Finland’s parliament voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines on June 19, citing growing security concerns fueled by Russia’s aggressive posture and its use of landmines in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion in 2022. The decision aligns Finland with its Baltic allies Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, whose parliaments have also approved similar … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers’ third overall pick in next week’s NBA draft is shrouded in uncertainty after top prospect Ace Bailey suddenly canceled his scheduled workout with the team on Wednesday. Bailey, a Rutgers product seen as one of the Sixers’ top options at No. 3, was initially slated to meet with the front office and … Read more
Gaza aid protests have turned deadly, with dozens reported killed trying to reach aid centers in recent days. The violence occurred despite Israel’s warnings shots being fired at “suspects” who approached troops. Palestinian mothers like Hind Al-Nawajha risk their lives every day to bring food for her family, fearing that if she doesn’t return with … Read more
Venturi Space, a Monaco-based company, unveiled its lunar rover concept called Mona Luna at the Paris Air Show in June. The 2.5-meter-long and 1.64-meter-wide rover is designed to tackle lunar terrain with suspension and steering systems, allowing it to travel up to 20 kilometers per hour. The design aims to fill a gap in Europe’s … Read more
Federal Reserve officials have upgraded their economic projections, expecting unemployment and inflation to rise higher than previously thought. The central bank now sees an unemployment rate of between 4.4% and 4.5% this year, with forecasters predicting it will stay around 4.5% in 2026 and 2027. Inflation is also expected to increase, reaching a median PCE … Read more
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects generative artificial intelligence to reduce the company’s corporate workforce in the next few years as it increases its usage of the technology. The shift will allow for greater efficiency gains, with fewer people needed to perform certain tasks and more employees focusing on new job types. Jassy stated that Amazon … Read more
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Amazon is doubling down on its annual Prime Day sale, stretching the event from 48 hours to a record 96 hours. The move comes as retail sales have dropped 0.9% in May, outpacing expectations and marking a sharper decline from April’s 0.1% dip. Experts attribute this cautious spending trend to Americans adjusting to higher prices … Read more
US President Donald Trump is reportedly becoming more comfortable with the idea of launching a series of strikes against Iran’s Fordo Fuel Enrichment Plant, according to a source familiar with intelligence. The proposed operation would not be limited to just one strike, but rather multiple attacks. The development comes amid ongoing nuclear talks between Iran … Read more