The surveillance state hums, economies stutter, and drones (both literal and legislative) circle the public sphere.
From classrooms shielded from ICE raids in Los Angeles to Predator drones monitoring U.S. protests from 20,000 feet, today’s edition covers the tectonic tension reshaping our institutions. Governments promise modernization while cutting essential services. Faith grows; freedoms contract. Cameras peer in as people cash out (literally) amid digital distrust.
Plus: global storms, GitHub leaks, violent unrest in Colombia and Northern Ireland, and the silent collapse of aid and infrastructure.
Let’s get into it.
LA SCHOOL POLICE TOLD TO SHIELD STUDENTS FROM ICE
Officers instructed to block detentions and guard access points.
Los Angeles, Jun 10 – LAUSD; José Cole-Gutiérrez; LASPD
🟢 A memo directs school officers to intercept federal agents and deny campus entry.
📊 The 2020 policy bars ICE from LA schools; protests reignited enforcement.
💬 “Be prepared for everything.” —LASPD Chief Steven Zipperman
The district reinforces sanctuary policies amid immigration crackdowns.
Are schools the new front line in deportation defense?
Classrooms become safe havens.
(Source: latimes.com)
MILLER CLAIMS NEWSOM, BASS FOMENT ‘INSURRECTION’
Trump aide says L.A. leaders incite violent unrest.
Los Angeles, Jun 10 – Stephen Miller; Gavin Newsom; Karen Bass
🟢 Miller called the protests a “violent leftist uprising encouraged by state officials.”
📊 His comment followed deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to L.A.
💬 “This is the definition of insurrection.” —Stephen Miller
Critics say the rhetoric aims to justify federal force.
Can a protest be called an insurrection—if it’s against one?
Language loaded with legal consequence.
(Source: newsweek.com)
VAST DATA SEEKS $25B VALUATION IN NEW FUNDING ROUND
AI storage firm gears up for major scale-up.
Global, Jun 10 – Vast Data; Morgan Stanley; tech investors
🟢 Vast plans expansion as AI demand drives storage needs for training data.
📊 Revenue doubled in 2024; firm aims to go public within two years.
💬 “We’re building the infrastructure for the AI era.” —Company insider
Data may be the new oil—but it’s gotta be stored.
Can Vast become the AWS of AI?
Big data needs bigger vaults.
(Source: techcrunch.com)
AIRLINES SECRETLY SOLD YOUR DATA TO HOMELAND SECURITY
Flight info used to track targets and build risk models.
United States, Jun 10 – DHS; Airlines Reporting Corp.; EPIC
🟢 DHS acquired detailed passenger itineraries, billing, and historical travel records.
📊 ARC database logs 15B+ trips annually; includes over 200 variables per traveler.
💬 “This was not disclosed to passengers.” —EPIC report
The skies may be free, but the data isn’t.
Did your vacation fund federal surveillance?
Fly private, fly watched.
(Source: wired.com)
RIOTS ERUPT IN BALLYMENA FOR SECOND NIGHT
Fireworks, fires, and water cannons mark Loyalist unrest.
Ballymena, Jun 10 – PSNI; local residents; Loyalist groups
🟢 Cars torched and riot squads deployed after anti-immigration protests turned violent.
📊 12 arrested; 3 officers injured; water cannon used for first time in years.
💬 “There is no excuse for this lawlessness.” —PSNI statement
Northern Ireland faces rising far-right tensions.
Are these echoes of old conflicts—or something new?
Unrest reignites ancient grievances.
(Source: bbc.com)
CASH HOARDING SURGES AMID UK ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Britons are pulling physical currency from banks fearing outages and recession.
London, Jun 10 – Bank of England; ATM operators; Post Office
🟢 Post Office handled £3.5B in cash withdrawals in April, an all-time record.
📊 10% of Britons now store physical cash at home.
💬 “People want to know they can access their money when needed.” —Natalie Ceeney
Fuel, tech, and trust all play into this grassroots bank run.
