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Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting with top news: In the Lindsay Clancy trial, there are live updates where a holdout juror is drawing scrutiny as deadlock drags on. This ongoing situation continues to be closely watched by many people involved in the case. Over at CNN, rescues are underway as two workers have been pulled alive more than a week after Nepal-China floods. Moving on to international news: The BBC brings us live updates from the Italian Grand Prix 2026, including times, results, radio, and updates for racing enthusiasts. And over at Motorsport.com, Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco GP podium as FIA’s Court of Appeal rules against him. Now shifting to world news: Army Heroes’ Humiliating Nickname for Pete Hegseth is leaked according to The Daily Beast. Meanwhile, Fox News reports that Iran attacks Kuwait with missiles and drones after US strikes. Let's talk about entertainment now: 'Choosin' Texas' Is a Southern Hit. Just Don’t Call Texas Southern, as reported by The New York Times. And Billy Ray Cyrus addresses his daughter Miley dropping her surname ahead of her new album according to The Independent. In business news today: Reuters has an exclusive report that OpenAI agents hijacked a German website in a previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring. And finally, let's look at technology: The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home is featured on BBC. It’s amazing how old methods can still be so useful! And now for some good news to end the day: In India, a clever use of clay architecture allows a home to stay cool without air conditioning. And in another uplifting story, blackbirds are found to have the most beautiful songs in the avian world according to science. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.