World
President Donald Trump declared the interim agreement with Iran 'over' after the US launched new strikes hitting more than 80 Iranian targets. Iran retaliated by firing at US positions in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. The escalation marks the collapse of the temporary ceasefire that had been in place since earlier this year. CENTCOM confirmed Tuesday's strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure, with satellite imagery showing damage to an Iranian port along the Strait of Hormuz.
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Politics
President Donald Trump rejected $227 million in disaster aid requests from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island for recovery from a February snowstorm, while approving aid for six Republican-led states. Democrats accused Trump of politicizing FEMA's disaster declaration process. Data shows Trump approved just 23% of disaster requests from Democratic-led states versus 89% from Republican-led states in his current term. White House denied politicization.
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Business
The International Monetary Fund projected world output growth would fall to 3 percent for the year, driven by high commodity prices from the Iran war and persistent inflation. The US trade deficit widened in May as goods imports hit a record high. Oil prices climbed after new US strikes on Iran. The forecast reflects mounting economic pressure from the Middle East conflict alongside ongoing inflation challenges across developed economies.
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Technology
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging former Apple employees stole confidential information to advance OpenAI's device hardware business. The suit claims OpenAI's hardware efforts are 'rotten to its core' with stolen Apple trade secrets. Separately, OpenAI launched its GPT-5.6 family of models and ChatGPT Work, receiving US government approval. The case highlights escalating tensions between Big Tech and AI companies over talent and intellectual property.
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Science
Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope have observed a star 1,300 light-years away consuming a brown dwarf 22 times the mass of Jupiter. The star TOI-5882 appears to have engulfed TOI-5882-b, providing direct observation of a planetary engulfment event. Separately, Nobel-winning chemist Omar Yaghi announced he will leave UC Berkeley to direct an AI materials institute in China, raising concerns about US scientific talent drain.
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Sports
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals, with Mikel Merino scoring the winner for the second consecutive match. Spain will face France in the semifinals. The US was eliminated earlier after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, with US star Christian Pulisic fracturing his leg. In other sports news, Victor Wembanyama signed a reported 5-year, $252 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs and Conor McGregor prepares to face Max Holloway at UFC 329.
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Health
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which Alzheimer's disease kills brain cells, potentially opening new treatment pathways. Scientists discovered a 'hidden brain cell killer' that drives neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's patients. Separately, a study found that reprogramming brain immune cells could fight the disease. New research also revealed a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health, while another study found omega-3 supplements showed no cognitive benefit.
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Environment
US forecasters announced El Niño conditions will strengthen through the end of the year, raising concerns about extreme weather globally. Typhoon Bavi, potentially the most powerful storm China has seen in years, channelled moisture toward northern China, putting provinces on alert for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, deadly wildfires in Spain's Almeria province killed at least 12 people, including four British nationals, as Europe battles summer heat extremes.
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