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Cucumbers, cosmos, and chaos—here's the news that actually hit.

Flamethrowers in Colorado, Northern Lights in Alabama, & cucumbers… Yeah, this weekend/week got weird. Let’s jump right in! 🥒

P.S. If you know, you scroll. If you care, you click. 🖱️

1. Flamethrower Attack in Colorado Injures 8

Eight people were injured after a man used a makeshift flame-thrower at a march for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado. The suspect has been arrested and is being investigated.

2. Northern Lights Seen as Far South as Alabama

A strong geomagnetic storm lit up the skies with rare sightings of the northern lights across much of the U.S. Scientists say the stunning display might continue into today.

3. Cucumber-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens Across 18 States

A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has made at least 45 people sick in 18 states, including New York, Florida, and California. The FDA is urging people to check their produce while they continue their investigation.

4. FDA approves Moderna’s new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The FDA has approved a new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that uses a smaller dose. The goal is to make distribution easier and reduce side effects.

5. China Accuses U.S. of Violating Trade Truce

China has accused the U.S. of violating a trade agreement by limiting exports of chip technology and making it harder for Chinese students to get visas.

6. Supreme Court Upholds Maryland Assault Weapons Ban

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on assault-style rifles, keeping the state’s law in place.

7. Trump Drops NASA Pick After Vetting Concerns

Jared Isaacman, a former SpaceX pilot, is no longer being considered to lead NASA after some questions were raised about his past connections.

8. Trump Administration Proposes Lifting Alaska Oil Drilling Limits

The Trump administration has proposed lifting restrictions on oil drilling in Alaska to increase U.S. energy production. Environmental groups are concerned about the possible harm to the region’s wildlife and ecosystems.

9. Top Georgia GOP Senator Enters Lieutenant Governor Race

John Kennedy, the Republican leader of Georgia’s Senate, has officially entered the race for lieutenant governor.

10. Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Go Live Before Launch

Preorders are now open for the Nintendo Switch 2, which features improved graphics and will include a brand-new Mario Kart game coming out on June 5.

The Last Atom: When Steve Jobs Said No 💻

People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully.
—Steve Jobs

Steve didn’t build Apple by being agreeable, he did it by saying no ruthlessly, repeatedly, and unapologetically.

To meetings. To features. To anything that wasn’t the thing.

Everyone wants to be a genius. But most people would go way further by simply having better focus.

Every “yes” you hand out is a leak in your power.

Say yes to what matters.

Say no to what matters.

The world’s noisy. Thanks for choosing signal over static.

-Adam