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Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister, China retaliates against U.S. defense firms, and a star has exploded six times with no explanation.
Business
China’s retaliatory sanctions on US defense-linked firms escalate the tech-military trade war, directly affecting US companies, supply chains, and national security. This is a new tit-for-tat move with immediate market…
Politics & World
The resignation of a G7 nation’s prime minister is a major geopolitical event with direct…
Sources: NPR News, Reuters, Axios
Politics & World
Colombia is a key US partner in Latin America on drug policy, migration, and regional security. A…
Sources: NPR News, Reuters, The Guardian World
Toy Story 5’s opening weekend domestic haul is the highest in the franchise’s 31-year history, topping Toy Story 4’s $120 million debut in 2019. It’s also the biggest opening weekend of 2026, surpassing the previous record-holder by more than $40 million.
Source: AP News
How DEA agents watched staggering quantities of fentanyl reach American streets without intervening, according to internal records.
AP News · Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman
What ordinary Iranians actually felt about their country’s war outcome — and why the reaction surprised outside observers.
The Intercept · Séamus Malekafzali
Why early research on AI-assisted work suggests the tools may be quietly eroding the skills people use least while relying on them.
Nature · Mariana Lenharo
The FIFA World Cup group stage continues with multiple matches Tuesday, including several teams on the bubble for advancement.
The NBA Draft takes place Thursday in Brooklyn, with the top pick expected to be a center for the first time since 2023.
The BET Awards air Sunday night, with Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé leading nominations heading into the ceremony.
The Supreme Court’s final opinions of the term are expected this week, with major rulings on immigration and executive power still pending.
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