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56 minutes ago

Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump prepares to host UFC cage fights on White House lawn\ \ Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c892xnwg5vlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

56 minutes ago

Labour MP Lauren Edwards to bring assisted dying bill back to the Commons

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Labour MP Lauren Edwards to bring assisted dying bill back to the Commons\ \ MP for Rochester and Strood to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs again after it was blocked by the Lords](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/14/assisted-dying-bill-return-commons-lauren-edwards)

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Politics

56 minutes ago

‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

\ \ the Guardian\ \ ‘A giant of the labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93\ \ Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/14/roy-hattersley-the-former-labour-deputy-leader-dies-aged-93)

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UK

1 hour ago

Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Swiss vote against proposal to cap population at 10 million\ \ Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ygjem17zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 hour ago

Watch: Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva\ \ Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crkvek3dnrgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

1 hour ago

UK may ban social media for children under 16

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ UK may ban social media for children under 16 | TechCrunch\ \ The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/14/uk-may-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16/)

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UK

2 hours ago

11 skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ 11 skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash\ \ The plane had just taken off in the US state of Missouri, but failed to gain altitude, according to local emergency responders.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74ym4j40gpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

6 hours ago

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms\ \ Reform leader claims ‘anti-whiteness is institutionalised’ in UK as polls suggest Labour have lead in Makerfield](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/14/nigel-farage-vows-ban-social-housing-foreign-nationals-makerfield-byelection)

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Politics

6 hours ago

Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s\ \ Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/14/starmer-to-announce-australia-plus-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s)

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UK

7 hours ago

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Ben Gannon-Doak: The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return\ \ Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyrepwp0gno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

7 hours ago

U.S. peace deal with Iran in question as Israel strikes Lebanon

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. peace deal with Iran in question as Israel strikes Lebanon, Trump warns not to 'blow it'\ \ An initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz was expected to be signed this week.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/14/iran-deal-teeters-israel-strikes-lebanon.html)

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Dev

7 hours ago

Rio de Janeiro's city government model Rio3.5 beats Qwen3.7 in recent benchmarks

\ \ X (formerly Twitter)\ \ 𝗭𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘀 (@ZenMagnets) on X\ \ Alibaba Qwen3.7 slowly fading into irrelevance at the frontier due to proprietary stance.\ In it's place we have Minimax M3 and... *checks notes* Ri...](https://twitter.com/zenmagnets/status/2065796012820848699)

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Dev

7 hours ago

UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s

\ \ Manchester Evening News\ \ UK set to announce social media ban for under-16s\ \ Children are set to be barred from accessing many major platforms](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-set-announce-social-media-34119132)

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Tech

8 hours ago

As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future | TechCrunch\ \ Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/13/as-anthropic-suspends-access-to-new-models-india-debates-its-ai-future/)

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Finance

10 hours ago

Israel says its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

\ \ CNBC\ \ Israel says its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs\ \ The Israeli military said earlier that Hezbollah had launched three projectiles towards communities in northern Israel.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/14/israel-says-military-attacks-hezbollah-targets-in-southern-beirut.html)

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Finance

10 hours ago

The World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy. Here are the stocks set to benefit

\ \ CNBC\ \ The World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy. Here are the stocks set to benefit\ \ The 2026 World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy, largely driven by digital advertising, travel and consumer spending.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/14/2026-world-cup-these-stocks-could-benefit.html)

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Crypto

10 hours ago

Wall Street is moving past crypto pilots and deeper into Ethereum, says Etherealize founder

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Wall Street is moving past crypto pilots and deeper into Ethereum, says Etherealize founder\ \ In an interview with CoinDesk, Etherealize cofounder Vivek Raman said Ethereum is currently in a transitional phase where the infrastructure has la...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/13/wall-street-is-moving-past-crypto-pilots-and-deeper-into-ethereum-says-etherealize-founder)

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Crypto

10 hours ago

Wall Street and crypto are crashing into each other as tokenized treasury markets hit $14.6 billion

