Casino M&A: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B deal (about $5.7B equity plus roughly $11.9B assumed debt), a move that could reshape U.S. gaming and meeting-hotel inventory; Caesars shareholders would receive $31 per share and the transaction still needs regulatory and shareholder approvals. Local Operations Watch: Caesars Virginia’s Danville city manager says he expects “no noticeable change in operations” if the deal closes, with property-level management likely staying put. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting tankers, companies, and networks; separate reporting highlights how ship-to-ship transfers keep sanctioned crude moving. Border Tech Rollout: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across Schengen, with ETIAS expected in late 2026; airlines warn of longer airport waits as biometric checks ramp up. Transport Link: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry route is set to restart June 9, with the vessel flagged in San Marino. Research Spotlight (San Marino): USC honored San Marino resident Amy O’Neal with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins.