Ryan Wesley Routh was charged in Florida with two gun-related offenses concerning his alleged assassination attempt of former President Trump. He was hit with one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. The Secret Service says Routh never had a line of sight on Trump and never fired his weapon. (AP)
Germany reinstated temporary border checks at all land borders on Monday, causing concern among neighboring countries. The checks extended to borders with France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, and Switzerland. This action contradicts the Schengen zone’s principles of passport-free travel. (UPI)
Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, announced that starting January 2025, corporate employees must work in the office five days a week. The decision to increase office presence from the current three days is aimed at efforts to help employees better “invent, collaborate and be connected enough to each other” to deliver the best results for customers and the business. (AP)
An 8-year-old girl took her family’s SUV from her Ohio home and drove to a Target store 13 miles away. She was found shopping inside the store by authorities, who are investigating the incident. The girl, too young to face criminal charges, mentioned hitting a mailbox while driving. (ABC News)
The U.S. Court of Appeals discussed the constitutionality of the TikTok “sale or ban” law, expressing skepticism about its potential violation of First Amendment rights. TikTok argued against the law, emphasizing its U.S. influence and steps taken to safeguard American user data, while the government raised concerns about the platform’s Chinese ownership and data exposure. (NBC News)