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Crypto exchanges are morphing into stock brokerages to stop capital from fleeing to Wall Street\ \ Not all crypto exchange executives agree, but the data does not lie: centralized exchange trading volumes dropped more than 11% to $4.61 trillion, ...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/wall-street-and-crypto-are-crashing-into-each-other-as-tokenized-treasury-markets-hit-usd14-6-billion)

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UK

11 hours ago

Somali referee denied entry to US to receive full World Cup pay, sources say

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Fifa to pay Somali referee full tournament fee\ \ Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c79y10r2plzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

11 hours ago

Swiss voters set to reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash

\ \ CNBC\ \ Swiss voters set to reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash\ \ The referendum had put businesses on edge due to concerns it could lead to the end of free movement of labor between Switzerland and the EU.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/14/swiss-voters-set-to-reject-population-cap-in-referendum.html)

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Finance

11 hours ago

Trump heads to G7 summit in France as world awaits Iran deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump heads to G7 summit in France after reaching deal to end war with Iran\ \ The G7 is likely to address the Iran peace deal, as well as Russia's war against Ukraine, which continues to rage in eastern Europe.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/14/trump-g7-iran-deal-france-ukraine.html)

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UK

12 hours ago

Watch: MOD video shows Russian shadow fleet tanker interception

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Watch: MOD video shows Russian shadow fleet tanker interception\ \ British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ce8k5kj64lgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

13 hours ago

Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase\ \ Lisa Nandy says discussions are taking place about how to ‘keep this country safe’ after John Healey’s resignation](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/14/cabinet-ministers-asked-to-look-for-cuts-to-fund-uk-defence-spending-increase)

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Finance

14 hours ago

UK forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

\ \ CNBC\ \ UK forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker\ \ The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence says the SMYRTOS was in the English Channel and will be held off the south coast during investigations.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/14/uk-forces-board-sanctioned-russian-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker.html)

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UK

15 hours ago

Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: England lose items worth $18,000 from theft as two men charged\ \ Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cm2r35lk8ejo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

15 hours ago

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel\ \ Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyek039l2vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

15 hours ago

UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer - UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Zelenskyy thanks UK for intercepting Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after armed forces board ves...\ \ Keir Starmer said British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/14/russian-shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-channel-army-marines-keir-starmer-dan-jarvis-makerfield-labour-uk-politics-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

15 hours ago

Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know

\ \ CNBC\ \ Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know\ \ Switzerland votes on a population cap that could tighten immigration and put its EU free-movement agreement under pressure.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/13/switzerland-population-cap-referendum-immigration.html)

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UK

16 hours ago

Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Fifa World Cup: Why Haiti v Scotland was an antidote to the ills of world football\ \ It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdjkdmel292o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

1 day ago

Anthropic disables access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with government directive

\ \ CNBC\ \ Anthropic disables access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with government directive\ \ Anthropic said it disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with an export control directive from the U.S. government.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/anthropic-disables-access-to-fable-5-and-mythos-5-to-comply-with-government-directive.html)

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Dev

1 day ago

Amazon CEO's talks with U.S. officials triggered crackdown on Anthropic models

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UK

1 day ago

US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing\ \ The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglmn49xz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

1 day ago

Trump says peace deal will be signed Sunday after Iran said it remains cautious on timing

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump says peace deal will be signed Sunday after Iran said it remains cautious on timing\ \ President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/13/trump-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz.html)

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Crypto

1 day ago

Bitcoin rises above $64,000 after Pakistan prime minister says Iran peace deal is near

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin surpasses $64,00 as Friday's ETF inflows reach highest level since May 14\ \ Bitcoin traded above $64,000 on Saturday, supported by its strongest ETF inflows in a month and growing optimism around geopolitical developments.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/13/bitcoin-rises-above-usd64-000-after-pakistan-prime-minister-says-iran-peace-deal-is-near)

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Crypto

1 day ago

Here's what SpaceX's IPO means for its $1.3 billion bitcoin reserve

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Here's what SpaceX's IPO means for its 18,000 bitcoin (BTC) holdings\ \ The largest company on public markets now holds bitcoin as a treasury reserve, not as a business model. Its first earnings cycles will test which v...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/13/here-s-what-spacex-s-ipo-means-for-its-usd1-3-billion-bitcoin-reserve)

