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Jul 01, 2025

United States Politics

United States Politics Article 1.

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs $115 Billion State Budget with Tax Cuts and Raises

Original Source: Newsday

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 00:43:34 EST

- Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new state budget of about $115 billion into law.

- The budget is approximately $4 billion less than the current adjusted budget.

- DeSantis used line-item veto power to reduce the Legislature's proposed budget by nearly $600 million.

- The budget and a related tax cut package include a 2% raise for state workers and a 10% to 15% pay hike for state law enforcement.

- $1.3 billion a year in tax cuts for families and businesses and $4 billion for scholarships to private and religious schools are included.

- The bill signing event was held in The Villages, a conservative stronghold.

- Florida officials are managing the loss of federal coronavirus funding and concerns about national economic policies, while setting aside reserves.

United States Politics Article 2.

U.S. 2024 Election Sees Continued Use of Alternative Voting Methods

Original Source: WKMG

Original Author(s): Associated Press, Christina A. Cassidy

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 23:04:13 EST

- A report by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission was released on Monday.

- More than 158 million ballots were counted in the November 2024 presidential election.

- Roughly 30% of voters used a mail ballot in the 2024 election.

- Election Day voting declined from 49% in 2022 to roughly 37% in 2024.

- Drop boxes were in use in 35 states plus the District of Columbia in 2024, with 21 states reporting nearly 15 million mail ballots returned via drop boxes.

- President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March targeting mail voting, requiring all ballots to be received by Election Day.

- Oregon and Washington filed a lawsuit against the executive order regarding mail voting.

United States Politics Article 3.

Colin Allred Announces Candidacy for Texas Senate Seat in 2026 Election

Original Source: KTBS

Original Author(s): Associated Press

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:22:34 EST

- Colin Allred announced a run for the U.S. Senate against Republican Sen. John Cornyn.

- Colin Allred previously ran against Sen. Ted Cruz last year and lost by nearly 9 percentage points.

- Democrats spent over $130 million in the previous election to unseat Ted Cruz.

- Colin Allred is a former NFL linebacker and attorney.

- Colin Allred entered Congress in 2018 after flipping a Republican district in Dallas.

- Former astronaut Terry Virts is also a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate race.

- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP primary.

United States Politics Article 4.

California Leaders Enact CEQA Rollback to Expedite Housing Development

Original Source: The Seattle Times

Original Author(s): Soumya Karlamangla, Adam Nagourney

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 04:05:46 EST

- Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed two bills allowing many development projects to bypass rigorous environmental review.

- The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been a key tool for environmentalists and neighbors to halt unwanted projects since its inception over 50 years ago.

- Newsom threatened to reject the state budget unless lawmakers rolled back CEQA.

- One bill exempts high-density projects from CEQA if they are not on environmentally sensitive or hazardous sites.

- CEQA was originally signed into law in 1970 by then-Governor Ronald Reagan.

- The changes were widely supported by Democrats and had some bipartisan support in the state Capitol.

- The legislation aims to accelerate legal review and make it easier to rezone areas for more housing development.

United States Politics Article 5.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs $117.4 Billion Florida State Budget into Law

Original Source: WFTS

Original Author(s): Forrest Saunders

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 21:53:19 EST

- Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's $117.4 billion budget into law on Monday.

- The budget includes roughly $600 million in "line-item" cuts and is $10 million above DeSantis' original February proposal.

- DeSantis vetoed a plan to move $200 million from the state's wildlife corridor and $750 million planned for budget reserves.

- The budget includes increases to K-12 per-pupil spending, pay raises for state workers, and permanent tax breaks for school and hurricane preparations.

- A proposed $1 million study to eliminate property taxes was vetoed by DeSantis.

- The budget introduces permanent sales tax holidays for back-to-school and hurricane supplies, a new tax holiday for hunting and fishing gear, and eliminates Florida's business rent tax.

- President Donald Trump is confirmed to join DeSantis for the launch of a migrant deportation center in the Everglades.

United States Politics Article 6.

Alabama Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Ten Commandments Display Legislation in 2026

Original Source: timesfreepress.com

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 17:16:34 EST

- Alabama state Sen. Keith Kelley and Rep. Mark Gidley plan to reintroduce a mandate for public schools to display the Ten Commandments in the 2026 Legislative session.

- House Bill 178 and Senate Bill 166, aimed at requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in schools, did not pass in the 2025 Alabama legislative session.

- Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2018 allowing but not mandating the display of the Ten Commandments on public property.

- The Louisiana Legislature passed a law in 2024 mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms, which was ruled unconstitutional by a federal court.

- The intent behind the Alabama legislation is to display the Ten Commandments in historical context rather than for religious reasons.

- The ACLU of Alabama opposes the legislation, arguing that the Ten Commandments are inherently religious, not historical.

- The Alabama Legislature's 2026 session is scheduled to begin in January.

United States Politics Article 7.

Senate Debates One Big Beautiful Bill Act Amid Varying Opinions

Original Source: KRCR

Original Author(s): Ray Lewis

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 21:18:44 EST

- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed a desire to leave during discussions on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

- The Senate is reviewing the House's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aimed at cutting taxes and altering federal program funding.

- Democratic senators held the Senate floor on Sunday night into Monday morning, concluding at 1 a.m.

- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, requested the Senate adjournment after 10:30 p.m. due to time concerns.

- Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., have expressed concerns over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

- Sen. Ron Johnson wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the bill would add to the federal deficit.

- Sen. Ron Johnson expressed support for the bill on NPR, citing a commitment to return to a "reasonable pre-pandemic level of spending."

United States Politics Article 8.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Announces Retirement Ahead of 2024 Elections

Original Source: Daily Mail Online

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 20:56:15 EST

- North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis announced his retirement over the weekend.

- President Donald Trump threatened to back a primary candidate against Tillis.

- Sen. Thom Tillis’ retirement announcement opens up a Senate seat for the 2026 midterm elections.

- The Republican National Committee Chairman is Michael Whatley, a former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole.

- Lara Trump, formerly co-chair of the Republican National Committee, declined to run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina in 2022.

- Former Gov. Roy Cooper is considering a run for the Senate but has not announced his decision.

- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

United States Politics Article 9.

Supreme Court to Rule on National Party Spending Limits Challenge

Original Source: ArcaMax

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 17:26:00 EST

- The Supreme Court will decide on a Republican-led challenge to limits on national political party spending coordinated with federal candidates.

- The challenge was brought by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, then-Sen. JD Vance, and former Rep. Steve Chabot.

- The case challenges a U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruling that upheld spending limits first set in the 1970s.

- Oral arguments will be held in the Supreme Court's next term, starting in October, with a decision expected by June.

- The Democratic National Committee and Democratic Senate and House campaign committees have been granted a request to defend the limits.

- The Federal Election Campaign Act, passed and amended in 1974, sets the coordinated party spending limits, which vary by office and state.

- The case is titled National Republican Senatorial Committee et al., v. Federal Election Commission et al.

United States Politics Article 10.

Chicago Mayor's Office Coordinated with Unregistered Lobbyists During Legislative Session

Original Source: ArcaMax

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 20:14:07 EST

- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inner circle coordinated with outside lobbyists not registered to lobby on behalf of the city during the recent Illinois General Assembly session.

- The lobbyists involved were Lakeisha Purchase, Frank Bass, and Vincent Williams, who did not update their registration to show the city as a client before the General Assembly adjourned on June 1.

- John Arena, the city's Springfield IGA director, stated that the lobbyists' contracts with the city were pending at the time.

- Lakeisha Purchase registered the city as her lobbying client on June 23, after the Chicago Tribune inquired about the lobbyists.

- Purchase is also a Springfield alderwoman and has lobbied the state since 2023.

- Frank Bass is a registered lobbyist for the Chicago Teachers Union and Williams is a lobbyist for the Chicago Transit Authority.

- Lobbyists must register with the Illinois state within two business days of representing client interests or face penalties.

Business

Business Article 1.

Kolte Patil Developers Hits 52-Week High Amid Blackstone Partnership Deal

Original Source: Business Standard

Original Author(s): Deepak Korgaonkar

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:57:28 EST

- Shares of Kolte Patil Developers reached a 52-week high of ₹488.65, rallying 5 per cent on the BSE during Tuesday's intra-day trade.

- The stock price of Kolte Patil Developers surpassed its previous high of ₹475.30 on June 23, 2025, and a record high of ₹584 on January 9, 2024.

- Kolte Patil Developers' stock price surged 12 per cent after the company's board approved the allotment of 12.68 million equity shares to BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd.

- Kolte Patil Developers entered a strategic partnership with Blackstone, with Blackstone acquiring up to 66 per cent stake for a total of ₹1,800 crore.

- Blackstone will be classified as a promoter with joint control over Kolte Patil Developers.

