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Nintendo's Switch 2, launching June 5th, promises a significant upgrade with a larger screen, innovative interactive chat and screenshare features, and a diverse launch lineup featuring "Mario Kart World" and a new James Bond game. However, the console's $449.99 price tag represents a substantial increase compared to the original Switch, raising questions about its accessibility for some gamers.

Archaeologists in Vienna have unearthed a mass grave containing the remains of over 150 individuals, likely Roman warriors from the 1st century AD, offering a glimpse into a violent clash involving Germanic tribes. The discovery marks the first known battle in the region and provides insights into the early settlement that would become Vienna.

Senate Republicans introduced a 70-page budget resolution that lays out a blueprint to help implement President Trump's policy priorities, including border security, defense, energy, and tax reforms. The resolution directs committees to align their proposals with set spending targets, paving the way for potential major changes such as permanent tax cuts and significant spending adjustments.

The Senate took a symbolic step towards blocking President Trump's tariffs on goods imported from Canada, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in favor of a resolution. While the House is unlikely to take up the measure, the vote represents a rebuke to the President's trade policies and highlights growing concerns within his own party about the impact of the tariffs on American consumers and businesses.

Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. This move aligns with President Trump's agenda to stop violent crime and "Make America Safe Again," but faces challenges due to New York's abolished death penalty and the lengthy legal process.