The Madras High Court emphasized that while the Supreme Court has not legalized same-sex marriage, individuals can still form families through the concept of a "chosen family." The court made this statement while releasing a 25-year-old lesbian woman who was forcibly separated from her partner. The judges criticized the insensitivity of the police and the family’s attempts to impose traditional norms on the woman. They also expressed discomfort with the term "queer" to describe non-heterosexual individuals, advocating for the recognition of their sexual orientation as natural and normal.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons announced he will attend the team's mandatory minicamp despite an unresolved contract extension. He emphasized his commitment to football and his teammates, stating he hasn't missed a minicamp in four years. Parsons indicated that the next steps regarding his contract are in the hands of team owner Jerry Jones, who has yet to finalize a deal. Reports suggest Parsons could receive a contract worth around $40 million per year, but discussions have stalled for over six weeks. Training camp begins in late July, which Parsons considers his deadline.

US President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries due to national security concerns. The White House stated that these countries pose a high risk due to inadequate screening and vetting processes. The countries affected include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, travel restrictions are partially applied to seven other countries, including Cuba and Venezuela, which also present significant risks.

The US administration, led by President Trump, has escalated its conflict with Columbia University, claiming it fails to meet accreditation standards due to inadequate protection of Jewish students following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that Columbia is in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, prompting scrutiny of elite institutions regarding antisemitism. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has been notified of these findings, and Columbia faces pressure to implement policy changes or risk losing federal funding.