Where the tide could be turning… Ukraine. Over the weekend, the war-stricken country gained crucial territory in its efforts to fight off Russia. Ukrainian forces have entered the eastern city of Izium — just five days after Ukraine began its offensive in the northeast Kharkiv region. Thousands of Russian troops have since retreated. Russia’s been using Izium — a major transportation hub — to provide supplies for its troops in northeastern Ukraine for months. Ukraine has also freed other villages in the Kharkiv region. Now, as the war hits 200 days, Western officials say Russian troops are becoming “increasingly isolated.” This also comes as Ukraine pushes forward on its offensive in the Russian-held southern port city of Kherson. What’s asking for the itemized receipt… Visa. Over the weekend, the world’s largest payment processor said it will start categorizing gun store sales. Almost every purchase has its own code on a credit card — including places like supermarkets, clothing stores, and coffee shops. But gun store sales show as “general merchandise.” Gun control advocates have been pushing for that to change. For example, they’ve pointed to the 2016 Orlando shooting, when a gunman used credit cards to spend $26,000 on guns and ammunition in the days leading up to the attack. Supporters say if categorized differently, that money could have been flagged as suspicious activity. Now, Visa — joined by American Express, MasterCard, and others — is making the switch. But there are concerns… Swiping away privacy: Gun rights activists see this as overreaching surveillance. And many are concerned they could be flagged for perfectly legal behavior. Meanwhile, banks could decide whether to stop gun store purchases from even going through. Which scientific breakthrough everyone’s excited about now… Galleri. A new blood test has reportedly shown the potential to predict multiple types of cancer, early. The Galleri test looks for cancer DNA in the blood. Now, during a trial with more than 6,600 adults ages 50 and up, the test correctly found tumors or cancer in more than 30 people — including cases of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and blood cancer. Most of these cases involved forms of cancer people don’t normally get screened for. And many were in the early stages. NHS in England has called it a “gamechanger.” Doctors believe it could eventually save countless lives. Next up: a trial with more than 160,000 people is expected to wrap up next year. While the Buffalo Bills are scoring on the field… US Open winners scored on the court. What’s always part of our world… “The Little Mermaid” trailer. | 