Here are the stories TIME is watching this Wednesday, June 25.
The Supreme Court delivered two major decisions, ruling that Aereo is violating copyright law and must pay broadcasters for the television programs it takes from the airwaves. The court also ruled police cannot search cell phones without a warrant, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Establishment Republicans let out a sigh of relief after incumbent Thad Cochran beat Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel in the hotly contested Mississippi runoff election.
Facebook joined the fight against terrorism by removing ISIS merchandise sellers from their website while American troops hit the ground in Iraq.
And finally, Luis Suarez chomped down on an opposing player’s shoulder during a World Cup match Tuesday.
The Brief is published daily on weekdays.
- How an Alleged Spy Balloon Derailed an Important U.S.-China Meeting
- Effective Altruism Has a Toxic Culture of Sexual Harassment and Abuse, Women Say
- Inside Bolsonaro's Surreal New Life as a Florida Man—and MAGA Darling
- 'Return to Office' Plans Spell Trouble for Working Moms
- 8 Ways to Read More Books—and Why You Should
- Why Aren't Movies Sexy Anymore?
- Column: Elon Musk Should Not Be in Charge of the Night Sky
- How Logan Paul's Crypto Empire Fell Apart
- 80 for Brady May Not Be a Masterpiece. But the World Needs More Movies Like This