Could cash become king again?
Britons brace for digital fragility.
(Source: theguardian.com)
CNN CREW DETAINED IN LOS ANGELES PROTEST ZONE
Authorities removed reporters despite press credentials and no resistance.
Los Angeles, Jun 10 – CNN; LAPD; National Guard
🟢 Reporter and crew escorted from area near City Hall without charges.
📊 CNN has faced five such incidents since protests began.
💬 “We were filming peacefully and then told to leave—immediately.” —CNN field producer
Press rights under pressure in militarized zones.
Is freedom of the press suspended during unrest?
Cameras clash with combat boots.
(Source: cnn.com)
COLOMBIAN CITY ROCKED BY DEADLY STRING OF EXPLOSIONS
Multiple blasts kill and injure civilians in Cali; motive remains unknown.
Cali, Jun 10 – Colombian National Police; Mayor Alejandro Eder
🟢 Explosions targeted three public sites; at least six people killed.
📊 Over 20 wounded; emergency declared in Valle del Cauca.
💬 “We won’t allow terror to win.” —Mayor Alejandro Eder
Terror or turf war? Authorities remain silent.
Can stability hold under spontaneous attack?
Violence erupts in a fragile peace.
(Source: eltiempo.com)
CONNECTWISE ROTATES CERTIFICATES TO AVOID HACKER ABUSE
Remote management firm issues new digital keys amid phishing risk.
Tampa, Jun 10 – ConnectWise; DigiCert; Sophos
🟢 Users must upgrade by Jun 13 or risk operational disruption.
📊 3 major tools affected: Automate, RMM, and ScreenConnect.
💬 “This relates to a configuration handling issue, not a breach.” —ConnectWise statement
Fake remote tools tricked users via legit-looking installs.
Can trust survive in the age of perfect forgeries?
Signed code, silent threat.
(Source: bleepingcomputer.com)
DHS DEPLOYED PREDATOR DRONES OVER LA PROTESTS
Aviation audio reveals surveillance aircraft tracking protesters.
Los Angeles, Jun 10 – DHS; CBP; 404 Media
🟢 Two MQ-9 Reapers flew hexagonal routes above protest zones.
📊 TROY701 and TROY703 callsigns confirmed by flight data and ATC audio.
💬 “These drones usually operate overseas—not here.” —Aeroscout
Drone surveillance enters domestic spotlight.
What limits exist when airspace becomes a camera?
Eyes in the sky, law on the line.
(Source: 404media.co)
TRUMP’S AI PUSH LEAKED VIA GITHUB REPOS
Code reveals plans to integrate AI across federal agencies.
Washington, Jun 10 – GitHub users; Trump Admin; OMB
🟢 Leaked repos show plans for AI-enhanced compliance, surveillance, and digital ID alternatives.
📊 Dozens of public AI scripts match EO directives filed in April.
💬 “They’re beta-testing governance in plain sight.” —GitHub commenter
Repositories show how Trump’s team plans AI rule enforcement.
Will open source expose overreach or innovation?
GitHub leaks policy’s future shape.
(Source: 404media.co)
GOOGLE OFFERS BUYOUTS TO STREAMLINE SEARCH TEAM
Alphabet trims units amid generative AI pivot.
Global, Jun 10 – Google; Alphabet; Search division
🟢 Voluntary exit packages target senior staff in Search and Core teams.
📊 Alphabet’s market cap rose 28% this year amid AI investment.
💬 “AI changes how we organize the world’s information.” —Google internal memo
Search reshuffle signals deeper AI integration.
Will legacy staff clear room for algorithms?
Search gets searched for efficiency.
(Source: theverge.com)
ISLAM FASTEST-GROWING FAITH GLOBALLY, STUDY FINDS
Pew survey sees rise fueled by births and youth demographics.
Global, Jun 10 – Pew Research; Muslim communities; demographers
🟢 Muslims expected to outnumber Christians globally by 2075.