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UK

1 day ago

Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Belfast protest: Thousands gather for anti-racism rally\ \ Protesters gathered at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ygdde4djo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 day ago

Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' hours before World cup opener\ \ Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jqknpkklo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 day ago

The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Haiti's message of hope in rare appearance at finals \ \ Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c23yvvv7kr3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

1 day ago

This wealth advisor stock should benefit as clients get rich from SpaceX IPO, says Baird

\ \ CNBC\ \ This wealth advisor stock should benefit as clients get rich from SpaceX IPO, says Baird\ \ San Francisco-based wealth advisor Andersen Group is a less-than-obvious beneficiary of the SpaceX IPO, according to Baird.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/13/this-wealth-advisor-stock-should-benefit-as-clients-get-rich-from-spacex-ipo-says-baird.html)

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Finance

1 day ago

SpaceX IPO sticks the landing. Here's what investors are saying about its epic first trading day

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX IPO sticks the landing. Here's what investors are saying about its epic first trading day\ \ Despite a large retail allocation and huge volume, volatility was moderate](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/13/spacex-ipo-sticks-the-landing-heres-what-investors-are-saying-about-its-epic-first-trading-day.html)

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Finance

1 day ago

U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals\ \ Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime in a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/13/us-wins-4-1-victory-over-paraguay-in-world-cup-opener.html)

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UK

1 day ago

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup\ \ The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and tra...](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c24ynjvm43qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 day ago

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions\ \ Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypy0ndvjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

1 day ago

Former Tesla board member says SpaceX needs to achieve 2 of its 3 moonshots to keep its valuation

\ \ CNBC\ \ Former Tesla board member says SpaceX needs to achieve 2 of its 3 moonshots to keep its valuation \ \ SpaceX has achieved its goal of becoming the largest IPO on record.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-moonshots-valuation-westly-tesla.html)

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UK

1 day ago

'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever\ \ Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78ydv8er7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 day ago

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?\ \ All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ced48dv99lvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 day ago

World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla \ \ Earlier, Canada hosted its own opening ceremony in Toronto, featuring singers Alanis Morrisette and Michael Bublé.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9g9xy9y7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

1 day ago

Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter\ \ Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3wyel830w8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Dev

1 day ago

Our response to the US ban on Fable 5 and Mythos 5

\ \ Isaacus\ \ Our response to the US ban on Fable 5 and Mythos 5\ \ Our response, as a frontier AI research lab, to the US ban on Fable 5 and Mythos 5.](https://isaacus.com/blog/our-response-to-the-us-ban-on-fable-5-and-mythos-5)

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Crypto

1 day ago

SpaceX IPO scramble reveals difference between tokenizing a stock and getting one

\ \ @coindesk\ \ The SpaceX IPO scramble brings early lesson for tokenized stocks\ \ Crypto platforms promised early access to the blockbuster SpaceX IPO through tokenized shares. The problem wasn't technology, but getting the actua...](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/13/spacex-ipo-scramble-reveals-difference-between-tokenizing-a-stock-and-getting-one)

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Crypto

1 day ago

Anthropic's pre-IPO shares fall as US government shuts down its most powerful AI model

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Anthropic's pre-IPO shares fall as US government shuts down Fable, Mythos models\ \ A jailbreak report prompted Washington to pull Fable 5 and Mythos 5 from all users. Anthropic complied but pushed back hard, saying the finding set...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/13/anthropic-s-pre-ipo-shares-fall-as-us-government-shuts-down-its-most-powerful-ai-model)

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UK

1 day ago

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency\ \ The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0381xxd7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Dev

1 day ago

We've suspended access to Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5

\ \ status.claude.com\ \ We’ve suspended access to Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5](https://status.claude.com/incidents/s9w82lp9dcn9)

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Dev

1 day ago

US Government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5

\ \ @AnthropicAI\ \ Statement on the US government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5\ \ The US government has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or o...](https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access)

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Finance

1 day ago

Trump name must be removed from Kennedy Center by Friday night as appeals court rejects delay