- Motilal Oswal Financial Services maintains a BUY rating on Kolte Patil Developers with a target price of ₹560 per share.

- Kolte Patil Developers reported a 9 per cent decline in FY25 pre-sales to ₹2,790 crore.

Business Article 2.

Gate Cryptocurrency Platform Surpasses 30 Million Users, Expands Global Presence

Original Source: CryptoPotato

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:09:40 EST

- Gate is a cryptocurrency trading platform that has surpassed 30 million registered users.

- According to Gate's May 2025 Transparency Report, the platform has experienced growth in trading activity and ecosystem expansion.

- Gate ranks second globally in 24-hour spot trading volume and is in the top three worldwide for token liquidity and trading breadth.

- The platform celebrated its 12th anniversary in May by adopting the new global domain Gate.com and introducing an updated logo.

- Gate Technology FZE has obtained a VASP license under the supervision of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority as of May.

- As of June 2025, Gate holds a total reserve value of $10.453 billion, with a reserve ratio of 123.09%.

- Gate was founded in 2013 by Dr. Han and serves over 30 million users with 3,600+ digital assets.

Business Article 3.

Global Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Various Economic Developments

Original Source: Yakima Herald-Republic

Original Author(s): Associated Press, Teresa Cerojano

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:06:58 EST

- Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to 39,986.33.

- The Shanghai Composite index rose 0.4% to 3,457.75.

- South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index increased by 0.6% to 3,089.65.

- Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.1% to 8,541.10.

- Thailand's SET rose by 1.7%.

- The PSEi in Manila, Philippines, increased by 0.9% to 6,423.85.

- U.S. crude oil fell to $65.07 per barrel, and Brent crude dropped to $66.80 per barrel.

Business Article 4.

Jefferies Financial Group's Rating Upgraded by Validea's Growth Investor Model

Original Source: NASDAQ Stock Market

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:57:46 EST

- Validea's Growth Investor model is based on the strategy of Martin Zweig.

- The strategy seeks stocks with accelerating earnings and sales growth, reasonable valuations, and low debt.

- Jefferies Financial Group Inc's rating in Validea's model changed from 54% to 85%.

- Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a global investment banking and capital markets company.

- Its segments include Investment Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management.

- Martin Zweig's stock recommendation newsletter returned an average of 15.9% annually over 15 years.

- Validea provides stock analysis and model portfolios based on strategies by notable investors, including Martin Zweig.

Business Article 5.

Micron Technology Reports Strong Fiscal Q3 2025 Results Amid AI Demand Growth

Original Source: NASDAQ Stock Market

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:34:54 EST

- Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices design graphics processing units (GPUs) commonly associated with AI chips.

- Micron Technology produces memory and storage chips significant for AI workloads across various devices.

- Micron's fiscal 2025 third-quarter revenue was $9.3 billion, a 37% increase from the previous year.

- Micron's compute and networking segment generated $5.1 billion in revenue during the fiscal 2025 third quarter.

- Micron's GAAP earnings per share increased by 460% year over year to $1.68 in the fiscal 2025 third quarter.

- Nvidia selected Micron’s HBM3E solution for its latest Blackwell GPUs, and AMD will use it in its upcoming MI355X GPUs.

- Micron forecasts $10.7 billion in revenue and $2.29 in EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter.

Business Article 6.

Fintech Opportunities Grow with Regulatory Changes Under Trump Administration

Original Source: Reuters

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:09:07 EST

- A federal bank charter is issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and provides a bank the ability to offer a uniform set of deposit and lending products nationwide.

- Federal examination fees are generally higher than state examination fees due to asset size-based charges and shared responsibilities among regulators.

- The Biden administration saw a significant decrease in bank charters and mergers, with over 1,000 banks chartered between 2000 and 2008, compared to an average of six per year between 2010 and 2024.

- The Volcker Rule limits the affiliation of FDIC-insured banks with entities like private equity firms or full-service broker-dealers.

- The FRB removed a six-transaction-per-month limit in 2020 on savings deposits, allowing money market deposit accounts to be offered by ILCs to commercial clients.

- In 2020, Square and Nelnet were granted ILC charters, bypassing some BHCA restrictions.

- As of March 2025, the FDIC rescinded Biden-era proposals related to recordkeeping and brokered deposits to encourage fintech-bank alliances.

Business Article 7.

Nouveau Monde Graphite Settles Interest with Share Issuance to Investissement Québec

Original Source: Junior Mining Network

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:08:00 EST

- Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG) announced the payment of accrued interests related to a private placement.

- The Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange approved the action regarding the accredited interests.

- The accredited interests owed to Investissement Québec were under an unsecured convertible note issued as part of a private placement announced on November 8, 2022.

- 178,531 common shares at a price of US$1.64 each will be issued to Investissement Québec, totaling US$292,791, for interests due on June 30, 2025.

- The issuance of these Common Shares is subject to a hold period of four months and one day.

- The transaction with Investissement Québec constitutes a "transaction with a related party" as per Regulation 61-101.

- Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. is developing mining and processing operations in Québec to supply graphite-based materials for EVs and renewable energy systems.

Business Article 8.

Choreo, LLC Appoints Jason Van de Loo as New CEO

Original Source: Benzinga

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:07:45 EST

- Choreo, LLC announced the hiring of Jason Van de Loo as CEO.

- Jason Van de Loo formerly served as Head of Wealth Management at Edelman Financial Engines.

- Larry Miles will assume the role of Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Choreo, LLC.

- Choreo, LLC became an independent firm in 2022.

- Choreo, LLC serves over 7,000 clients with approximately $27.2 billion in assets under management and advisement as of December 2024.

- Choreo, LLC operates over 40 locations across the United States.

- The Choreo Partner Alliance Program™ is offered through Choreo Partner Alliance, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Business Article 9.

Raanan Katz: Real Estate Mogul and Miami Heat Minority Owner

Original Source: The Real Deal New York

Original Author(s): Francisco Alvarado

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:07:41 EST

- Raanan Katz is a minority owner of the Miami Heat and controls RK Centers, operating over seven dozen shopping centers and big box stores across South Florida and New England.

- RK Centers purchased a Publix-anchored shopping center for $16.4 million and a showroom for $15.2 million in the first six months of this year.

- Raanan Katz was born on a Kibbutz in northern Israel and was a member of the Israeli national basketball team.

- Katz bought a 12 percent stake in the Miami Heat in 1986 and previously part-owned Maccabi Tel Aviv, later selling his stake but continuing sponsorship in Israel.

- In the 2010s, Katz was involved in a legal dispute with former tenant Irina Chevaldina that included a defamation lawsuit and a copyright infringement case against her and Google.

- Katz has three children, David, Dan, and Sabra, who are involved in his real estate business.

- Katz's legal matters included a lawsuit with Chevaldina resolved with a $165,000 payment to the Katzes and blog shutdown as part of a settlement agreement, with other legal skirmishes mostly ending in his favor or settlements.

Business Article 10.

BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty Experience Modest Gains amid Mixed Global Market Trends

Original Source: Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:35:50 EST

- The BSE Sensex rose by 90.83 points to settle at 83,697.29 on Tuesday.

- The NSE Nifty gained 24.75 points to close at 25,541.80 on Tuesday.

- Major gainers in the Sensex were Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and HDFC Bank.

- Axis Bank, Trent, Eternal, and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards in the Sensex.

- South Korea's Kospi and Shanghai's SSE Composite index closed higher, while Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended lower.

- Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 831.50 crore on Monday.

- On Monday, the Sensex dropped 452.44 points to settle at 83,606.46, and the Nifty declined 120.75 points to 25,517.05.

World Politics

World Politics Article 1.

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Ethical Allegations

Original Source: The Straits Times

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 08:51:19 EST

- Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on July 1.

- A petition for Ms Paetongtarn's dismissal was filed by 36 senators.

- Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit will serve as caretaker leader.

- Ms Paetongtarn was appointed minister of culture as part of a Cabinet reshuffle announced on July 1.

- Thailand's Parliament will reconvene on July 3.

- The National Anti-Corruption Commission is probing Ms Paetongtarn for potential ethical violations related to a leaked phone call.

- Thaksin Shinawatra faces a criminal court case for allegedly violating Thailand's lese majeste law in 2015.

World Politics Article 2.

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended by Constitutional Court

Original Source: The Straits Times

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:46:47 EST

- The Constitutional Court suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office pending a case involving a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

- Paetongtarn Shinawatra took office as Prime Minister of Thailand in August 2022.

- The Bhumjaithai party exited Paetongtarn's government coalition following the phone call leak.

- Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, a former Prime Minister of Thailand.

- Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted in a coup in 2006.

- Paetongtarn Shinawatra was educated at Chulalongkorn University and the University of Surrey.

- Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand in 2023 after years in self-exile.

World Politics Article 3.

