We’ll never be royals

King Charles III and Trump Enjoyed Their Play Date 

What's going on: Yesterday morning, the White House X account announced, “THE BRITISH ARE COMING!” — Paul Revere-style. This was the first of many Revolutionary War references during King Charles III’s first state visit to the US as monarch to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (which even President Donald Trump called ironic). So far, the King’s trip has featured ceremonial cannonfire, awkward handshake snubs, jokes about the ballroom renovations, and some superb hats (Melania’s Carmen Sandiego alter-ego is back). In the King’s speech to Congress, he addressed climate change, the significance of the US-UK alliance, and the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Regrettably, he made no reference to Hamilton. But that’s not the only thing he omitted…

What's the (English Breakfast) tea?: With a message of “reconciliation and renewal,” King Charles did his best to tiptoe around political landmines — specifically, the Iran war. He didn’t mention it by name, but some analysts read between the lines of his comments about the war in Ukraine. Some background: After UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer blocked US strikes on Iran from British bases, Trump lashed out — taking aim at NATO and even the Falkland Islands, a British territory off Argentina. (There’s also the fact that the King’s brother and the president are both named in the Epstein files.) While King Charles’s role is mostly ceremonial, perhaps he used his royal charm to get Trump to see their perspective (after all, the president seems to be fascinated by the royals, and apparently… so was his mother). 

Related: Is King Charles Making Time To See Prince Harry? (USA Today)

The News in 5

🗞️  In a shock announcement, the United Arab Emirates said it’s leaving OPEC — basically asking to take its name off the group project.

🗞️ After President Donald Trump objected to Jimmy Kimmel’s jokes, the FCC made a power move against Disney.

🗞️  An antibiotic-resistant strain of salmonella is spreading throughout the US. The culprit might be in your backyard.

🗞️ After getting flak for military helicopters flying close to his home, Kid Rock kicked it up a notch with the help of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

🗞️ This gold medal-winning athlete will come out of retirement for the 2028 LA Olympics. She calls it “a once-in-a-lifetime homecoming.”

AI

Is OpenAI Responsible for Crimes Committed Using ChatGPT?

What's going on: A South Florida murder case is once again putting AI companies’ legal responsibilities under the microscope. Last week, officials arrested 26-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh for the first-degree murder of his roommate, Zamil Limon, and Nahida Bristy. Both were 27-year-old international doctoral students from Bangladesh. Officials still haven’t found Bristy’s remains and don’t know what Abugharbieh’s motive was. However, his ChatGPT search history tells a story. Court documents allege that three days before the two were last seen, Abugharbieh asked the chatbot questions like, “What happens if a human [was] put in a black garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster,” and if the neighbors could hear his gun.

That’s scary: It is. That’s why Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) says he’s adding the murder case to the state’s ongoing criminal probe of OpenAI, which is already in hot water over a 2025 Florida State University shooting. (OpenAI’s response: “Last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University was a tragedy, but ChatGPT is not responsible for this terrible crime.”) But Uthmeier said, “If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder.” Outside of Florida, other lawsuits allege ChatGPT acted as a “suicide coach” for adults and teens struggling with depression and enabled stalking. For the most part, these are civil cases — similar to when Sandy Hook families sued gun maker Remington for the deaths of their children. It might be time for the courts to decide: How much blame do companies hold for harm caused using their products? 

Related: Here’s Who’s Suing OpenAI, From Elon Musk to George R.R. Martin (Business Insider)

Medtech

This Is Your Brain on Electricity

What's going on: For people with severe depression, there may finally be a light(bulb) at the end of the tunnel. The US Food and Drug Administration just approved a human trial for Motif Neurotech’s brain implant, which uses electrical impulses to combat treatment-resistant depression. The idea of using electricity in the brain isn’t new (doctors have been doing versions of this since the 1930s), but the delivery is: a blueberry-sized device designed to be simple, like a pacemaker. It targets the brain’s central executive network, which tends to be underactive in people with major depressive disorder (MDD). The implant is quick, too — a roughly 20-minute outpatient procedure. To charge it, patients simply wear a special baseball cap. No cap.

What it means: Getting approved for human trials is a big step, but it’s still early. If it works, this could be a breakthrough for the roughly 9 million Americans with MDD, including those with treatment-resistant cases. Many people in that category have already tried multiple antidepressants without success, and the stakes are high: suicide rates continue to outpace deaths from car accidents. Women make up the majority of MDD diagnoses, and their symptoms are often misunderstood and minimized. Motif’s founder, Jacob Robinson — a father of two girls — says that this gendered gap motivated him to build this. Now, they have to prove it works, scale it up, and make sure insurance will cover it.

Related: Your Next Prescription Might Be Designed by AI (Cybernews)

Quick Hits

🍬 Tootsie Rolls have been around for over 100 years. They’re rolling out two new flavors. Chocolate is a tough act to follow. 

🥲 A skincare staple could relieve dry eyes in peak allergy season. So happy we could cry. 

😬 Lisa Kudrow was asked who she thought the bullies were on the Friends set. Her response is chef’s kiss. 

🏠 This latest home design trend is giving “toddler dressing themselves” vibes — in the most sophisticated way possible, of course. 

🕶️ This iconic actress is checking into The White Lotus as Helena Bonham Carter exits.

😶 Is Channing Tatum’s latest IG post a cryptic dig at his ex Zoë Kravitz? Don’t be mad if Harry responds with a song.

👶 Hailey Bieber shared new photos of 20-month-old Jack, and he’s channeling Justin’s aura. Cue “Baby.”

Core Memory

On Our Calendar

Things to jot down today…

🗓️ Nick Reiner is back in court — a judge will decide if his case heads to trial.

🗓️ An NWSL triple-header on Victory+: Spirit vs. Louisville and Boston vs. Courage (7 pm ET), then Chicago vs. Gotham (8 pm ET).

🗓️ New on Apple TV+: Widow’s Bay. A “horror-comedy” series, written by one of the minds behind Parks and Rec.

Psst…For more dates worth knowing this week, check out the Skimm+ calendar.

Summer Prep

We got one lick of sunshine and therefore are pre-filling our beach bags and getting ready to be poolside. If you’re also in that state of mind, check out:

• The bucket hat everyone in your family should wear for protection

• Our favorite face sunscreen and lip sunscreen

• An aloe vera gel for the days when you take it a little too far

• A pool play center kids will go nuts for

Know It All

Ever wonder why airplanes still have ashtrays even though smoking is banned on planes? Well, there’s a reason…

Skimm'd by: Rashaan Ayesh, Molly Longman, Aryanna Prasad Bhullar, Erika W. Smith, and Marina Carver. Fact-checked by Sara Tardiff.