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump name must be removed from Kennedy Center by Friday night as appeals court rejects delay\ \ President Donald Trump had asked a federal appeals court to suspend a lower-court order that his name before removed from the performing arts center.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/trump-loses-kennedy-center-name.html)

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UK

2 days ago

'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match\ \ The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0myvem11ymo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

2 days ago

Merope Mills awarded CBE in king’s honours list for Martha’s rule campaign

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Merope Mills awarded CBE in king’s honours list for Martha’s rule campaign\ \ Journalist and healthcare campaigner was driving force behind patient safety initiative after death of 13-year-old daughter](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/merope-mills-cbe-kings-birthday-honours-list-marthas-rule)

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Crypto

2 days ago

Bloomberg Analyst: Most Bitcoin ETF Investors Have Stayed Put Despite Outflows

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bloomberg Analyst: Most Bitcoin ETF Investors Have Stayed Put Despite Outflows\ \ Bitcoin ETF investors have pulled billions this year, but the broader crypto ETF market remains more resilient than recent headlines suggest.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/08/bloomberg-analyst-most-bitcoin-etf-investors-have-stayed-put-despite-outflows)

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Tech

2 days ago

SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world’s first trillionaire

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world's first trillionaire | TechCrunch\ \ The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-closes-up-19-and-delivers-the-worlds-first-trillionaire/)

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Finance

2 days ago

Top House Republican’s family investment poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO

\ \ CNBC\ \ Top House Republican’s family investment poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO\ \ Republican Rep. Lisa McClain’s husband bought up to $250,000 in Elon Musk’s xAI before it was folded into SpaceX ahead of its IPO.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/lisa-mcclain-spacex-ipo-xai-investment-congress.html)

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UK

2 days ago

Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Palestine Action activists jailed over Bristol Elbit factory raid\ \ The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce950111xk7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

2 days ago

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal of criminal conviction on fraud, conspiracy charges

\ \ @coindesk\ \ FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal of criminal conviction on fraud, conspiracy charges\ \ The onetime FTX CEO did not persuade a panel of judges that his trial was unfair, the appeals court panel ruled Friday.](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/12/ftx-s-sam-bankman-fried-loses-appeal-of-criminal-conviction-on-fraud-conspiracy-charges)

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Finance

2 days ago

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SpaceX, EchoStar, Adobe, Seagate Technology, Charles Schwab & more

\ \ CNBC\ \ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SpaceX, EchoStar, Adobe, Seagate Technology, Charles Schw...\ \ Here are the stocks making headlines in midday trading.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-midday-spcx-sats-adbe-stx-schw.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

What comes next for SpaceX after the IPO will be in focus for investors. Here's what's ahead

\ \ CNBC\ \ What comes next for SpaceX after the IPO will be in focus for investors. Here's what's ahead\ \ Whether SpaceX can maintain the early enthusiasm in the coming days will be telling.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/stock-market-next-week-outlook-for-june-15-19-2026.html)

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UK

2 days ago

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada and will miss his nation's first Wor...\ \ Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn8qgny4186o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

2 days ago

Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Robinhood sees 'record-breaking' traffic after SpaceX stock debuts | TechCrunch\ \ The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but those issues have resolved.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/robinhood-sees-record-breaking-traffic-after-spacex-stock-debuts/)

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Finance

2 days ago

SpaceX hit with sell rating by CFRA shortly after IPO

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX hit with sell rating by CFRA shortly after IPO\ \ Reusable Starship rocket could prove to be a "bottleneck" for multiple segments, research firm says.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-hit-with-sell-rating-by-cfra-shortly-after-ipo.html)

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UK

2 days ago

Trump accuses Iran of leaking agreement details that 'bear no relation to the truth'

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says\ \ The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39y02x98k8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

2 days ago

SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know | TechCrunch\ \ TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of Spa...](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-everything-you-need-to-know/)

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Tech

2 days ago

Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s historic IPO

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's historic IPO | TechCrunch\ \ The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/elon-musk-becomes-the-worlds-first-trillionaire-after-spacexs-historic-ipo/)

