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OpenAI and Broadcom Complete Design of Jalapeño AI Chip to Cut Inference Costs by Half
OpenAI and Broadcom announced completion of their custom AI inference chip Jalapeño, aiming to halve AI inference costs starting in 2026.
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Illegally Extracting AI Model Claude’s Capabilities
Anthropic accused Alibaba of a large-scale ‘distillation attack’ extracting Claude AI’s advanced functions from April to June 2026.
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Micron's strong sales forecast boosts AI sector and global markets
Micron Technology beat sales estimates, sending its stock up 13-15% and lifting US and Asian markets on AI optimism.
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Gold Prices Fall Below $4,000 Amid Strong Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Risks
Gold prices dropped below $4,000 per ounce in late June 2026 due to a stronger US dollar, Fed rate hike expectations, and easing geopolitical tensions.
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Philippines temporarily bans GoreBox after school shooting involving teenage suspects
The Philippines blocked the violent video game GoreBox after a 14-year-old accused in a Tacloban school shooting was found to play it.
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Kedah Exco Haim Hilman pleads not guilty to charge over university admissions remarks
Kedah state executive councillor Haim Hilman pleaded not guilty to charges of causing public alarm with allegations on public university admissions.
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ECB Officials Signal Possible Further Rate Hikes Amid Persistent Inflation
European Central Bank officials say further interest rate hikes may be needed to control inflation above target through 2027.
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Ukraine launches preemptive strikes on Russian energy facilities, hitting oil refining capacity
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy ordered drone attacks on Russian war-related energy infrastructure causing power outages and refinery shutdowns.
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AI agents and automation lead GitHub growth with video, stock, and web tools
Open source AI agents dominate today’s trending repos, powering video production, stock analysis, web cloning, and more.
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Gold prices fall below $4000 on strong dollar and hawkish Fed; Goldman Sachs cuts forecast
Gold prices dropped below $4000 per ounce in June as a strong US dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve signals pressured the market.
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Two strong earthquakes near Caracas kill over 160 and cause major damage in Venezuela
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck western Venezuela near Caracas on June 24, killing at least 164 and injuring over 900.
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Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly accessing its Claude AI model via fraudulent accounts
Anthropic accused Alibaba of using nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts to access its Claude AI model in a large-scale attack from April to June 2026.
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Austin Reaves signs record 4-year, $185 million max extension with Lakers
Austin Reaves agreed to a 4-year, $185 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, setting a record for undrafted NBA players.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan wedding events at Madison Square Garden in early July 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will hold wedding events at Madison Square Garden July 2-3 with street closures approved around the venue.
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Micron Technology posts Q3 revenue of $41.46B, signs $22B supply deals with Anthropic
Micron Technology reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $41.46 billion and announced $22 billion in long-term supply agreements, including a partnership with AI firm Anthropic.
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Japan unveils 370 trillion yen 14-year plan focusing on AI and semiconductors
Japan announced a 14-year investment plan of 370 trillion yen targeting AI, semiconductors, and other tech sectors starting from 2026.
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All 32 Largest US Banks Pass 2026 Fed Stress Test, Announce Dividend Hikes and Buybacks
The Federal Reserve tested 32 top US banks, all passing its 2026 stress test, enabling dividend increases and share buyback programs.
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Two Major Earthquakes Near Caracas Cause Severe Damage and Hundreds of Deaths
Two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas on June 24, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 160, with numbers rising to over 900.
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White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental funding, mostly for Iran war amid GOP tensions
The White House asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, including $67 billion for the Iran war, sparking GOP conflict.
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Stanford 2026 Graduates Express Mixed Views on AI Amid Job and Ethics Concerns
Stanford graduates voiced both optimism and fears at the 2026 commencement over AI’s rapid impact on jobs, ethics, and education.
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Trump criticizes NATO allies for failing to support US war against Iran; NATO chief defends alliance role
President Trump expressed disappointment with NATO allies’ support during the US war against Iran, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted alliance contributions.
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Cerebras shares drop nearly 20% after 2026 sales and margin outlook disappoint investors
Cerebras shares fell up to 20% after the company forecasted lower full-year gross margins despite strong Q1 results.
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US-Iran Talks Ease Oil Prices as Taiwan Stocks Hit Record Highs
US and Iran completed first round of talks in Switzerland, easing oil prices; Taiwan stocks soared while US markets showed mixed results on June 22, 2026.
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off Iwate coast in northern Japan with no tsunami warning
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit offshore Iwate prefecture on June 25, causing strong shaking and train disruptions but no major damage or tsunami warning.