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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 Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Near Caracas Causing Widespread Death and Damage
Venezuela was hit by two strong earthquakes on June 24 near Caracas, killing at least 164 and injuring over 700 as rescue efforts continue.
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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 marry in star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married on July 3, 2026, in a large ceremony at Madison Square Garden officiated by Adam Sandler.
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Micron Technology posts $41.5B Q3 revenue, signs AI memory deal with Anthropic
Micron reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $41.46 billion and net profit of $28.24 billion, and struck a strategic AI memory supply deal with 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 powerful earthquakes strike near Caracas killing at least 920 and injuring over 3,300
Two earthquakes near Caracas on June 24 registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing widespread damage and killing at least 920 people.
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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 prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit off Iwate, northern Japan, on June 25 causing strong shaking and damage but no tsunami warnings were issued.
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Diego Maradona's 1986 blue shirt sells for $9.28 million amid Tepito origin debate
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final shirt sold for $9.28 million, with its Tepito market origin debated in Mexico City.
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Micron Technology posts $41.46B Q3 revenue, forecasts $50B Q4 amid strong AI demand
Micron Technology reported fiscal third quarter revenue of $41.46 billion and forecasted $50 billion for Q4, driven by AI chip demand through 2027.
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Hezbollah Rejects US-Brokered Israel-Lebanon Security Agreement Amid Ongoing Conflict
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered security deal on June 26, but Hezbollah and Lebanese officials rejected it, intensifying tensions.[s3,s11]
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Micah Lasher wins costly New York 12th District Democratic primary amid AI regulation fight
Micah Lasher defeated Alex Bores in New York’s 12th District Democratic primary in a spending-heavy contest focused on AI regulation.
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Amazon’s Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi ahead of US commercial expansion
Zoox revealed an updated robotaxi focused on comfort and communication, prepping for scaled US production and paid service launch.