Sergey Lavrov Addresses Concerns Over Armenia and Serbia at CSTO Meeting

Original Source: GlobalSecurity.org

Original Author(s): John Pike

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:47:37 EST

- Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, expressed concern over attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church.

- Armenia is still considered a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

- The CSTO expects participation and compliance with all obligations from its member states, including the payment of dues.

- Armenia's foreign minister did not attend the CSTO Foreign Ministers' Council meeting.

- Sergey Lavrov stated that an increase in NATO's military budget would lead to the organization's collapse.

- Russia is monitoring protests in Serbia and hopes they will be resolved according to the country's constitution and laws.

- Sergey Lavrov remarked on the readiness of Serbia's leadership for dialogue to resolve issues.

World Politics Article 4.

Azerbaijan Cancels Cultural Events and Visit Amid Tensions with Russia

Original Source: TASS

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 13:18:07 EST

- Dmitry Peskov stated Moscow is interested in good relations with Baku.

- The detention of members of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Yekaterinburg is related to law enforcement operations.

- Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture cancelled all cultural events involving Russian state and private institutions.

- Azerbaijan's parliamentary delegation cancelled its visit to Moscow for a joint commission meeting.

- Baku protested over an incident where two Azerbaijanis were reported killed, and others wounded, in police raids.

- The Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case for murder and attempted murder involving an ethnic group in Yekaterinburg.

- Russia's Charge d'Affaires Pyotr Volokovykh provided explanations to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry about the situation.

World Politics Article 5.

Thailand's Shinawatra Faces Court Review and Protests Amid Political Turmoil

Original Source: Borneo Post Online

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 00:34:30 EST

- Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a potential suspension from office by Thailand's Constitutional Court.

- Thaksin Shinawatra, 75, is scheduled for a criminal court trial for royal defamation based on a 2015 interview.

- The Constitutional Court is reviewing a case accusing Paetongtarn Shinawatra of breaching ministerial ethics involving Cambodia.

- A territorial dispute in May led to clashes and the death of a Cambodian soldier.

- Paetongtarn’s Pheu Thai party lost a key conservative coalition partner, affecting their parliamentary majority.

- Around 10,000 people protested against Paetongtarn's administration in Bangkok over the weekend.

- Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand in August 2023 and was initially ordered to serve an eight-year jail term, later pardoned.

World Politics Article 6.

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Raids Sputnik Office Amid Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions

Original Source: Mehr News Agency

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 12:29:46 EST

- The Azerbaijani Interior Ministry announced a raid on the Baku office of Russian news network Sputnik.

- There is a strong police presence around the Sputnik newsroom in Baku.

- The Moscow office of Sputnik reported being unable to contact their journalists in Baku.

- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over the raid.

- Azerbaijan's government did not respond to requests for explanations from Moscow.

- The arrests in Russia involved ethnic Azeri men suspected of crimes dating back to 2001.

- The Azerbaijani government canceled multiple cultural events associated with Russia.

World Politics Article 7.

EU Diplomat Kaja Kallas Visits Armenia, Urges Democratic Values Amid Russian Tensions

Original Source: Arab News

Original Author(s): Agence France-Presse

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 12:21:59 EST

- Kaja Kallas urged Armenia to protect its democratic values during her visit to Yerevan on Monday.

- Ties between Armenia and Russia have been strained since Azerbaijan's 2023 offensive on Nagorno-Karabakh.

- Moscow has not intervened in the Azerbaijan offensive, while the EU has played a stronger role.

- Kaja Kallas discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine and hybrid activities with Armenia's foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan.

- Armenia arrested cleric Bagrat Galstanyan, accused of plotting a coup against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

- Ararat Mirzoyan warned Moscow against interfering in Armenia's internal political affairs after the arrest.

- Kaja Kallas announced a new EU-Armenia partnership and a 270-million-euro "resilience and growth plan for 2024-2027."

World Politics Article 8.

US Weapon Shipments to Ukraine Continue at Reduced Rate, Russia Claims

Original Source: GlobalSecurity.org

Original Author(s): John Pike

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 08:53:59 EST

- Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that US weapon shipments to Ukraine continue at a reduced rate.

- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian military.

- The 80th anniversary of the United Nations is in October.

- There is a possibility of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to Yuri Ushakov.

- The Russian presidential aide mentioned that the timing and location of the potential summit are unknown.

- Russia expects a signal from the US State Department to resume discussions on "mutual irritants."

- An agreement to work intensively on discussions was reached during initial phone contacts between the leaders of Russia and the US.

World Politics Article 9.

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended by Constitutional Court

Original Source: The Straits Times

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 06:44:25 EST

- Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on July 1.

- The court accepted a petition from 36 senators accusing Ms. Paetongtarn of dishonesty and constitutional violations.

- A deputy prime minister is expected to lead the government in a caretaker capacity.

- During a June 15 call, Ms. Paetongtarn criticized a Thai army commander while speaking with Cambodia's Hun Sen.

- Ms. Paetongtarn's popularity decreased, with a June poll showing a drop to a 9.2% approval rating.

- Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in Bangkok's Criminal Court on July 1 for charges related to insulting the monarchy.

- Thaksin returned to Thailand in 2023 after 15 years abroad and spent time in hospital detention before parole.

World Politics Article 10.

PDP NEC Confirms Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary Amidst Dispute

Original Source: The Trent

Original Author(s): Jackson Kachi

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:42:32 EST

- The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) affirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party's National Secretary on June 30, 2025.

- The announcement was made by Umar Damagum, the party's acting national chairman, after the PDP's 100th NEC meeting at its headquarters in Abuja.

- The meeting was held under tight security, due to internal discord, and involved a discussion about the national secretary position, which had three contenders.

- Security operatives barred members of the PDP Board of Trustees from accessing the NEC hall, leading them to relocate to the Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja.

- The meeting was attended by high-ranking party leaders, including Adolphus Wabara, Bala Mohammed, Ahmadu Fintiri, Dauda Lawal, Seyi Makinde, Caleb Mutfwang, Douye Diri, Bukola Saraki, Abba Moro, and Seriake Dickson.

- Eleven NWC members disputed the decision to affirm Anyanwu, and the BoT had earlier rejected his reinstatement, accusing Damagum of "gross abuse of office."

- The next NEC meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025, with further discussions on the party's national convention expected.

Science

Science Article 1.

Bioarchaeological Isotope Studies Enhance Palaeoenvironmental and Climatic Reconstructions

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:57:29 EST

- Bioarchaeological isotope data can act as palaeoclimatic and palaeoenvironmental proxies, often not recognized in other palaeo-disciplines.

- Animal tissue δH and δO values reflect the δH and δO values of consumed environmental water, indicating factors such as latitude, longitude, and altitude.

- Variability in δC and δN values provides insights into the habitat and feeding preferences of large ungulates during the Last Glacial Maximum.

- The δN value changes in Europe during the Lateglacial to early Holocene transition may be linked to warming temperatures.

- Isotope data from archaeological charcoals and molluscan shells can be used to study seasonal patterns and climate change on a site-specific scale.

- Bioarchaeological isotopes provide a proxy for local environmental conditions, contrasting some wider regional proxies like ice cores.

- Incremental structures like speleothems, tree-rings, and stratified sequences offer multifaceted archives of past climatic and environmental conditions, enhanced by bioarchaeological samples.

Science Article 2.

Critique Questions Validity of Generative Forward Modeling in Visual Cortex Study

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:35:13 EST

- Electroencephalography (EEG) was used by Harrison, Bays, and Rideaux to study orientation tuning in the human visual cortex.

- Their study, published in Nature Communications, suggests differences in neural orientation representations between horizontal and vertical orientations.

- Harrison and colleagues' data suggests an overrepresentation of horizontal neurons in the visual cortex, which they attribute to inherent statistical properties of natural images.

- Invasive recordings in animals by Roth, Wang, and Fang have shown varying evidence of orientation selectivity trends, without significant anisotropies between horizontal and vertical orientations.

- Generative forward modeling, used by Harrison and colleagues, is critiqued for being unable to infer underlying neural properties due to inverse problems and model mimicry.

- EEG data re-analysis suggests anisotropies in visual processing are influenced by V1 surface area differences rather than orientation tuning alone.

- Further research is deemed necessary to evaluate visual field sensitivity and second-order stimulus effects in understanding neural orientation preferences.

Science Article 3.

DDHD2 Lipase Activity and Its Role in Synaptic Lipid Metabolism and Torpor in Mice

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:58:58 EST

- DDHD2 lipase is present at synaptic terminals and blocking its activity leads to lipid droplet accumulation in nerve terminals.

- DDHD2 activity modulates fatty acid flux to mitochondria, influencing ATP generation and synaptic vesicle recycling without glucose.

- In vivo, blocking DDHD2 or fatty acid mitochondrial import leads to a torpor state in mice.

