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NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves one-year rent freeze on one million apartments
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rent increases on roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments starting October 1, 2026.
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Stardew Valley Creator Eric Barone Updates Fans on Haunted Chocolatier After 5 Years in Development
Eric Barone provided a June update on Haunted Chocolatier, revealing ongoing focus on UI design after more than five years of development.
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Oleksandr Usyk Vacates WBC, WBA, IBF Heavyweight Titles but Plans Final Fight
Oleksandr Usyk, 39, has vacated his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight belts but says he will not retire and plans one more fight.
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Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi quits Umno over Johor candidate dispute and palace claims
Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi resigned from Umno on June 25, citing disputes over Johor candidate selection and alleging palace interference.
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Former Xbox Employees Allege Layoffs Used to Retaliate Against Whistleblowers
Ex-Xbox staff say layoffs punished those who reported misconduct or challenged management at Halo Studios and beyond.
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Two Hong Kong bookstore owners arrested and bailed over sedition and money laundering charges
Two proprietors of Hunter bookstore in Hong Kong were arrested on sedition and money laundering charges and released on bail today.
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Gadi Eisenkot emerges as main challenger to Netanyahu ahead of Israel elections
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party gains ground as main rival to Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary vote.
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital services tax on US firms
US President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000, Hits Lowest Since October 2024 Amid Bear Market
Bitcoin dropped below $60,000 on June 25, 2026, hitting $59,023, the lowest since October 2024, amid an eight-month bear market and ETF outflows.
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US vows to protect Gulf states' interests amid Iran talks
The US has pledged to safeguard Gulf states' interests during talks with Iran as tensions rise.
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England's Reece James ruled out of World Cup match against Panama with hamstring injury
England defender Reece James is sidelined for the June 27 World Cup match against Panama due to a hamstring injury sustained on June 24.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 Ends After Discounts on Robot Vacuums, Fire TV Sticks, and Security Cameras
Amazon Prime Day 2026, running June 23-26, featured deep discounts on robot vacuums, Fire TV devices, and smart home security cameras worldwide.
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US accuses Iran of drone attack on cargo ship; retaliatory strikes follow
The US blamed Iran for a drone strike on cargo ship Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz and responded with airstrikes on June 26.
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New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza after poor 2026 season start
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on June 26, 2026, after a 34-47 start and named Andy Green interim manager.
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Epic Games CEO unveils Unreal Engine 6 plans with AI and industry openness
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced Unreal Engine 6 will enter early access end of 2027 with AI tools and cross-platform goals.
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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces surround el-Obeid amid fears of imminent attack
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces surrounded the key city of el-Obeid ahead of a possible ground offensive, raising warnings of mass atrocities.
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Binance fails EU crypto license in Greece, plans to stop services to European users
Binance failed to secure a MiCA license in Greece by the June 30 deadline and will cease services to EU customers next week unless authorized elsewhere.
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China's securities regulator orders halt on new foreign exposure via total return swaps
China’s CSRC directed brokers to stop offering new foreign exposure through total return swaps starting this week to curb outbound investment risks.
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Federal judge orders DOJ to release or justify withheld unredacted Epstein files by July 2
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the Department of Justice to release or explain withheld unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records by July 2, 2026.
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Japan and Sweden draw 1-1 to advance from Group F in 2026 World Cup
Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw on June 25 at Dallas Stadium, both advancing to the World Cup round of 32 from Group F.
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Malaysia Customs seize RM52.9 million in AI servers at KLIA Free Trade Zone
Malaysia's Customs seized 72 advanced AI servers worth RM52.9 million on June 5 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Trade Zone.
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US Companies Shift from Aggressive AI Spending to Strategic Token Use Amid Costs
Major US firms are cutting AI token spending after rapid budget overruns and uncertain returns lead to tighter controls and cost shifts.
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Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing pilot and injuring 13
A Sunward SA60L light plane crashed into Beijing's 108-floor CITIC Tower on June 26, killing the pilot and injuring 13 on the ground.
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Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information
John Bolton pleaded guilty June 26 to illegally retaining classified national defense information, resolving an 18-count indictment against him.