her fate. Marie Antoinette was eventually murdered by her countrymen during the French Revolution, and the ring passed to her daughter.
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by Jenna Lee, Founder of SmartHER News