- Depletion of DDHD2 lipase impairs motor and cognitive performance in neurons.

- Immunocytochemistry shows DDHD2 presence in the hippocampus and co-localization with synapsin in axons.

- DDHD2 is over sixfold more abundant in neurons compared to astrocytes and closely linked with lipid droplets and mitochondria.

- Treatment with DDHD2 inhibitor KLH45 increases neuronal lipid droplets and brain triglycerides in mice.

Science Article 4.

PMEL Protein Editing and Analysis in Human Melanoma Cell Lines

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:31:18 EST

- Human melanoma cell lines HMV-II (TKG-0318) and MNT-1 (CRL-3450) were obtained from the Cell Resource Center for Biomedical Research at Tohoku University and the American Type Culture Collection, respectively.

- HMV-11 cells were maintained in F12 medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), and MNT-1 cells were maintained in DMEM medium supplemented with 20% FBS, 10% AIM-V, and 0.1 mM MEM non-essential amino acids.

- We used HMV-II cells for isolating native PMEL fibrils and MNT1 cells for the rest of the experiments, with efforts made to maintain stability and avoid multiple passages in HMV-II cells.

- For plasmid construction, we derived the expression cassette backbone for Cas9 and the gRNA scaffold from two plasmids, and constructed pCW57.1-PMEL-DsRed-HygR-GFP-rTetR with details on inserted components and mutations.

- Lentivirus production involved transfecting Lenti-X 293 T cells with specific plasmid combinations and purifying virus-containing medium; subsequent PMEL knockout in cell lines was confirmed via western blotting.

- The PMEL amyloid fibrils were isolated following a modified method involving cryo-EM analysis and additional steps for removing cell debris and isolating membrane fractions through ultracentrifugation.

- Electron microscopy images of

Science Article 5.

BYL-719 Evaluated as Therapeutic Option for PIK3CA-Related Macrodactyly and PROS

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 07:01:52 EST

- BYL-719 (alpelisib) is a selective PI3Kα inhibitor used as a potential therapeutic option for PIK3CA-related overgrowth syndromes (PROS).

- BYL-719 was shown to inhibit phosphorylation levels of PI3K downstream effectors AKT and S6 and significantly reduce the effects of Mac-ADSCs on various cell types through dose-response experiments.

- Macrodactyly is a rare congenital limb deformity caused by gain-of-function mutations in PIK3CA, characterized by adipose tissue accumulation and tissue stiffness.

- Mac-ADSCs were found to influence normal ADSCs, FBs, and VECs, altering adipogenesis, angiogenesis, and tissue stiffness through paracrine signaling.

- During the study, IL-6, IL-11, HGF, and VEGFA were highlighted as key cytokines secreted by Mac-ADSCs, affecting cell behaviors and potentially contributing to disease progression.

- Interleukin family members and other chemokines were noted for their roles in tissue and immune microenvironment regulation in macrodactyly.

- BYL-719 is undergoing clinical trials to evaluate its effectiveness and safety for macrodactyly and PROS, showing promise in reducing surgical needs and alleviating symptoms.

Science Article 6.

Vonafexor Impacts HBV-Positive Hepatocellular Carcinoma via CD36 Modulation

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 18:14:37 EST

- Tumor specimens from HBV-positive HCC patients were obtained from Fujian Medical University Union Hospital.

- The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Fujian Medical University Union Hospital (approval number [2023]173).

- The HBV-positive HCC mouse models were constructed using Hu-SRC mice and patient-derived orthotopic xenograft (PDOX) models.

- Animals were housed in a specific pathogen-free environment and experiments were approved by the Experimental Animal Ethics Committee of Fujian Medical University (approval number IACUC FJMU 2025-0030).

- Various treatments, including antibodies and compounds such as Vonafexor, were administered to mice.

- The primary cells and virus-positive HCC cells from PDOX models were used in co-culture experiments and various assays.

- SPSS 19.0 and Prism 9.0 software were used for statistical analysis, with significance set at a P value less than 0.05.

Science Article 7.

New Human Model Developed for VEXAS Syndrome Using THP1 Cell Line

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 08:41:28 EST

- A new human model of VEXAS syndrome was developed using the male monocytic AML cell line THP1 with engineered expression of the UBA1M41V mutation.

- Proteomic and transcriptomic analyses confirmed increased proteotoxic stress and inflammation in UBA1M41V mutant cells.

- UBA1M41V mutant cells exhibit aberrant vacuolization, dysregulated UBA1 protein expression, and increased sensitivity to E1 enzyme inhibition.

- The introduction of the UBA1 (M41V) mutation was achieved using CRISPR/Cas9 and adeno-associated virus (AAV) strategy in the THP1 cell line.

- UBA1M41V mutant cells did not show significant changes in total ubiquitination compared to wild-type cells.

- UBA6 inhibition was identified as a unique vulnerability in UBA1 mutant cells and offered a potential therapeutic strategy for VEXAS syndrome.

- IP6, a UBA6-specific inhibitor, demonstrated efficacy in selectively targeting M41V mutant cells in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Science Article 8.

PKAcα Mutation and PKA Inhibition in Fibrous Dysplasia Mouse Model

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 07:55:33 EST

- The constitutively active mutant PKAcα was generated via site-directed mutagenesis with an amino acid substitution (W197R).

- Conditional transgenic mice (Tet-PKAcα-rtTA/Prrx1-Cre), referred to as PKA mice, were developed to express PKAcα upon doxycycline induction, leading to FD-like bone lesions.

- PKA mice displayed FD-like bone lesions characterized by limb swelling and severe osteolytic changes in bones upon treatment with doxycycline.

- FD-like lesions were associated with increased osteoclastic bone resorption and mineralization defects in PKA mice.

- PKA activity suppression in FD-PKI mice countered osteoclastogenesis and reversed osteogenic differentiation defects.

- PKA-inhibiting peptide (PKI) transgene expression in limb bones was confirmed in PKI mice following doxycycline treatment.

- Two PKA inhibitors, H89 and Rp-8-Br-cAMPS, reduced FD-like lesions and improved bone integrity in a mouse FD model.

Science Article 9.

Behavioral and Physiological Study in C57BL/6 J Mice Using Optogenetics and Training

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 07:42:57 EST

- Male and female C57BL/6 J mice were used, aged 9-15 weeks, purchased from Jackson Laboratory (stock #000664).

- Viral and optic fiber surgeries were performed on mice around postnatal day 49-63.

- Calcium indicator jRCaMP1b (Addgene viral prep # 100851-AAV9) was injected into the NAc shell of the mice.

- Mice underwent behavior training in operant-conditioning chambers with specific procedures for active and inactive lever presses.

- Recordings using jRCaMP1b started at ZT6 during sucrose self-administration, utilizing light of specific wavelengths and intensities.

- Mice were sleep deprived using a gentle-handling method, with precise measures taken to minimize stress.

- Data analysis included detrending, normalization, and statistical analyses utilizing GraphPad Prism 9 and MATLAB R2022a.

Science Article 10.

Study Evaluates Pharmacological Treatments on Mice Using Genetic and Protein Analysis Techniques

Original Source: Nature

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 07:41:14 EST

- All experiments were approved by the Clemson University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Animal Care and Use Review Office (ACURO) within the Department of Defense.

- RFP and Tsc2 strains were acquired from Jackson Laboratories.

- Mouse pups were electroporated using CAG-CRE and CAG-GFP plasmids and square pulse generation with five, 100-volt square pulses.

- DNA extraction and genotyping included modified hotshot DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

- Tissues were treated with antibodies for analysis including phospho-RPS6 and AKT, and visualized with a Bio-Rad Chemidoc MP imaging system.

- NSC cells were treated with 100 nM Rapamycin or Torin1 from Cell Signaling Technology.

- Statistical analysis performed with GraphPad Prism using ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparisons test.

Technology

Technology Article 1.

Resolving External Hard Drive Issues Using Windows Tools and Firmware Updates

Original Source: Which?

Original Author(s): Tom Morgan

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:09:08 EST

- Windows tools such as Disk Management and CHKDSK can help resolve external hard drive issues.

- Which? Tech Support offers 1-2-1 technical advice and a Tech Support online booking tool.

- Traditional mechanical hard drives typically last between three and five years, while solid-state drives can last around 107 years.

- Most hard drives come with SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) to assess drive health.

- Firmware updates for external hard drives can potentially fix issues and are available via the manufacturer's website or dedicated update tools.

- CHKDSK is a Windows tool that can analyse and repair hard drive errors automatically.

- Seagate, Western Digital (WD), and Samsung have specific tools for managing firmware updates for their drives.

Technology Article 2.

Increased Interest in Luxury Bunkers Among Tech Billionaires and Entrepreneurs

Original Source: Business Insider

Original Author(s): Alice Tecotzky

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:00:57 EST

- Ron Hubbard is the founder and CEO of Atlas Survival Shelters.

