USA TODAY is reporting that 15 federal judges unanimously rejected Justice Department demands for state voter lists, a decision in a nationwide battle over election integrity. It said this move thwarts an effort by President Donald J Trump's administration to obtain the information.
The newspaper also reports that thick, hazardous wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to continue affecting parts of the central and eastern U.S. over the next several days due to an ongoing weather pattern.
In financial news, USA TODAY said American workers now believe they will need more than $1 million to retire comfortably, a goal most do not expect to achieve. Separately, it reported that typical newly retired, dual-income couples in 2033 could lose $16,900 annually in Social Security benefits, with Medicare issues exacerbating the financial strain, according to the CRFB.
On health, Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following multiple reports linking its product to a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
In sports, Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty during the second round of the Open Championship for stepping on long grass, a decision that "fires him up," USA TODAY said. Additionally, France is scheduled to play England in the Miami metro area today for the FIFA World Cup bronze medal, marking one of the final games of the 2026 tournament.
Finally, USA TODAY reports that Will Smith has been asked to testify in a $3 million lawsuit against his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Bilaal Salaam is suing Jada Pinkett Smith for emotional distress and requested her husband's deposition.