Apple announces leadership change

Tim Cook said he will step down later this year after nearly 15 years as chief executive of Apple, a period in which annual profits grew to more than 110 billion dollars. He will become executive chairman in September. John Ternus, the head of hardware engineering who has overseen development of products including Mac computers and tablets, will take over as chief executive.

United States and Iran prepare for talks

As a two week cease fire nears expiration, Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Pakistan for another round of talks with Iranian officials. Despite recent threats exchanged by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders, both sides signaled they are prepared to discuss diplomatic options. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz after United States forces seized a sanctioned Iranian cargo ship.

Tragedy in Louisiana

Authorities in Shreveport, Louisiana, are investigating a shooting in which a 31 year old man killed eight children, seven of them his own, and wounded two adults. Police said the victims were shot execution style and have not announced a motive. Family members said the suspect had struggled with mental health issues and recent personal stress.

Other developments

Ukraine is increasingly deploying unmanned ground robots to offset troop shortages in its war against Russia. In Boston, strong tailwinds helped John Korir and Sharon Lokedi defend their marathon titles, with Korir setting a course record.