"Thursday's Briefing: Smoke, Heat Waves, French Protests, and Gravitational Waves"

Smoke from Canadian wildfires and extreme heat are affecting air quality and temperatures across the United States, with climate change likely exacerbating these events. Possible human remains have been recovered from the wreckage of the Titan submersible that imploded during a trip to the Titanic wreck, leading to the death of five people. Two transgender care bans for minors in Kentucky and Tennessee have been temporarily blocked by judges. United Airlines has experienced heavy flight cancellations due to storms in the New York area. Madonna has been hospitalized with a bacterial infection, leading to the postponement of her world tour.