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Nvidia became the world's most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft and Apple with a market value of $3.3 trillion. Louisiana mandated Ten Commandments displays in all public school classrooms, sparking constitutional concerns amid opposition from civil liberties groups. Texas declared a disaster as Tropical Storm Alberto approached, threatening 40 mph winds and up to 20 inches of rain, while extreme heat during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia claimed hundreds of lives, urging caution and monitoring of local weather conditions worldwide for safety. Russia and North Korea have signed a mutual defense pact. Kim Jong Un hailing it as a "notable alliance" and promising North Korea's unwavering support to Putin. The LA Unified School District Board of Education voted to ban cellphones on school grounds during operating hours, aligning with other US schools despite implementation challenges. US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black received a three-year sentence in a Russian penal colony for theft, stemming from accusations of stealing 10,000 rubles from his purported girlfriend. Recreational boaters near the Florida Keys discovered 65 pounds of cocaine marked with a bald eagle design, valued over $1 million.
The Bulletin Brief:
Nvidia now world’s most valuable company (Reuters, AP)
Louisiana passes Ten Commandments law (CNN, NBC)
Tropical Storm Alberto in Texas, severe heat in S. Arabia (NBC, AP)
Putin and Kim Jong Un sign defense pact (Reuters)
LAUSD bans cellphones on school campuses (CBS)
US Soldier sentenced to 3.75 years in Russian penal colony (CNN)
Boaters find over $1 million of cocaine near Florida Keys (CBS)
