The Washington Post estimates that Obama’s Africa trip could cost $60 million to $100 million. A more precise estimate is impossible because details about the president’s security are classified. 

Chicago Public Schools says its plan to close 50 schools and programs means that it will have to lay off nearly 850 workers. They will be notified in mid-July. CPS says some of those workers will be eligible to reapply for other jobs. 

According to the latest leak from Edward Snowden, The Guardian reports that the British government monitored the communications of several foreign politicians, going so far as to set up fake Internet cafes to spy on their computer usage. 

Father’s Day weekend was marred by violence in Chicago, with a total of 36 people shot, seven fatally. Overnight on Sunday alone, 13 were wounded and six were killed. 

Reformist-backed candidate Hasan Rowhani won Iran’s presidential race Saturday with more than 18 million—a little over half—of the votes cast.