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Tech

2 days ago

SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer | TechCrunch\ \ Watch as Equity breaks down the hot IPO summer, what Google's $920M compute deal with SpaceX says about the AI infrastructure race, and more of the...](https://techcrunch.com/video/spacex-anthropic-and-openais-hot-ipo-summer/)

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Politics

2 days ago

‘I’m not walking away,’ says Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer admits he must ‘turn things around’ as US adds to pressure over defence spending\ \ Prime minister promises to fight any leadership challenge as he faces escalating row over military spending](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/12/keir-starmer-john-healey-defence-secretary-exit)

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Politics

2 days ago

Starmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happ...\ \ The prime minister defended the ‘hard-edged decisions’ he has made to cut funding from other departments to spend more on defence](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/12/keir-starmer-defence-investment-plan-spending-dan-jarvis-al-cairns-john-healey-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

2 days ago

Judge blocks DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund for longer, wants guarantee it’s dead

\ \ CNBC\ \ Judge blocks DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund for longer, wants guarantee it’s dead\ \ A judge gave Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a week to submit a sworn declaration the DOJ fund was not go...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/trump-doj-fund-preliminary-injunction-blanche-bessent.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

U.S. and Iran have 'final, agreed upon text' of a deal, Pakistan prime minister says

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S.-Iran peace deal could be finalized 'in the next 24 hours,' Pakistan's PM says\ \ A senior Trump administration official had said earlier that deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/iran-deal-trump-pakistan-sharif.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq

\ \ CNBC\ \ Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq\ \ Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla holdings, Musk's net worth as of Friday is roughly $1.05 trill...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/elon-musk-trillionaire-spacex.html)

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UK

2 days ago

'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Can Canada's 'best-ever team' deliver long-awaited success?\ \ Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World C...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4g8w635v49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

2 days ago

SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell had IPO doubts for years, now she has a message for investors

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell had IPO doubts for years, now she has a message for investors\ \ Gwynne Shotwell, long Elon Musk's second-in-command at SpaceX, spoke exclusively with CNBC ahead of her company's highly anticipated IPO.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-coo-gwynne-shotwell-spcx-ipo.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

SpaceX shares gain 17% as trading begins, valuing Elon Musk's rocket company at more than $2 trillion

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX market cap tops $2 trillion after shares of Elon Musk's rocket company gain 19% on debut\ \ SpaceX shares soared on Friday as trading commenced on the Nasdaq.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-stock-jumps-2-trillion.html)

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Crypto

2 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX soars 20% in blockbuster Nasdaq debut

\ \ @coindesk\ \ SpaceX opens at $162 in blockbuster Nasdaq debut\ \ Shares were initially priced at $135 a share during the Thursday IPO.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/spacex-opens-at-usdtk-in-blockbuster-nasdaq-debut)

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Politics

2 days ago

France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP

\ \ the Guardian\ \ France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP\ \ Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/france-accuses-israeli-firm-interfering-scottish-elections-john-swinney-snp)

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Finance

2 days ago

Small investors scrambled to get in on the SpaceX IPO, even as some believe the valuation is 'stupid'

\ \ CNBC\ \ Small investors scrambled to get in on the SpaceX IPO, even as some believe the valuation is 'stu...\ \ SpaceX set a fixed price of $135 per share in the leadup to its IPO on Friday, placing its valuation at $1.77 trillion. Shares rallied more than 25%.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/small-investors-scrambled-to-get-in-on-the-spacex-ipo-even-as-some-believe-the-valuation-is-stupid.html)

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UK

2 days ago

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ David Hockney: King leads tributes to late British art 'giant'\ \ The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgjxdr27z4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

2 days ago

The S&P 500 already made a big call on SpaceX stock and index fund investors need to know it

\ \ CNBC\ \ The S&P 500 already made a big call on SpaceX stock and index fund investors need to know it\ \ The S&P 500 index, where trillions in retirement savings are invested, said no to the SpaceX IPO, the biggest in history. Here's what that means fo...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-sp-500-index-funds-investors.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

Space stocks jump with huge demand as investors clamor for any way 'to get long SpaceX'

