SUMMARY: The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in a 6–3 decision, marking a major shift in transgender rights. Chief Justice John Roberts ruled the law doesn’t violate the Equal Protection Clause, using a low standard of judicial review. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, saying the court failed to protect transgender youth. The decision paves the way for similar laws in 26 states. Critics call it a devastating setback, while supporters, including Tennessee officials, praised it as a victory. The ruling comes amid broader efforts to restrict transgender rights in sports, health care, and public spaces nationwide.

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SUMMARY: The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery with a 1.8% chance and hold the first pick, likely selecting Duke star Cooper Flagg, a highly touted one-and-done forward. This selection is crucial following the mid-season trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Kyrie Irving’s ACL recovery. The draft’s first round starts June 25 at 7 p.m. CDT on ABC and ESPN. Other notable prospects include Texas guard Tre Johnson, projected fifth to Utah Jazz, and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, expected second to San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have two first-round picks, focusing on promising talent, including French prospect Joan Beringer.

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SUMMARY: The head of ERCOT, Pablo Vegas, expressed cautious optimism about Texas’s power grid this summer amid milder June weather. Despite an early heat wave in May, inspections of power plants indicate supply will meet demand through August’s peak heat. ERCOT is prepared, with energy coming from natural gas, wind, solar, and advances in nuclear energy, alongside efforts to expand battery storage. Vegas acknowledged challenges from population growth and data centers, but highlighted new legislation mandating backup generators at data centers as a “gamechanger” for grid reliability. While some remain skeptical, ERCOT believes power outages this summer are unlikely.

The head of ERCOT said the lights and AC should stay on this summer. The forecast comes after a statewide inspection of the power plants.

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