US Stocks Plummet as Trump Announces Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and More US President Donald Trump announced a flurry of tariffs on countries including Japan, South Korea, and South Africa, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 422 points or 0.94% in its worst day in about three weeks. The S&P 500 fell 0.79%, … Read more
The Sandman, starring Tom Sturridge as Morpheus, continues its second season with a focus on the titular character’s attempts to atone and grow. After condemning his beloved queen Nada to hell 10,000 years ago, Dream must navigate the underworld, negotiate with Lucifer, and host a gathering of netherworld freaks to mend relationships with family members … Read more
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, has launched a new peer-to-peer messaging app called Bitchat that uses Bluetooth mesh networks for secure and private communication. The beta version is now live on TestFlight, with future updates set to add WiFi Direct capabilities. Bitchat allows users to send encrypted, ephemeral messages between nearby devices without requiring any … Read more
The United States has seen its highest annual measles case tally in 33 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases reported across 38 states and the District of Columbia. According to Johns Hopkins University data, this marks a significant reversal from the country’s efforts to eliminate the vaccine-preventable disease since its official elimination in 2000. … Read more
Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals in central Germany, 125,000 years ago, used an advanced method of food preparation involving systematic stripping of fat from animal bones using water and heat. The findings, published in Science Advances, challenge the long-held stereotype of Neanderthals as brutish cavemen. The research was conducted at the Neumark-Nord archaeological site in … Read more
US chocolate maker Hershey Co has announced it will remove synthetic dyes from its snacks by 2027, amid growing pressure from state legislation and consumer demand for more natural ingredients. The move follows similar steps taken by other major food companies as they adapt to changing regulatory landscapes and increasingly health-conscious consumers. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-01/hershey-to-remove-synthetic-dyes-from-its-snacks-by-end-of-2027
Artificial intelligence companies are winning the fight over copyrighted text, with victories in cases involving chatbots, image generators, and music. A US judge ruled that Anthropic’s use of books to train its Claude chatbot did not breach copyright law, compared to a “reader aspiring to be a writer.” Meta was also given a favorable ruling, … Read more
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday in exchange for Anfernee Simons, according to a team announcement. Holiday, known for his defensive prowess and scoring ability, comes off successful seasons with the Celtics. A six-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, Holiday averaged 11.1 points per game in Boston last season, along with … Read more
Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire injured in his third-round match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon 2025, leaving the Italian on the cusp of a historic victory. Dimitrov, ranked 19th, took the first two sets 6-3 and 7-5 before pulling away with a dominant performance, but he was unable to continue due to … Read more
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia has erupted, sending an ash cloud 11 miles into the air and prompting flight cancellations. The volcano’s highest alert level was recorded last month, but this eruption is its largest since November 2024, killing nine people and injuring dozens. According to Indonesia’s Geology Agency, the volcano had a … Read more