\ \ CNBC\ \ Space stocks jump with huge demand as investors clamor for any way 'to get long SpaceX'\ \ Options volumes are booming in stocks with ties to SpaceX ahead of Friday's historic debut.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/space-stocks-jump-with-huge-demand-as-investors-clamor-for-any-way-to-get-long-spacex.html)

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Crypto

2 days ago

For crypto, SpaceX's stock market debut could go either way

\ \ @coindesk\ \ For the bitcoin (BTC) price, SpaceX's Nasdaq debut could go either way: Crypto Daily\ \ Your day-ahead look for June 12, 2026](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/06/12/for-crypto-spacex-s-stock-market-debut-could-go-either-way)

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Politics

2 days ago

Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows\ \ Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to Ireland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/ireland-asylum-seekers-northern-land-border)

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UK

2 days ago

'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about tournament?

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Are Americans excited about World Cup?\ \ With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cg74rzx582ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

2 days ago

Coinbase launches tool to let AI agents manage trading and payments

\ \ CNBC\ \ Coinbase launches tool to let AI agents manage trading and payments\ \ Coinbase is betting that AI agents will become the primary interface for people's financial activity.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/coinbase-launches-tool-to-let-ai-agents-manage-trading-and-payments.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

SpaceX IPO live updates: Elon Musk's company set for biggest market debut ever

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX IPO takeaways: SPCX closes at $161, jumping 19% after record debut\ \ SpaceX rallied in its first day as a public company. CNBC provided updates throughout the day.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/spacex-ipo-spcx-live-updates.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

Proposed Iran-U.S. deal would reopen Hormuz strait and lift oil sanctions, Iran state media says

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump denies Iran's account of deal terms, decries new drone attack: 'Dishonorable people'\ \ "They better get their act together, and FAST!" President Donald Trump said of Iran one day after announcing that a deal would be finalized within ...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/iran-us-peace-memo-strait-hormuz-oil-sanctions.html)

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UK

2 days ago

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt\ \ The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77y47248k4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

2 days ago

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say\ \ Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgzzndx780o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

2 days ago

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth

\ \ the Guardian\ \ UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth\ \ GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/12/uk-economy-gdp-shrank-april-iran-war-held-back-growth)

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Crypto

2 days ago

SpaceX's crypto-traded IPO was sharply falling. It now points upward to a $2.4 trillion valuation

\ \ @coindesk\ \ SpaceX's crypto-traded IPO was sharply falling. It now points upward to a $2.4 trillion valuation\ \ The SPCX perpetual on Hyperliquid has bounced from this week’s lows, while Bloomberg says other shadow markets now imply a first-day gain of more...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/spacex-s-crypto-traded-ipo-was-sharply-falling-it-now-points-upward-to-a-usd2-4-trillion-valuation)

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Crypto

2 days ago

Former SEC, CFTC Chair Gary Gensler argues that prediction markets don't overrule state regulations

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Former SEC, CFTC Chair Gary Gensler argues that prediction markets don't overrule state regulations\ \ The former regulator joined a number of interest groups in arguing that prediction markets are overstepping their bounds by offering sports-related...](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/12/former-sec-cftc-chair-gary-gensler-argues-that-prediction-markets-don-t-overrule-state-regulations)

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Crypto

2 days ago

Live updates: Bitcoin in volatile trading above $63,000, DOGE unchanged

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live BTC prices: Bitcoin above $63,000, Dogecoin little-changed ahead of SpaceX trading\ \ Crypto firmed across the board on the largest listing in history, but the token most tied to Elon Musk traded right in line with the market.](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/12/live-updates-bitcoin-in-volatile-trading-above-usd63-000-doge-unchanged)

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UK

2 days ago

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever\ \ From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our ...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv32417nlwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

2 days ago

Bitcoin climbs back into the green as Trump signals an end to the Iran war

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC, ETH, SOL price news: Bitcoin pops as Trump signals an end to the Iran war\ \ A de-escalation in the Iran conflict pulled oil lower and sent global stocks higher, lifting crypto out of a wildly volatile seven days.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/bitcoin-climbs-back-into-the-green-as-trump-signals-an-end-to-the-iran-war)

