Aviation & Charter: ACASS says it’s expanding its managed fleet by adding a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650—both registered under the San Marino registry (T7)—to support global charter demand, with the aircraft set to be available soon. Gaming & Hospitality M&A: Caesars Entertainment has signed a definitive $17.6B all-cash deal to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment, a move expected to reshape U.S. casino ownership and potentially trigger property divestitures as regulators review the transaction. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department announced new sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, including measures affecting tankers and companies linked to maritime networks—an update with direct implications for shipping and energy logistics. Research & Academia: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins, spanning cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Border Tech & Travel: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout is now fully operational across Schengen, with ETIAS expected later in 2026—important for travel planning and cross-border passenger flows. Local Governance & Oversight: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, aiming to strengthen inspections and compliance for private immigration detention facilities. Maritime Routes: A San Marino-flagged passenger ferry service between Cyprus and Lebanon is set to start June 9, with the Cedar Waves operating scheduled crossings from Jounieh to Larnaca.