By Mustafa Qadri, CNN

(CNN) — More commonly known as the home of Santa Claus and for its landscapes reminiscent of the magical world of Narnia, Lapland in Finland is inviting tourists to swap reindeer rides for a summer-long hunt for hidden gold.

Participants will explore the trails and landmarks of Levi, a resort in northern Finland, known for winter ski slopes and views of the Northern Lights, where fortune hunters will be in search of a gold bar worth 20,000 euros ($23,300).

The Midnight Sun Hunt begins on June 18 at the Levi Visitor Centre, according to a statement from Visit Levi on Tuesday.

Participants can collect their first clue and register for the hunt at the center. After, further clues will be shared, leading hikers through local trails, attractions and landmarks, each bringing them closer to the hidden prize.

The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.

The final clue is set to be revealed on August 22.

Situated above the Arctic Circle, Levi is best known as one of Finland’s premier ski destinations and a popular winter hotspot.

During the summer months, the region experiences the midnight sun, giving Lapland 24-hour sunlight during certain periods.

Visit Levi described the summer period as a hidden gem waiting to be explored.

“Levi is known above all for its winter, but the northern summer is still undiscovered by many,” said Satu Pesonen, CEO of Visit Levi, in the statement.

“We want to give travelers a new reason to visit Levi when the sun never sets and the fell landscape reveals a completely different side of itself.”

The Levi ski resort is one of many winter season hotspots across Europe that has diversified, offering snow-free ventures like paragliding, hiking, river rafting and mountain biking.

The Midnight Sun Hunt is organized in cooperation with Agnico Eagle Finland, a gold mining company based in Kittilä, and Levi Ski Resort.

Participants keen to join are instructed to move responsibly, stay within permitted areas and respect the natural environment. The hunt does not require digging or disturbing the terrain in any way, organizers said.

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By Ben Church, CNN

(CNN) — After beating compatriot Elina Svitolina in an all-Ukrainian quarterfinal at Roland Garros 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday, tennis player Marta Kostyuk was overcome with emotion.

With tears rolling down her face, the 23-year-old addressed the French Open crowd after reaching the first grand slam semifinal of her career, dedicating her achievement to the people of Ukraine who continue to face an uncertain future amid the war with Russia.

“I want ​to start with this historical match that we played today with ​Elina (Svitolina),” she said.

“We had a very difficult night again in Ukraine, especially in Kyiv, so ⁠many people dead. I want to give this match to the ​Ukrainian people and their resilience. Thank you. Slava Ukraini.”

It was a tough match on an emotional day in Paris, with several Ukrainian flags seen waving in the stands. This was the first time in the Open Era that two Ukrainians were playing each other in the quarterfinal stage of a grand slam, made all the more poignant after another night of violence in their home country.

At least 18 people were killed in the overnight assault, including six people in Kyiv and 12 others, of which two were children, in Dnipro, according to Ukrainian officials. In total, more than 100 people were wounded.

World No. 15 Kostyuk initially got the better of her idol and won the first set, but momentum swung in the second with Svitolina leveling the match.

With the quarterfinal in a frantic deciding set, Kostyuk gathered her composure first to win in one hour and 49 minutes, becoming the first Ukrainian woman to reach the last four at Roland Garros in the Open Era.

Notably, Kostyuk will now face Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in the semifinal on Thursday.

Despite being over the moon with her success, world No. 15 Kostyuk quickly praised Svitolina for the legacy she has created both on and off the court.

Svitolina is a former world No. 3 and the most accomplished Ukrainian in WTA history. She has also continued to use her platform to raise awareness of Ukraine’s plight since the war, raising funds to help with the relief effort.

“Of course, I want to point out Elina and her incredible impact on Ukrainian tennis, on Ukrainians, on me, on everyone who is watching. She’s an incredible fighter,” Kostyuk said.

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Por Aileen Graef y Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN

El presidente Donald Trump nombró este martes al funcionario de vivienda Bill Pulte —quien ha desempeñado un papel destacado en avivar la campaña de represalias del presidente— como director nacional interino de Inteligencia.

“Nombro al Director de la Agencia Federal de Financiamiento de la Vivienda y Presidente de Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, William J. Pulte, como Director Interino de Inteligencia Nacional. William cuenta con una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los asuntos más delicados de Estados Unidos, la seguridad y solidez de los mercados y más de US$ 10 billones en Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, un aumento sustancial con respecto a hace apenas 12 meses”, declaró Trump en una publicación en Truth Social.

Desde su oficina en la Agencia Federal de Financiamiento de la Vivienda, Pulte desempeñó un papel extraordinario al presionar al Departamento de Justicia para que emprendiera algunas de sus investigaciones más impactantes contra los adversarios personales del presidente.

Remitió al Departamento de Justicia los casos de la fiscal general de Nueva York, Letitia James; del representante Eric Swalwell; del senador Adam Schiff; y de la fiscal de distrito del condado de Fulton, Fani Willis —todos ellos demócratas que se han enfrentado directamente al presidente— para que fueran investigados por fraude hipotecario.

También remitió el caso de la gobernadora de la Reserva Federal, Lisa Cook, por acusaciones de fraude similares.

Las cinco personas han negado las acusaciones de Pulte, y solo la investigación contra James derivó en la presentación de cargos, aunque estos fueron posteriormente desestimados por un juez federal.

Aun así, dichas remisiones suscitaron acusaciones generalizadas de que la administración Trump estaba utilizando el sistema judicial para consumar actos de venganza. La Oficina de Responsabilidad Gubernamental (GAO) incluso abrió una investigación sobre Pulte por un posible abuso de autoridad.

En su publicación en Truth Social, Trump añadió que Pulte también permanecería en sus cargos actuales hasta que se designe a un director nacional permanente de Inteligencia (DNI), nombramiento que requeriría la confirmación del Senado.

Este anuncio se produce después de que Tulsi Gabbard anunciara, a finales de mayo, que dejaría su cargo como directora nacional de Inteligencia.

Esta noticia fue actualizada.

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By Andy Rose, CNN

(CNN) — As clashes between law enforcement and protesters have brought nationwide attention to the Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, the city threatened Tuesday to expand its lawsuit against the private company that operates the detention center unless city officials are allowed to inspect it.

“GEO (Group) is a private company who is hiding under the auspices of a contract that they have with the federal government,” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a news conference.

“This is a private facility – private workers – and they are subject to state and municipal laws,” he added. “They cannot be shielded by a contract that they have with Homeland Security.”

The 1,000-bed site is owned and operated by The GEO Group, a private contractor that manages 21 Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, according to its website.

Longstanding complaints about the operation of the facility came to a head over Memorial Day weekend when detainees, according to their representatives, began a hunger and labor strike to protest conditions inside that they said were inhumane. The allegations helped precipitate days of protests outside the facility, some of which led to demonstrators’ arrests.

The Department of Homeland Security has denied there was a hunger strike and pushed back against allegations of inhumane living conditions.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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