📊 62% of global Muslim population is under 30 years old.
💬 “Growth is demographic, not conversion.” —Pew researcher
Faith’s rise reshapes global cultural and political dynamics.
Can secular states adapt to spiritual surges?
Demographics drive destiny.
(Source: pewresearch.org)
FRANCE MAY BAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UNDER-15S
Macron issues ultimatum after fatal school stabbing.
Nogent, Jun 10 – Emmanuel Macron; French Gov; EU lawmakers
🟢 A 14-year-old stabbed a school staff member during a bag check.
📊 France wants EU-wide age bans but will act unilaterally if needed.
💬 “We can’t wait.” —President Macron
EU’s inaction may trigger national controls on digital youth access.
Are platforms ready for age-based lockdowns?
Screen time meets school tragedy.
(Source: euronews.com)
40,000 CAMERAS WORLDWIDE STREAMING UNSECURED FEEDS
Critical US infrastructure among exposed systems.
Global, Jun 10 – Bitsight; DHS; cybersecurity analysts
🟢 14,000 cameras in the U.S. showed datacenters, hospitals, and factories.
📊 78.5% used HTTP-based systems with minimal security.
💬 “All it takes is a browser.” —Bitsight report
Cameras offer espionage and privacy risks with few safeguards.
How visible are your so-called security tools?
Surveillance built to be seen.
(Source: theregister.com)
BRITONS HOARD CASH OVER BLACKOUT FEARS AND ECONOMIC STRAINS
UK households stash billions in homes as trust in banks wanes.
London, Jun 10 – Bank of England; Post Office; consumer watchdogs
🟢 £6.5B withdrawn as Post Office sees 13% spike in personal cash deposits.
📊 23% of Britons say they don’t trust banks to keep their money safe.
💬 “Cash gives people a sense of control.” —Post Office spokesperson
Economic jitters meet digital distrust.
Are banknotes the new backup plan?
Cash comforts in unstable times.
(Source: independent.co.uk)
CNN CREW ESCORTED OUT OF LOS ANGELES PROTEST ZONE
National Guard and LAPD confine media amid federal crackdown.
Los Angeles, Jun 10 – CNN; LAPD; National Guard
🟢 Military cordons now include press areas; journalists barred from documenting raids.
📊 17 media outlets have filed access complaints this week alone.
💬 “We were treated as if we were suspects.” —CNN field producer
Press freedom now at center stage.
Can media work freely during martial enforcement?
Spotlights dimmed in protest zones.
(Source: cnn.com)
DEADLY BLASTS ROCK COLOMBIAN CITY OF CALI
Coordinated explosions kill at least 7, wound dozens.
Cali, Jun 10 – Colombian police; local officials; medical responders
🟢 Three detonations struck central Cali during evening rush hour.
📊 37 injured, including 9 critically; investigations ongoing.
💬 “This was a planned attack on public tranquility.” —Police Chief
Cali reels from yet another wave of urban violence.
Can Colombia shield civilians from a resurgence of terror tactics?
Peace process shaken by bombs.
(Source: eltiempo.com)
CONNECTWISE ROTATES CERTIFICATES AMID SECURITY FLARE-UP
Tech firm under scrutiny after exposure risks flagged in tools.
Tampa, Jun 10 – ConnectWise; cybersecurity teams; MSP clients
🟢 Code signing certs rotated after threat intel flagged exploit potential.
📊 Tools serve thousands of managed service providers globally.
💬 “We took proactive steps to prevent misuse.” —ConnectWise spokesperson
Critical IT supply chain threat now mitigated—barely.
Is software trust just one cert away from collapse?
Secure by signature—until it’s not.
(Source: bleepingcomputer.com)
PREDATOR DRONES DEPLOYED OVER LA DURING PROTESTS
DHS used military-grade surveillance aircraft for crowd monitoring.
Los Angeles, Jun 10 – DHS; CBP; civil liberties watchdogs
🟢 CBP Predator B drones monitored protests from 20,000 ft without warrants.
