G20 in Asheville: European finance officials pushed back on Russia’s surprise in-person return, after Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; Europe signaled it won’t normalize ties while Ukraine’s war continues, and even skipped including Russia in a group photo. Iran pressure and growth-first agenda: Bessent used the summit to argue for growth to tackle global debt, while warning countries to follow U.S. sanctions on Iran and threatening more economic pressure as strikes flare again in the Strait of Hormuz. Yen talks: Japan’s finance minister and the BOJ governor met Bessent amid the yen’s weakness, with Bessent saying he expects steps to strengthen the currency. NC elections fight: The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s block on USPS mail-ballot rules, with states including North Carolina set to begin sending ballots soon. ICE trial in Charlotte: In federal court, ICE agents testified about alleged false statements during an Operation Charlotte’s Web protest case. San Diego mosque livestream case (NC teen): A Forsyth County grand jury indicted a 17-year-old, Sarah Santiago, charging her with murder by aiding and abetting for allegedly livestreaming the attack and distributing the attackers’ manifesto. Public safety: NC health officials warned of rabies exposure after baby goats tested positive at a mobile petting zoo, listing multiple counties and dates. Local justice: A Salisbury tattoo artist’s death was ruled a homicide after a body was found near Catawba College.