Stocks plummeted on Monday, raising fears of a U.S. recession as Dow and S&P saw their worst performances in over two years, though economists advise caution in assuming the worst. RFK Jr. admitted in a resurfaced video to dumping a dead bear cub in Central Park a decade ago, sparking controversy among conspiracy theorists. A judge ruled that Google has been exploiting users and stifling competition, marking the company as a monopolist. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips provided by billionaire Harlan Crow, continuing his pattern of not reporting gifts. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after a deadly government crackdown on protests, ending her 15-year reign.

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Global stock markets plummet (Reuters)

RFK Jr. admits to killing bear, leaving it in Central Park (NPR)

Google charged with illegal monopoly over internet search (AP)

Clarence Thomas fails to disclose GOP donor trip (AP)

Bangladesh PM resigns, flees the country (Reuters)