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The U.S. Justice Dept. and North Carolina's governor are suing each other over the state's HB2 law. What does the law do?

Attorney General Loretta Lynch said HB2 [violates federal civil rights laws](https://www.buzzfeed.com/maryanngeorgantopoulos/north-carolina-governor-responds-to-the-justice-department?utm_term=.cn9vXKQNZv#.jqZrlQdjbr) and "stigmatizes and singles out transgender employees." Gov. Pat McCrory said the Justice Dept.'s stance was “a baseless and blatant overreach."

It bans transgender people access to restrooms that match their gender identity in government buildings and schools.

1\. North Carolina V. The U.S. Justice Dept.

Why did everyone freak out when Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, met with Paul Ryan, speaker of the House, on Thursday?

The meeting was about an hour and the head of the Republican National Committee declared it Great! [Ryan still didn't endorse Trump](https://www.buzzfeed.com/tariniparti/trump-and-ryan-meeting?utm_term=.ijnkLPQonk#.vro8ZoyKN8), but described his meeting in the same terms one would describe a blind date, saying Trump “had a very good personality” and that “he is a very warm and genuine person.”  

Ryan then held a press conference, where he seemed to describe his meeting in the same terms one would describe a blind date.

It's because earlier this week Ryan said he wasn't ready to endorse Trump.

2\. 2016 U.S. Elections

Brazil’s Senate has voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff this week. When was she first sworn into office?

Dilma Rousseff, who was sworn in as the first woman president of Brazil in 2011, [has been impeached](https://www.buzzfeed.com/franciswhittaker/brazils-senate-has-voted-to-impeach-president-dilma-rousseff?utm_term=.dpAdzbRPQd#.sxOogZGw8o) [a corruption scandal](https://www.buzzfeed.com/hayesbrown/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-brazils-crazy-3-bill?utm_term=.apE2AejBk2#.gbm9vamBn9) that involves the laundering of billions of dollars and political intrigue straight out of a movie.

3\. Brazil's Political Crisis

Why did a U.S. Senate committee write a letter to Facebook?

Senate Republicans sent a letter to Facebook after a report cited a few former editors who claimed they suppressed conservative news coverage from the trending module. In response, Facebook [published its internal guidelines](%20its%20internal%20guidelines%20for%20its%20influential%20%E2%80%9CTrending%20Topics%E2%80%9D%20section) for its "Trending Topics."

It's allegations that it's suppressing conservative news stories.

4\. Facebook

Italy is creating same-sex civil unions. Which Western European country still doesn't offer legal protection for gay couples?

Every large EU member state in Western Europe except Germany has established [marriage equality, and Germany has long provided for a partnership status with similar legal benefits.](https://www.buzzfeed.com/lesterfeder/italy-is-finally-creating-civil-unions-for-same-sex-couples?utm_term=.hv53Vj2x03)

It's none of the above. Italy is the last country in Western Europe that offers no legal recognition for gay couples.

5\. LGBT Rights

Australia will head to the polls on July 2 after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for a dissolution of both houses of parliament — making it the country's longest campaign season in about how many years?

The 55-day [campaign season](https://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeednews/ausvotes-day-one-its-finally-on?utm_term=.kq1OqVo4zO#.mrWNO9VbgN) will be the country’s longest in 50 years. We know, Americans, we know.

It's 50.

6\. Australia's Elections

Why is Hollywood under federal investigation?

The agency that monitors [employment discrimination](https://www.buzzfeed.com/maryanngeorgantopoulos/hollywood-gender-bias-investigation?utm_term=.sipLw0nG5L#.ssN6ajqzy6) has launched an investigation into Hollywood’s hiring practices as it relates to female directors, the American Civil Liberties Union said.

It's lack of female directors.

7\. Eyes On Hollywood

Which player is the first MVP in NBA history to win the award by a unanimous vote?

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry [was named](https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikehayes/steph-curry-is-the-nbas-first-unanimous-mvp?utm_term=.lqqjQqGxbj#.wm0W9Q3z5W) the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2015–16 season, earning him back-to-back MVP awards.

It's Stephen Curry.

8\. What A Baller

Which country do millennials think is the coolest, according to _U.S. News & World Report_?

“Canadians pride themselves in encouraging all of their citizens to honor their own cultures,” wrote [U.S. News & World Report](https://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenstrapagiel/millennials-think-canada-is-the-cool?utm_term=.ao3YqR90WY#.ftkPaZvX7P). But for the best country to actually live in, Canada was bumped down to second in favor of Australia, which is fair.

It's Canada.

9\. The Coolest Country

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