- Larry Hall owns the luxury bunker company Survival Condo.

- LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman mentioned in 2017 that many Silicon Valley billionaires have some form of end-of-world hideout.

- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a ranch in Hawaii, where he has an underground tunnel and reportedly a large underground shelter.

- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has structures for survival and a plot of land in Big Sur, California.

- PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel attempted to build a 10-bedroom compound in New Zealand.

- Palmer Luckey owns decommissioned missile silos and a large video game collection.

Technology Article 3.

Zoox Utilizes Quobyte for Robotaxi Data Storage and AI Training

Original Source: Blocks and Files

Original Author(s): Chris Mellor

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:05:18 EST

- Quobyte is used by Zoox for storing vehicle sensor and simulation data.

- Zoox is owned by Amazon and competes with Waymo and Tesla.

- Zoox vehicles are equipped with GPUs and Intel Xeon CPUs.

- Zoox's corporate headquarters is in Foster City, CA.

- Zoox utilizes a Quobyte file system deployed in 2020, scaling to 30 petabytes.

- Zoox tests vehicle systems using both real-world and virtual environments.

- Zoox's urban testing vehicles include retrofitted Toyota Highlanders operating in various U.S. cities.

Technology Article 4.

Evaluating Mobile Hotspot Performance and Reliability Compared to Traditional Wi-Fi

Original Source: CNET

Original Author(s): See Full Bio

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:04:23 EST

- Public hotspots are established by businesses or public spaces such as libraries, cafes, and shopping malls, providing free Wi-Fi access.

- Public hotspots typically lack security and are generally not encrypted with passwords.

- Private hotspots are more secure than public ones and usually provided by home networks using a router.

- Mobile phones can serve as mobile hotspots, allowing other devices to connect to the internet through cellular networks.

- Mobile providers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon offer users the personal hotspot feature.

- For a mobile hotspot tested on AT&T's 60GB Unlimited data plan, download and upload speeds averaged less than 10Mbps.

- The Federal Communications Commission defines broadband as speeds of at least 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload.

Technology Article 5.

Supermicro BigTwin Server Certified for Immersion Cooling with Intel Collaboration

Original Source: Napa Valley Register

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:09:17 EST

- Supermicro's BigTwin Multi-Node Server is certified for immersion cooling with 4th and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors.

- Certification was achieved in collaboration with Intel and alongside Open Compute Project immersion guidelines.

- The certified system includes the BigTwin SuperServer SYS-221BT-HNTR, supporting Intel Xeon processors and various memory and connectivity options.

- Immersion cooling technology allows for improved efficiency and reduced energy consumption compared to traditional air cooling.

- Data centers using Supermicro immersion servers can achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) close to 1.05 or lower.

- Supermicro is a member of the Open Compute Project Advisory Board and is involved in advancing immersion cooling standards.

- Supermicro is a Total IT Solutions Provider based in San Jose, California, known for delivering innovations in Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure.

Technology Article 6.

Redmi Launches Champagne Gold Variants of Note 14 Pro and Pro Plus

Original Source: Business Standard

Original Author(s): Aashish Kumar Shrivastava

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:57:31 EST

- Xiaomi-owned Redmi launched a Champagne Gold variant of the Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro Plus smartphones, featuring a dual-tone finish for the Pro Plus model.

- Both variants will be equipped with Android 15-based Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

- Price reductions were announced: Rs 2,000 decrease for Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, and Rs 1,000 decrease for the Redmi Note 14 Pro.

- The Redmi Note 14 series, including the Note 14, Note 14 Pro, and Note 14 Pro Plus, launched in India in December 2024.

- The Redmi Note 14 Pro has a 6.67-inch OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra processor, and a 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging.

- The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus includes a 6.67-inch OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, and a 6,200mAh battery with 90W charging.

- Price for Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus: Rs 27,999 (8GB/128GB), Rs 29,999 (8GB/256GB), Rs 32,999 (12GB/512GB).

Technology Article 7.

Amazon Prime Day Early Deals Include Discounts on Electronics and Smart Devices

Original Source: Hindustan Times

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 04:45:40 EST

- The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic LTE offers blood pressure and ECG monitoring, advanced sleep coaching, and contactless payments via Samsung Wallet, available at 51% off during the Amazon Prime Day early deal.

- The Lenovo Tab M11 is equipped with an 11-inch FHD display, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, 8GB RAM, and 128GB expandable storage, and is available at 48% off during Prime Day.

- The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ features an 11-inch WQXGA LCD, Snapdragon SM6375 processor, and 5G support, with a 45% discount during the Prime Day early deal.

- The OnePlus Watch 2R includes over 100 sports modes, dual-frequency GPS, health tracking features, and is available at a 20% discount in the Amazon Prime Day early deal.

- The Sony WH-1000XM5 offers active noise cancellation and a 30-hour battery life, featuring multipoint connectivity, now available as part of the Prime Day early deals.

- The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro provide adaptive ANC, real-time interpretation, and up to 37 hours of battery life, now at a 20% discount during Prime Day.

- The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 comes with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, a 14" WUXGA OLED display, and is available at 31% off during the Amazon Prime Day early deal.

Technology Article 8.

Russian Hackers Exploit Google Security Flaw Targeting Gmail Accounts

Original Source: huddersfieldexaminer

Original Author(s): Tom Kershaw

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:54:18 EST

- A new security warning targets Google and Gmail accounts, confirmed by the Google Threat Intelligence Group.

- Russian hackers have discovered a method to bypass some Google security protocols.

- Targeted attacks exploiting this vulnerability have already occurred.

- Russian cyber criminals are targeting older phones and devices that cannot use two-factor authentication.

- Google offers app passwords as a security measure for less modern devices.

- Malwarebytes reports that high-profile academics and Russian dissenters have been compromised using stolen app passwords.

- Malwarebytes advises on practices to enhance online security, including using enhanced login security methods and updating systems regularly.

Technology Article 9.

OnePlus Announces Launch of Nord 5 and Nord CE5 Smartphones

Original Source: FoneArena

Original Author(s): Srivatsan Sridhar

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:45:57 EST

- OnePlus announced the launch of Nord 5 and Nord CE5 smartphones on July 8th.

- The OnePlus Nord CE5 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset.

- The OnePlus Nord CE5 will feature LPDDR5X RAM and a 7,100 mAh battery.

- The OnePlus Nord CE5 will support 120fps gaming in BGMI and COD Mobile.

- The OnePlus Nord CE5 will have 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

- The OnePlus Nord CE5 will retain a 50MP Sony LYT-600 1/1.95'' main sensor with Optical Image Stabilization.

- The OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Buds 4, and OnePlus Nord CE5 will be available for purchase starting July 9 and July 12, respectively, from Amazon.in and OnePlus India stores.

Technology Article 10.

POCO F7 Smartphone Launched in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC

Original Source: FoneArena

Original Author(s): Srivatsan Sridhar

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 04:17:00 EST

- POCO launched the POCO F7 in India last week.

- The POCO F7 features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC and a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display.

- The phone offers a 7550mAh battery and supports 90W fast charging.

- It comes with HyperOS 2 on top of Android 15 and promises 4 OS updates and 6 years of security updates.

- The POCO F7 includes a 20MP front camera with an in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock.

- The smartphone has IP66 + IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.

- The POCO F7 is priced at Rs. 31,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model and Rs. 33,999 for the 12GB + 512GB model, with sales starting on July 1st on Flipkart.

Health

Health Article 1.

Iowa Law Regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers Temporarily Blocked by Judge

Original Source: The Gazette

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 00:14:01 EST

- A new state law in Iowa regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can go into effect for much of Iowa, but not for the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the law.

- A federal judge granted a two-week restraining order halting the Iowa Insurance Division from enforcing the new law for certain plaintiffs.

- Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Iowa Bankers Benefit Plan, Iowa Laborers District Council Health and Welfare Fund, Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, Iowa Spring Manufacturing and Sales Co., and members of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

- A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for July 14.

- The new Iowa law, Senate File 383, requires a "pass-through" pricing model for prescription drug contracts and a $10.68 dispensing fee to small pharmacies.

- The law was passed by the Iowa Legislature on May 12 and signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 11; the lawsuit was filed on June 23.

- The Iowa Pharmacy Association noted that more than 30 pharmacies closed last year in Iowa, affecting access to care.

Health Article 2.

Bryan Kohberger Agrees to Plead Guilty to Avoid Death Penalty in Idaho Murders

Original Source: Daily Mail Online

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 05:49:00 EST

- Bryan Kohberger agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty.

- Shanon Gray, representing Kaylee Goncalves' family, confirmed that prosecutors informed families of the deal via email and letter.

- The change of plea hearing was set for Wednesday, with the trial initially scheduled for August in Boise due to pretrial publicity.

