AFCON Fallout: A disputed Morocco–Senegal final in Rabat has reignited talk of racism toward sub-Saharan migrants and the power struggles inside African football, after Senegal’s protest and pitch-storming chaos followed a late VAR-awarded penalty. School Book Ban: In Tennessee, Knox County Schools has banned Alex Haley’s “Roots,” calling a passage a violation of state library-content rules—prompting the family to call it a “slap in the face” as backlash spreads. UN Rights Pressure: A UN Special Rapporteur on torture urges Israel to revise detention laws after compiling dozens of alleged abuses, including sexual violence. Tech & Media: Google says Gemini is now letting developers “vibe-code” Android apps from the web, while Fortnite returns to the App Store worldwide except Australia amid Epic vs Apple fallout. Climate & Politics: California lawmakers move to curb tax breaks tied to deportation-linked detention profits, and UN/rights scrutiny continues alongside climate-model fights. Local Reading Life: Libraries and festivals keep rolling—Toledo’s Summer Read challenge returns June 1, and Cartmel Priory hosts a Lake District Book Festival gala June 12.