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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Countries with Digital Services Tax on US Firms
President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on imports from countries imposing digital services taxes on American companies.
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US accuses Iran of drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, violating ceasefire
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of firing drones at a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, violating a ceasefire.
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New York Mets fire Carlos Mendoza as manager after poor 2026 start
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on June 26 following a 34-47 start and hired Andy Green as interim manager.
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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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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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John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information in federal court
Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to unlawfully retaining classified defense information on June 26, 2026.
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SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service in US competing with major carriers
SpaceX told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for US consumers, potentially rivaling Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
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Apple to skip high-end M6 chips, focus on AI-driven M7 series for Macs
Apple plans to skip M6 Pro and Max chips and launch AI-focused M7 chips starting early 2027, with a touchscreen MacBook using M5 chips due late 2026 or early 2027.
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2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament
Auston Trusty's goal on June 25 made the 2026 World Cup the highest-scoring in history, surpassing 172 goals set in 2022.
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OpenAI delays full GPT-5.6 release at US government request citing security concerns
OpenAI is limiting initial access to its GPT-5.6 AI model to vetted partners approved by the US government amid national security concerns.
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Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles after four-year absence at age 44
Serena Williams received a wildcard to compete in the 2026 Wimbledon women's singles, returning after four years away from singles play.
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Strait of Hormuz ship transits near 60% of pre-conflict volume with record daily total
A record 78 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 24, lifting June transit volume to 57% of pre-conflict levels amid partial recovery [s1,s2,s7].
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Trump Announces Plan to Use Frozen Iranian Assets to Buy US Farm Goods, Denied by Iran
US President Trump said Iran will use frozen assets to purchase American crops, but Iranian parliament speaker denied the claim.
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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-minute goal in World Cup Group D match in Los Angeles
Turkey defeated a second-string US team 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner at SoFi Stadium on June 25, 2026.
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OpenAI Considers Delaying IPO to 2027, SoftBank Shares Drop Sharply
OpenAI may postpone its IPO from fall 2026 to 2027 amid tech market volatility, causing SoftBank shares to fall 11-13% on June 26, 2026.
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New York City Rent Guidelines Board freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
On June 25, 2026, New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rent increases for about one million rent-stabilized apartments for up to two years.
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OpenAI Considers Delaying IPO to 2027 Amid Tech Market Volatility
OpenAI is weighing postponing its initial public offering until 2027, citing tech stock volatility and uncertain market conditions.
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JPMorgan appoints Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents as Marianne Lake retires
JPMorgan named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents and announced Marianne Lake's retirement on June 25, 2026.
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Thailand’s stock market leads Southeast Asia on Delta Electronics’ AI surge
Thailand’s stock market is the top Southeast Asian performer this year, driven by Delta Electronics’ 80% stock surge on AI infrastructure demand.
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U.S. coach Pochettino to rest four yellow-carded players vs Turkey in World Cup
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino announced he will bench four players with yellow cards for today’s World Cup group match against Turkey.
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Trump questions US role in deadly missile strike on Iran girls’ school in 2023
Former US President Trump cast doubt June 24 on US responsibility for a 2023 missile strike that killed over 175 at an Iranian girls’ school.
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Qualcomm unveils Dragonfly C1000 AI data center CPU with Meta as launch customer
Qualcomm introduced its Dragonfly C1000 AI data center CPU as Meta commits to deploy it starting in 2028.
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Australia's Jacob Italiano out of World Cup match vs Paraguay with injury
Australia full back Jacob Italiano will miss Thursday's World Cup Group D match against Paraguay due to an adductor injury.
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Supergirl Movie Starring Milly Alcock Opens With Mixed Reviews
Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock and directed by Craig Gillespie, opened June 26 with mixed critical reception worldwide.