📊 Audio confirms flights from May 31 to June 3 across LA basin.
💬 “This raises serious Fourth Amendment concerns.” —ACLU counsel
Military eyes now scan domestic dissent.
Is protest now policed from the stratosphere?
Drones circle rights on the ground.
(Source: theintercept.com)
SOUTH AFRICA BATTERED BY SNOW, FLOODS, AND GALES
Storm system causes deaths, evacuations, and chaos nationwide.
Johannesburg, Jun 10 – SAWS; emergency officials; local media
🟢 Roads blocked, homes destroyed, and flights grounded across multiple provinces.
📊 Over 25 cm of snow recorded in Sani Pass; winds reached 95 km/h.
💬 “This is the worst storm in recent memory.” —Emergency spokesperson
Infrastructure failures added to the misery.
Is South Africa equipped for extreme weather events?
Nature outpaced emergency plans.
(Source: reuters.com)
AI DRONE WARFARE ERA BEGINS, EXPERTS WARN
Autonomous combat drones now fly—and kill—without human input.
Global, Jun 10 – CNA; U.S. DoD; AI researchers
🟢 U.S. and China deploy swarming drone prototypes in real-world combat scenarios.
📊 Drones now feature facial recognition and real-time battlefield coordination.
💬 “AI can now find, track, and kill—alone.” —Defense analyst Zachary Kallenborn
This technology is rapidly outpacing regulation.
Can laws catch up to killer code?
Machines now authorize force.
(Source: foreignpolicy.com)
U.S. MILITARY SHIFTS STRATEGY IN AFRICA
Washington retreats from nation-building, focuses on drones and proxy forces.
Washington, Jun 10 – AFRICOM; Pentagon; regional analysts
🟢 Drone bases in Niger, Kenya to remain central to U.S. footprint.
📊 17 of 24 U.S. bases repurposed or closed since early 2024.
💬 “Presence, not permanence.” —Pentagon statement
The move aims to counter China while avoiding long entanglements.
Can drone bases maintain peace without boots?
Lighter footprint, lingering questions.
(Source: politico.com)
RUBIO ENDS ALL USAID JOBS ABROAD
State Department takes over foreign aid amid massive cuts.
Washington, Jun 10 – Marco Rubio; State Dept; Elon Musk’s reform team
🟢 100+ embassies told USAID staff positions will be abolished by September.
📊 5,200 of 6,200 USAID programs already terminated this year.
💬 “USAID will no longer exist overseas.” —State Dept. cable
Vulnerable populations now face aid delivery gaps.
Can diplomacy absorb development roles?
Humanitarian void widens.
(Source: middleeasteye.net)
WHOLE FOODS SUPPLY CHAIN HIT BY UNFI CYBERATTACK
IT outage disrupts grocery deliveries for days.
United States, Jun 10 – UNFI; Whole Foods; TechCrunch
🟢 Staff told to expect “several days” of product delays and empty shelves.
📊 UNFI reported $8.1B in Q2 net sales before breach.
💬 “Temporary supply challenges” —Whole Foods memo
Cybersecurity failure now hits consumers directly.
Are grocery chains cyber-resilient?
Shelves caught in crossfire.
(Source: techcrunch.com)
GLOBAL ECONOMY STALLS TO LOWEST NON-RECESSION GROWTH SINCE 2008
World Bank warns of systemic slowdown across developed and emerging markets.
Washington, Jun 10 – World Bank; Indermit Gill; Global Economic Prospects
🟢 Growth projections cut in 70% of economies; global growth seen at 2.3% in 2025.
📊 Developing market growth fell from 6% in 2000s to under 4% in 2020s.
💬 “The world economy is once more running into turbulence.” —World Bank
Trade wars, climate events, and policy drift cloud recovery hopes.
Can sluggish growth spark bold cooperation?
Decade slows, outlook dims.
(Source: euronews.com)