Starbucks workers at about 150 stores nationwide are expected to strike next week over allegations that the company banned Pride month displays. Source
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Biden signs executive order designed to increase access to contraception
Nearly one year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, President Biden on Friday signed an executive order designed to protect access to contraception. Source
Victims’ families demand answers in wake of Titan sub implosion
Family members of the five passengers who died when the submersible Titan imploded this week near the wreckage of the Titanic are questioning how the expedition went forward amid serious safety concerns. Roxana Saberi has more. Source
Wagner Group chief accuses Russian army of attacking Wagner forces
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the violent Wagner Group, a private mercenary unit which has been fighting on behalf of Putin, on Friday accused the Russian army of launching attacks on Wagner forces, which are made up of fellow Russians. Ian Lee has the latest. Source
CDC tracking new COVID variant EU.1.1
Nearly 100 cases of the COVID variant EU.1.1 have been reported in Utah — more than any other state. Source
Top Democrats, Republicans offer dueling messages on abortion a year after Roe overturned
Former Vice President Mike Pence called on every GOP candidate running for president to “support a ban on abortion before 15 weeks.” Source
Russia to probe Wagner Group over alleged threats to oust defense minister
The owner of the Wagner private military contractor has escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister. Source
Sub deaths highlight “extreme tourism” boom as travelers chase thrills
Record numbers of tourists are set to tackle challenges like scale Mount Everest and exploring Antarctica. Sometimes they die. Source
Ohio man accused of killing his 3 sons indicted, could face death penalty
Chad C. Doerman, 32, who appeared in court on Friday for his initial arraignment, pleaded not guilty, the prosecutor’s office said. Source
Preview: Tom Brokaw discusses his battle with an incurable blood cancer
In an interview with Jane Pauley airing June 25 on “CBS News Sunday Morning,” the veteran newsman also talks about his family, the subject of his latest book, “Never Give Up.” Source