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NPR (Camila Domonoske) - How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test

Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Mass Amnesty for Migrants is Collapsing Social Services.

Social services across the Spanish capital of Madrid are reportedly collapsing under the strain of Spain's mass migrant amnesty program, as local governments struggle to meet the needs of both residents and migrants.

Social services across the Spanish capital of Madrid are reportedly collapsing under the strain of Spain’s mass migrant amnesty program, as local governments struggle to meet the needs of both residents and migrants . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Social services in the Spanish capital of Madrid have been overwhelmed after Spain’s government, led by Socialist Party politician Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, launched a mass amnesty program granting legal status and work permits to an estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants. DETAIL: In mid-April, the Spanish government announced an amnesty plan an estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants the right to live and work in the country. While the program requires migrants to meet minimum criteria, the…Open

NPR (Jennifer Pak) - A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?

A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

AXIOS (Ashley Gold) - Washington has a new Anthropic problem

Anthropic is both a risk and a necessity to AI progress, at least in the White House's telling. Why it matters: That tension is shaping AI policy in real time, as the White House realizes it needs the company it's been fighting. Driving the news: The White House is inching toward welcoming Anthropic back into the government fold after months of animosity and legal battles with the Pentagon because its most advanced models are too powerful to ignore. The big picture: The Trump administration's goal on AI has been to be as hands-off and pro-innovation as possible. But as models get more powerful, that stance is breaking down. - Washington is stepping in, shaping policy around who gets access to the most advanced systems and how…

WASHINGTONPOST (Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Todd Wallack) - Which college should they choose? Read their stories, then take our quiz.

The Washington Post asked more than a dozen admissions experts what’s most important when choosing a college. Can you guess which schools these three students chose (and why)?

STRIPES (Seth Robson) - Balikatan drill highlights shift toward tech-driven warfare in Philippines | Stars and Stripes

Balikatan, the annual joint training between the United States and the Philippines, drew about 17,000 troops from seven nations this year.