- Kohberger, 30, is accused of killing Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen on November 13, 2022, in Moscow, Idaho.

- Kohberger was a criminal justice graduate student at Washington State University and was arrested in Pennsylvania.

- Investigators matched Kohberger's DNA to genetic material from a knife sheath found at the crime scene.

- The community of Moscow, Idaho, with about 25,000 residents, had not had a homicide in about five years before this incident.

Health Article 3.

Clinical Trial Success for Hemophilia B with Hemgenix Gene Therapy

Original Source: The Tennessean

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 10:03:21 EST

- A statue of Dr. Mildred Stahlman is on display at the Parthenon Museum in Nashville.

- Chip Hailey, a resident of Lebanon, Tennessee, participated in gene therapy research for hemophilia B.

- Hailey received gene therapy treatment in December 2019 during a clinical trial at the Vanderbilt Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic.

- The U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved Hemgenix in 2022.

- Hemophilia B is caused by a mutation on the F9 gene, leading to low levels of clotting factor IX.

- About 30,000 Americans have some form of hemophilia, with type B being the second most common.

- Approximately 94% of Hemgenix patients stopped weekly infusions after treatment.

Health Article 4.

Non-Surgical Treatments Discussed for Elderly Skin Cancer Patients at ElderDerm 2025

Original Source: Medscape

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 07:11:14 EST

- Vishal A. Patel, MD, is the director of cutaneous oncology at the George Washington Cancer Center, director of dermatologic surgery at the GW University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and an associate professor of dermatology and medicine/oncology at GW, Washington, DC.

- Mohs Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) guide the appropriateness of Mohs surgery for tumors but do not determine the necessity of the procedure.

- A 2017 randomized controlled trial compared surgery with imiquimod 5% cream for nodular and superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and found imiquimod to be inferior to surgery.

- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines permit shave removal for low-risk skin cancers and suggest topical immunotherapy or radiation therapy for certain cases of melanoma in situ.

- A retrospective review reported that imiquimod 5% cream achieved clinical clearance in 72.7% of melanoma in situ patients when used as primary therapy.

- A study in 2024 involving 411 consecutive SCC in situ tumors found a local recurrence rate of 4% with no nodal or distant metastases.

- A case report published in 2024 described intralesional 5-FU treatment for an invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in a 98-year-old patient, with no recurrence at 3 months post-treatment.

Health Article 5.

CIRCUIT Trial Shows Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin System Benefits in Pregnancy

Original Source: Healio

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 13:59:41 EST

- Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes using hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery with Control-IQ technology spent more time in the pregnancy glucose range compared to those using standard care in a trial.

- The CIRCUIT trial involved an insulin pump (t:slim X2, Tandem Diabetes) that used Control-IQ technology with continuous glucose monitoring (Dexcom G6).

- The trial was conducted at 14 centers in Canada and Australia, enrolling 91 women with type 1 diabetes in early pregnancy.

- Participants using the hybrid closed-loop system had a 12.5% higher time in the desired glucose range compared to the standard care group.

- The hybrid closed-loop group spent less time above (33% vs. 40%) and below (1.3% vs. 2.1%) the pregnancy glucose range than the standard care group.

- Serious adverse events occurred in two participants in the closed-loop group and five in the standard care group.

- Diabetic ketoacidosis occurred in two participants in the closed-loop group and one in the standard care group.

Health Article 6.

American Heart Association Expands Blood Pressure Kit Program in San Diego Libraries

Original Source: American Heart Association

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 17:45:59 EST

- Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure.

- The American Heart Association's Libraries with Heart Program provides access to self-measured blood pressure kits.

- The program has expanded to Mira Mesa and San Ysidro library branches in San Diego City Library system.

- The initiative is supported by the American Heart Association and Medvantx, Inc.

- Blood pressure kits include a device, cuff, educational handouts, tracking sheets, and community resource referrals.

- The Libraries with Heart program is also available at the Mission Valley branch and Grossmont Healthcare District's Health & Wellness Library.

- High blood pressure is associated with increased risk of heart attack, kidney disease or failure, stroke, or other health threats.

Health Article 7.

Kozie Clothes Launches New Website Category Pages for Sensory-Friendly Apparel

Original Source: The Manila times

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 13:27:54 EST

- Kozie Clothes is a sensory-friendly clothing specialist for kids based in Pottstown, PA.

- The company has released new category pages on its website.

- Kozie Clothes offers clothing designed for kids of all ages, including toddlers, newborns, and preemies.

- It provides sensory engineered clothing and solutions for children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and other sensory conditions.

- The clothing line includes sensory compression clothing and medical adaptive clothing.

- Susan Donohoe, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, founded Kozie Clothes in 2013.

- Kozie Clothes' address is 399 Circle of Progress Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA.

Health Article 8.

Study Highlights Headache Prevalence and Severity After Hemorrhagic Stroke

Original Source: Medscape

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 06:50:06 EST

- Roughly half of patients experience headaches following a hemorrhagic stroke, with more than one-third reporting severe pain.

- The findings on post-stroke headaches were presented at the American Headache Society Annual Meeting 2025.

- Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, identifying 24 studies through December 2024, involving 4671 individuals assessed for post-stroke headaches.

- Results indicated 47% developed a headache after a hemorrhagic stroke, with 56% developing headaches within 30 days and 39% more than 3 months post-stroke.

- Patients developed severe headaches in over one-third of cases, defined as a Numeric Rating Scale score ≥ 8.

- Male sex was associated with lower odds of headache, while a prior history of headache increased the risk significantly.

- Robert G. Kaniecki, MD, highlighted that the study's size and scope were strengths and emphasized the need for more data on patients with preexisting headaches.

Health Article 9.

Naikishia Williams Charged with First-Degree Murder in Daughter's Death

Original Source: WPTV

Original Author(s): Aja Dorsainvil

Date: 2025-06-30 | Time: 18:12:42 EST

- Police found 7-year-old Nia Williams unresponsive at 1501 West 15th St. in Riviera Beach on April 28.

- Nia Williams was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center, where she died from her injuries later that night.

- An autopsy determined Nia Williams died from severe blunt force trauma, including a lacerated liver and internal bleeding.

- Toxicology reports refuted initial claims of medication, showing no significant drug presence.

- The Strategic Investigation Division found a history of suspected abuse and neglect, with medical records showing repeated trauma-related fractures and burns.

- Rebecca Finley and Whytni Walker, former caregivers, reported the children suffered years of physical abuse and abandonment by their mother, Naikishia L. Williams.

- Naikishia Williams faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse.

Health Article 10.

Federal Funding Uncertainty Impacts HIV Prevention Programs in Multiple States

Original Source: ArcaMax

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 08:10:08 EST

- Dallen Michael Greene is a clinical manager at Community Care Resources of Florida, a nonprofit offering testing for sexually transmitted infections.

- President Donald Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 includes significant reductions to HIV prevention and surveillance programs.

- The U.S. Senate is considering a tax and spending plan that could impact HIV care and Medicaid.

- Some state health departments have not received renewal notices for federal HIV/AIDS grants through May 2026.

- Community organizations like Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in Texas rely on federal funds for HIV testing.

- The Texas Department of State Health Services had not received a response regarding grant renewal updates as of June 13.

- Stateline reporter Nada Hassanein can be contacted at nhassanein@stateline.org.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment Article 1.

Housefull 5 Earns Over Rs 300 Crore Globally After June 2025 Release

Original Source: Bollywood Bubble

Original Author(s): Akankshya Mukherjee

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:03:50 EST

- Housefull 5 entered the Rs 200 crore nett club in India and grossed over Rs 300 crore worldwide.

- The film was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

- Housefull 5 has two versions, 5A and 5B.

- The film features a cast led by Akshay Kumar and includes 18 other actors.

- Directed by Tarun Mansukhani.

- Housefull 5 was released on June 6, 2025.

- Week 1 collected ₹133.58 crore, Week 2 collected ₹43.51 crore, Week 3 collected ₹16.30 crore, and Week 4 collected ₹6.85 crore.

Arts and Entertainment Article 2.

Bohs Launch Special Oasis Jersey for FAI Cup Campaign

Original Source: Dublin Live

Original Author(s): Alex Dunne

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:36:29 EST

- Bohs have released a special Oasis jersey for their FAI Cup campaign.

- The jersey proceeds will partially benefit Music Generation Ireland and Irish Community Care Manchester.

- The shirt was introduced in a video featuring Paul Weller at Cross Guns snooker club in Dublin 7.

- The Oasis band logo features as the main sponsor on the jersey.

- Paul Weller participated in the promotional activities for the shirt.

- Bohs have previously collaborated with bands including Thin Lizzy, Aslan, and Fontaines DC for shirt releases.

- The first Oasis reunion gigs are taking place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with tickets sold out across venues.

