NYTIMES (Joy Dong) - China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.
The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users say the changes are now restricting too many flights.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Second crew member from F-15 downed in Iran rescued by U.S. forces: Officials
U.S. special forces rescued the second crew member of the F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iran , three U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The shootdown was a nightmare scenario for the U.S. military, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also racing to locate the missing U.S. officer in southwest Iran over the past 36 hours. Both crew members have now been rescued. - One of the U.S. officials said the operation was conducted by a specialized commando unit with a high volume of air cover, and that all of the forces are now out of Iran. Behind the scenes: According to two sources, the F-15 pilot and weapons systems officer both made contact via their comms systems after ejecting. - The pilot was rescued…
NYTIMES (Brooks Barnes) - Hollywood Writers Union and Studios Reach Contract Deal
With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff.
NYTIMES (André Paultre and Frances Robles) - Dozens Killed in Haiti Massacre as International Force Trickles In
Gangs tore through several rural communities last weekend, underscoring the challenges that will face the new, U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force starting to enter the country.
NYTIMES (Orlando Mayorquín) - Judge Pauses Trump Demand for Student Race Data in 17 States
The Trump administration had said it would collect data from colleges to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in admissions.
NYTIMES (Pranav Baskar) - Satellite image company restricts Mideast content, citing a U.S. government request.
NYTIMES (Stephen Castle) - U.S. Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran Was Probably Based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, U.K. Airfield
A military analyst identified markings consistent with a squadron based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, one of two British bases that host the largest U.S. fighter jet operation in Europe.
NYTIMES (Paula Span) - For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.
NPR (Rob Schmitz) - German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave
When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.
NYTIMES (Rylee Kirk and Hannah Ziegler) - At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival
Some of the pedestrians at the parade in New Iberia, La., were critically hurt, according to the authorities, who said the driver was taken into custody.