1. Maine will get $26 million from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family as part of a $7.4 billion opioid settlement. The funds will support addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery efforts across the state over the next 10 years. (WMTW)
2. After decades of crashes and close calls, Auburn’s most dangerous intersection is finally getting a traffic light. Route 202 and Beech Hill Road—where two women died in a crash last month—has seen 16 accidents this year alone. Maine DOT now plans to install a stoplight and possibly lower the speed limit next year. (WGME)
3. President Trump is giving TikTok 90 more days to find a new owner or face a U.S. ban. The original deadline was June 19th. The White House says it’s working to ensure a deal that protects Americans’ data. (BI)
4. Nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worth $1.4 million were stolen from a semi-truck in Colorado. The driver had no idea what he was hauling. Investigators say the stolen consoles are likely headed overseas or to the dark web. (9News)
5. Yesterday Amazon officially announced Prime Day will run four days this year—from July 8th to 11th. The company says early deals are already live. (People)
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