Arts and Entertainment Article 3.

Bernie Taylor Leaves Albert Square After Scamming Panesar Family

Original Source: Metro

Original Author(s): Michael Adams

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:58:51 EST

- Bernie Taylor, portrayed by Clair Norris, left Albert Square after scamming the Panesar clan out of thousands and fleeing to Spain.

- Vinny Panesar, played by Shiv Jalota, installed spyware on Bernie's laptop, but she transferred £25,000 to her account before he and Ravi Gulati, portrayed by Aaron Thiara, noticed.

- Suki Panesar-Unwin, played by Balvinder Sopal, attempted to prevent Bernie from leaving with Felix Baker, portrayed by Matthew James Morrison.

- Prior to her departure, Bernie visited the Walford allotments to lay flowers beside a tree.

- Belle was the daughter of Bernie and Callum Edwards, played by Shaun Aylward, conceived in 2017.

- The baby was stillborn 18 weeks into the pregnancy.

- A cremation and memorial service for Belle was held at the allotment, during which Keanu and Keegan planted a tree in her honor.

Arts and Entertainment Article 4.

Jimmy McGovern's "Unforgivable" Drama Series Announced by BBC

Original Source: Deadline

Original Author(s): Max Goldbart, Jesse Whittock

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:07:07 EST

- Jimmy McGovern wrote the scripts for the BBC drama "Unforgivable."

- The show "Unforgivable" was filmed and set in Liverpool and features actors Anna Friel, Bobby Schofield, Anna Maxwell-Martin, David Threlfall, and Austin Haynes.

- "Unforgivable" is directed by Julia Ford and produced by Donna Molloy, with McGovern, Colin McKeown, Nawfal Faizullah, and Katherine Bond as executive producers.

- Blast Films hired Barnaby Coughlin as Creative Director, Popular Factual and Formats.

- The new Disney+ series "The Rooneys" was announced on the Disney+ UK slate.

- Research by Digital-i showed that 75% of Australian subscribers to Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Max watched at least 20 minutes of a documentary or docu-series between January and March 2023.

- Beatrice Rossmanith, a media consultant, presented the data from Digital-i’s study at Sunnyside of the Doc.

Arts and Entertainment Article 5.

Lorde Performs Surprise Set at Glastonbury with Producer Jim E-Stack

Original Source: expressdigest.com

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:08:51 EST

- Lorde performed a surprise set at Glastonbury over the weekend.

- Jim E-Stack, aged 33, was seen with Lorde at Glastonbury and is rumored to be in a relationship with her.

- Lorde was seen arriving at London Heliport in Battersea following her Glastonbury performance.

- Jim E-Stack produced Lorde's latest album "Virgin."

- The pair have been seen together in public, including at a concert by The 1975.

- Lorde was previously linked to Jim E-Stack in October 2024 during an outing in New York.

- Jim E-Stack has worked with artists like Haim, Bon Iver, and Empress Of.

Arts and Entertainment Article 6.

Efforts to Revitalize Belly Dancing Heritage in Egypt Led by Local Instructors

Original Source: MoneyControl

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:09:00 EST

- Safy Akef, great-niece of dance legend Naima Akef, is an instructor in Egypt.

- Saeed, an instructor at a Cairo dance school, is part of a movement led by choreographer Amie Sultan to reframe belly dance as part of Egyptian heritage.

- Amie Sultan launched the Taqseem Institute in 2022, training women in choreography, musicality, history, and theory.

- The Taqseem Institute has trained dozens of women since its launch, seven of whom teach full-time.

- Sultan produced the performance El-Naddaha in 2023, blending Sufi themes with traditional and contemporary Egyptian movement.

- Sultan is campaigning for belly dance to be added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

- Author Shatha Yehia's book "Imperialism and the Heshk Beshk" discusses the roots of belly dancing in ancient Egypt.

Arts and Entertainment Article 7.

Parco della Musica Hosts Summer Concerts Featuring Major Acts in Milan

Original Source: Music News

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:07:10 EST

- The Parco della Musica in Milan is hosting a summer series of live shows.

- Acts featured include Massive Attack and The Who.

- Kool and the Gang performed on a June evening.

- Robert "Kool" Bell is the only remaining original member of Kool and the Gang.

- Kool and the Gang were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

- The Parco della Musica is located near Linate Airport in a green zone.

- The current touring lineup of Kool and the Gang consists of 10 members, including Robert "Kool" Bell and Curtis "Fitz" Williams.

Arts and Entertainment Article 8.

Dea Kulumbegashvili to Mentor Filmmakers at Karlovy Vary Film Festival Program

Original Source: Variety

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:05:21 EST

- Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili will mentor Future Frames at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.

- Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland will deliver a keynote speech during the Future Frames program.

- Kulumbegashvili's recent film "April" received the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

- Kulumbegashvili's films include "Invisible Spaces" (2014), "Lethe" (2016), and "Beginning" (2020).

- Holland's films "Europa Europa" (1992) and "In Darkness" (2012) received Oscar nominations.

- "Green Border" by Holland competed at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize.

- Future Frames is supported by Creative Europe - the MEDIA Program of the European Union.

Arts and Entertainment Article 9.

Political Thriller "The Hunt" Explores Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Investigation

Original Source: Mashable India

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:06:55 EST

- The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is streaming on Sony LIV.

- The series is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and is adapted from Anirudhya Mitra's book Ninety Days.

- The series focuses on the 1991 assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

- The Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by IPS officer D.R. Kaarthikeyan, conducted a 90-day investigation into the assassination.

- Amit Sial portrays D.R. Kaarthikeyan in the series.

- Applause Entertainment backed the production values of the series.

- The show includes performances by an ensemble cast featuring Amit Sial, Sahil Vaid, Bagavathi Perumal, and Shafeeq Mustafa.

Arts and Entertainment Article 10.

Mrunal Thakur to Star in Punjabi Film "Son Of Sardaar 2" with Ajay Devgn

Original Source: Koimoi

Original Author(s): Rohan Verma

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:57:48 EST

- Mrunal Thakur is part of the cast of "Son Of Sardaar 2," releasing on July 25, alongside Ajay Devgn.

- "Sita Ramam" brought Mrunal Thakur significant recognition in Telugu cinema, establishing her as a household name.

- "Hi Nanna" features Mrunal Thakur as Yashna, with Nani as Viraj and Kiara Khanna as Mahi.

- "Love Sonia" was Mrunal Thakur's debut film and premiered at the London Indian Film Festival in 2018.

- "Jersey" is a remake of the 2019 Telugu film, with Mrunal Thakur playing Vidya, opposite Shahid Kapoor.

- "Pippa" is a war biographical film about Captain Balram Singh Mehta, where Mrunal Thakur plays Radha Mehta.

Sports

Sports Article 1.

U.S. Judge Approves $20.5M Revenue Sharing for Student-Athletes

Original Source: Sioux City Journal

Original Author(s): Ben Hutchens

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:04:09 EST

- On June 6, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved a settlement between the House and NCAA allowing direct revenue sharing with athletes.

- Tuesday marks the first day schools can distribute up to $20.5 million to student-athletes.

- Iowa State plans to share the full $20.5 million with all its student-athletes.

- Brent Blum was named Director of NIL Development for Cyclone Sports Properties.

- The We Will Collective will transition to the We Will Fund within the ISU Foundation next month.

- Iowa State is not creating additional scholarships but will focus on revenue sharing.

- Oklahoma State plans to allocate 75% of its revenue sharing budget to football, distributing a full $20.5 million.

Sports Article 2.

Jim Rice and Dave Parker Remembered for Baseball Achievements and Hall of Fame Induction

Original Source: The New York Times

Original Author(s): Steve Buckley

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 11:03:56 EST

- Jim Rice and Dave Parker appeared on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" for the April 9, 1979, baseball issue.

- The cover photo featured Rice and Parker in full uniform, with the headline "Who's best?"

- Dave Parker passed away last Saturday at the age of 74 following a battle with Parkinson's disease.

- Jim Rice was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009 on his 15th time on the BBWAA ballot.

- Dave Parker was elected to the Hall of Fame in January by the Classic Baseball Era Committee and will be posthumously inducted next month.

- In 1978, Rice hit .315 with 46 home runs and 139 RBIs for the Red Sox, while Parker had a .334 average with 30 home runs and 117 RBIs for the Pirates.

- Jim Rice and Dave Parker conducted the "Sports Illustrated" photo shoot in New York and wore uniforms for the shoot.

Sports Article 3.

Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Lonzo Ball, Trade Isaac Okoro Amid Roster Changes

Original Source: Cleveland

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:53:13 EST

- Ty Jerome signed a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

- The Cleveland Cavaliers re-signed Sam Merrill to a four-year, $38 million contract.

- Ty Jerome agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.

