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Key Takeaways

EU and India finalized a major trade deal expected to boost diverse economic sectors for 2 billion people.
Iran is experiencing violent protest crackdowns, internet blackouts, and severe daily economic challenges.
Spain's government plans to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants to integrate them into the formal economy.
Tensions escalated in Minneapolis with federal agents confronting protesters amidst political fallout.
A UK study reveals menopause can cause grey matter loss in the brain, impacting memory and emotional regulation.
A landmark lawsuit in California alleges social media algorithms "ruined" a teenager's mental health.

India and the European Union finalized a trade deal covering 2 billion people.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it the 'mother of all deals.'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated it is India's largest ever free trade agreement.
The deal includes tariff cuts and a security partnership.

An Iranian human rights group confirmed nearly 6,000 protester deaths amid a violent crackdown.
Internet monitoring platform NetBlocks reported daily economic damage of $34 million due to outages.
Businesses in Iran struggle with high prices, raw material shortages, and a depreciating currency.
Protests reportedly subsided following internet blackouts and violence against demonstrators.

Spain plans to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants.
Beneficiaries must have arrived before the current year, resided >5 months, and have no criminal record.
The decree will allow beneficiaries to work in any sector and contribute taxes.
The policy is also advocated by the junior coalition partner, Podemos, for more open immigration.

President Trump deployed border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis following killings of two U.S. citizens.
Republican Chris Meddell withdrew from the state governor's race, citing ICE operations as an "unmitigated disaster."
Protesters and federal agents clashed, with agents using irritants to push back crowds.
Tensions escalated outside a hotel where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino was staying.

A UK study revealed menopause can cause a loss of grey matter in the brain, similar to changes in Alzheimer's disease.
This brain matter loss impacts memory and emotional regulation.
Researchers identified decreased grey matter volume in the anterior cingulate.
Lifestyle factors like exercise and learning new things can improve well-being during menopause.

A 19-year-old woman is suing Meta and YouTube in California, alleging their algorithms "ruined" her mental health.
This marks the first such lawsuit globally to proceed to trial.
The plaintiff claims content addiction led to severe harm.
Social media companies deny responsibility, while the plaintiff's lawyer expects a jury to find substantial harm.