France patches the Erika wreck: The French navy carried out a complex deep-sea operation to seal newly discovered cracks in the wreck of the oil tanker Erika, which sank off the coast of Brittany in 1999 with catastrophic environmental consequences. Heavy fuel oil still remains trapped in the wreckage 26 years later.
Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding: New York City officials confirmed preparations to shut down streets around Madison Square Garden for the July 4 weekend, fueling intense speculation about a possible stadium wedding for Taylor Swift.
Peru’s human rights standoff: Amnesty International and Peru’s National Coordinator for Human Rights (CNDDHH) demanded that President Balcázar review laws they say enable impunity for military and police forces.
Costa Rica’s presidential security scare: Costa Rica’s Security Minister dismissed reports that a gunshot was fired near President Laura Fernández during her visit to the illegal mining area of Crucitas on June 19, saying the noise was not a weapon detonation. The president had been evacuated as a precaution.