- Lonzo Ball, Tyrese Proctor, and Sam Merrill were also signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- DeAndre Hunter was traded to the Cavaliers at the trade deadline.

- The Orlando Magic traded for Desmond Bain and acquired Tyus Jones.

- The Atlanta Hawks acquired Kristaps Porzingis before free agency.

Sports Article 4.

Baltimore Orioles Secure Victory Over Texas Rangers in Extra Innings

Original Source: The News-Gazette

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 05:03:07 EST

- Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser of the Orioles each hit a home run in the 10th inning against the Texas Rangers.

- Adolis García of the Rangers hit a game-tying three-run home run in the same inning.

- Luis Vázquez, who joined the Orioles on June 14, recorded his first hit as an Oriole in the 11th inning.

- Baltimore Orioles won with a 10-6 lead after back-to-back doubles by Ramón Laureano and Gunnar Henderson.

- Trevor Rogers of the Orioles pitched 5 1/3 innings with five strikeouts before ending his game with two earned runs.

- Gary Sanchez was called to catch after Chadwick Tromp exited with lower back discomfort in a game against the Texas Rangers.

- Brandon Young is set to pitch for the Orioles against Jacob deGrom of the Rangers on Tuesday night.

Sports Article 5.

Richland 200 Reaches 50 Athletes Milestone in 2025

Original Source: Mansfield News Journal

Original Author(s): Jake Furr

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 09:28:18 EST

- The 2025 Richland 200 has 50 athletes.

- Gordon earned honorable mention All-Northwest District and All-Ohio Cardinal Conference honors in the 2024 football season.

- Noah Pearce led Mansfield Christian's soccer team with nine goals and five assists, earning first team All-District and All-Mid-Buckeye Conference honors.

- Kyleigh Washington scored four goals for Madison's girls soccer team and earned second team All-District and All-OCC honors in 2024.

- Olivia Grant scored five goals for Crestview's 2024 girls soccer team and earned second team All-District and All-MBC honors.

- Claire Hammer made 162 saves as a goalkeeper for Lexington's girls soccer team, earning first team All-District and second team All-OCC honors in 2024.

- Nick Maglott participated in the 2024 Division I sectional golf tournament and earned second team All-Ohio Cardinal Conference honors.

Sports Article 6.

Denver Broncos Strengthen Defense Ahead of 2025 Season

Original Source: The News-Gazette

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:03:11 EST

- Zach Allen recorded 3.5 sacks and eight pressures against quarterback Joe Burrow.

- Pat Surtain II's performance against Ja'Marr Chase was significant.

- Joe Burrow achieved 412 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

- Denver Broncos had 63 sacks and ranked second in pressure rate in 2024.

- Broncos' defense ranked No. 4 in defensive DVOA in 2024.

- Denver returns 61.5 of its 63 sacks and 90.2% of its 265 quarterback pressures for 2025.

- The Broncos added Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, and Jahdae Barron to their defense.

Sports Article 7.

Washington Men's Basketball Team Begins Summer Workouts for 2025-26 Season Preparation

Original Source: The News-Gazette

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:03:18 EST

- Washington men's basketball team held its first summer workout at Alaska Airlines Arena early Monday morning.

- Desmond Claude and Franck Kepnang participated in a five-on-five fast-break drill during the workout.

- Washington's basketball team has 13 newcomers for the 2025-26 season.

- The team intends to play a faster and more aggressive style compared to last season.

- Danny Sprinkle is the coach of the Washington men's basketball team.

- Washington finished the previous season with a 13-18 record, ranking last in the Big Ten conference.

- JJ Mandaquit and Hannes Steinbach are currently playing for USA and Germany respectively at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Sports Article 8.

Dallas Stars Rehiring Glen Gulutzan as Head Coach

Original Source: The News-Gazette

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 10:02:56 EST

- The Dallas Stars are close to hiring Glen Gulutzan as their next head coach.

- Glen Gulutzan previously coached the Dallas Stars from 2011 to 2013.

- The Stars fired Pete DeBoer earlier this month.

- Glen Gulutzan has run the Edmonton Oilers' power play since 2018.

- The Oilers' power play improved to a 26.8% conversion rate under Glen Gulutzan.

- Glen Gulutzan has not been a head coach in the NHL for the last seven seasons.

- The Oilers lost the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals to the Florida Panthers.

Sports Article 9.

Cleveland Guardians Struggle in June, Fall from Wild-Card Spot

Original Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 07:37:09 EST

- The Cleveland Guardians finished June with a 9-15 record and a .206 batting average.

- As of now, Cleveland is on a four-game losing streak and is 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot.

- The Guardians won the American League Central last season and reached the AL Championship Series.

- Jose Ramirez is seventh in the American League with a .309 batting average.

- Bo Naylor is currently batting .168 and is in a 1 for 31 slump since June 10.

- The Guardians' pitching staff had a 3.79 ERA in June, the eighth-lowest in the majors.

- Outfielder Chase DeLauter is batting .305 in Class AAA Columbus with a 26-game on-base streak.

Sports Article 10.

Al Hilal and Fluminense Advance to Club World Cup Quarter-Finals

Original Source: The Straits Times

Original Author(s): Unknown Author

Date: 2025-07-01 | Time: 06:51:46 EST

- Manchester City was defeated 4-3 by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in the Club World Cup on June 30.

- Inter Milan was eliminated by Fluminense with a 2-0 score in Charlotte.

- Al Hilal will face Fluminense in the quarter-finals on July 4 in Orlando.

- Bernardo Silva scored for Manchester City, and Marcos Leonardo scored two goals for Al Hilal.

- Malcom scored for Al Hilal after being assisted by Joao Cancelo.

- Fluminense's German Cano and substitute Hercules scored against Inter Milan.

- Jhon Arias was named man of the match for Fluminense against Inter Milan.

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United States Politics

United States Politics Article 1.

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs $115 Billion State Budget with Tax Cuts and Raises

United States Politics Article 2.

U.S. 2024 Election Sees Continued Use of Alternative Voting Methods

United States Politics Article 3.

Colin Allred Announces Candidacy for Texas Senate Seat in 2026 Election

United States Politics Article 4.

California Leaders Enact CEQA Rollback to Expedite Housing Development

United States Politics Article 5.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs $117.4 Billion Florida State Budget into Law

United States Politics Article 6.

Alabama Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Ten Commandments Display Legislation in 2026

United States Politics Article 7.

Senate Debates One Big Beautiful Bill Act Amid Varying Opinions

United States Politics Article 8.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Announces Retirement Ahead of 2024 Elections

United States Politics Article 9.

Supreme Court to Rule on National Party Spending Limits Challenge

United States Politics Article 10.

Chicago Mayor's Office Coordinated with Unregistered Lobbyists During Legislative Session

Business

Business Article 1.

Kolte Patil Developers Hits 52-Week High Amid Blackstone Partnership Deal

Business Article 2.

Gate Cryptocurrency Platform Surpasses 30 Million Users, Expands Global Presence

Business Article 3.

Global Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Various Economic Developments

Business Article 4.

Jefferies Financial Group's Rating Upgraded by Validea's Growth Investor Model

Business Article 5.

Micron Technology Reports Strong Fiscal Q3 2025 Results Amid AI Demand Growth

Business Article 6.

Fintech Opportunities Grow with Regulatory Changes Under Trump Administration

Business Article 7.

Nouveau Monde Graphite Settles Interest with Share Issuance to Investissement Québec

Business Article 8.

Choreo, LLC Appoints Jason Van de Loo as New CEO

Business Article 9.

Raanan Katz: Real Estate Mogul and Miami Heat Minority Owner

Business Article 10.

BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty Experience Modest Gains amid Mixed Global Market Trends

World Politics

World Politics Article 1.

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Ethical Allegations

World Politics Article 2.

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended by Constitutional Court

World Politics Article 3.

Sergey Lavrov Addresses Concerns Over Armenia and Serbia at CSTO Meeting

World Politics Article 4.

Azerbaijan Cancels Cultural Events and Visit Amid Tensions with Russia

World Politics Article 5.

Thailand's Shinawatra Faces Court Review and Protests Amid Political Turmoil

World Politics Article 6.

Azerbaijani Interior Ministry Raids Sputnik Office Amid Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions

World Politics Article 7.

EU Diplomat Kaja Kallas Visits Armenia, Urges Democratic Values Amid Russian Tensions

World Politics Article 8.

US Weapon Shipments to Ukraine Continue at Reduced Rate, Russia Claims

World Politics Article 9.

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended by Constitutional Court

World Politics Article 10.

PDP NEC Confirms Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary Amidst Dispute

Science

Science Article 1.

Bioarchaeological Isotope Studies Enhance Palaeoenvironmental and Climatic Reconstructions

Science Article 2.

Critique Questions Validity of Generative Forward Modeling in Visual Cortex Study

Science Article 3.