Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for controversial comments made after a synagogue attack, Google Maps renames Lake Ontario for American users following a Trump order, and Treasury Secretary Bessent signals fresh sanctions to isolate Iran. A briefing on the weight of our words.

Stories Covered
• El-Sayed apologizes to Michigan Jewish Democratic Caucus for 'hurt people hurt people' remark after Temple Israel attack
• Google Maps displays Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for U.S. users after Trump's rename order amid Canada trade war
• Treasury plans additional bank sanctions on Iran as U.S. strikes rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

Scripture References
• Proverbs 15:23 — a word spoken at the right time
• Ecclesiastes 3 — a time to speak and a time to keep silence
• Genesis 2 — Adam names the animals
• Proverbs 22:1 — a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches
• Ecclesiastes 3:7 — Verse of the Day

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