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UK

2 days ago

Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ariana Grande calls White House clip featuring her song 'barbaric'\ \ Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9328k7j2n4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

2 days ago

BTS-mania poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future

\ \ CNBC\ \ BTS-mania poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future\ \ BTS-mania, with all the fan spending and travel, is poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/bts-busan-concert-taylor-swift-swiftnomics-south-korea-gdp.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

Oil prices fall on hopes of U.S.-Iran deal despite Tehran pushback

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices fall even as U.S. and Iran give conflicting accounts of draft deal\ \ Oil prices fell Friday after a proposed peace deal that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopen was reported by Iranian state media.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/oil-prices-wti-brent-on-hopes-of-us-iran-deal-despite-tehran-pushback.html)

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Finance

2 days ago

Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

\ \ CNBC\ \ Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session\ \ Oil prices fell and the Dow Industrials soared more than 900 points Thursday after President Trump said the U.S. will soon sign a deal with Iran.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/fridays-big-stock-stories-whats-likely-to-move-the-market.html)

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UK

3 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut\ \ The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy034q89j4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

3 days ago

Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised\ \ Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78y6w78828o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

3 days ago

SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever | TechCrunch\ \ Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/11/spacex-officially-prices-shares-at-135-in-the-largest-ipo-ever/)

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Politics

3 days ago

Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment\ \ Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewarded](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/12/young-people-fear-long-term-unemployment-work)

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Finance

3 days ago

Stock futures tick higher as Wall Street gears up for SpaceX’s historic IPO: Live updates

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. stock futures rise on signs of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal; traders await SpaceX IPO: L...\ \ The draft version of the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding also includes a commitment from the U.S. to lift oil sanctions, according to reports.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits\ \ SpaceX is selling 555.6 shares at $135 a piece, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/spacex-raises-75-billion-in-record-setting-ipo-ahead-of-nasdaq-debut.html)

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UK

3 days ago

Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Mexico 2-0 South Africa Highlights - World Cup 2026 - 16 June 2026\ \ Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cx2dyr3e1zro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

3 days ago

Oil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a deal\ \ Many shipowners are just waiting for the threat assessment to be downgraded before crossing Hormuz, Frontline CEO Lars Barstad said.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/iran-strait-hormuz-oil-tanker-traffic-frontline.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

What energy insiders in DC are saying about oil prices and a possible Iran deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ What energy insiders in DC are saying about oil prices and a possible Iran deal\ \ Brian Sullivan shares his insight from the sidelines of the Global Energy Forum in Washington, DC.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/what-energy-insiders-in-dc-are-saying-about-oil-prices-and-a-possible-iran-deal.html)

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UK

3 days ago

Northern Ireland protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest\ \ After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off peacefully.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyl9v02y5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

3 days ago

SpaceX is way ahead of competitors with Starlink, but growth is harder heading into IPO

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX is way ahead of competitors with Starlink, but growth is harder heading into IPO\ \ Heading into its IPO, SpaceX's only profitable business is Starlink. But there are red flags for investors.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/spacex-starlink-growth-getting-harder-ahead-of-ipo.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter to stock indexes

\ \ CNBC\ \ Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter to stock indexes\ \ Sen. Elizabeth Warren seeking answers on changes to index provider waiting periods, protections for retail investors, in a letter obtained first by...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/warren-spacex-ipo-exchanges.html)

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Crypto

3 days ago

SpaceX stock is coming to Solana on the same day it lists on Nasdaq

\ \ @coindesk\ \ SpaceX stock is coming to Solana the same day it lists on Nasdaq\ \ The firms making that possible say eligible shares can also be converted back into tokens, creating a bridge between traditional brokerage accounts...](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/10/spacex-stock-is-coming-to-solana-on-the-same-day-it-lists-on-nasdaq)

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UK

3 days ago

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans\ \ A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly928xz8go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

3 days ago

Iran threatens Elon Musk's companies in Middle East: Iranian state media

\ \ CNBC\ \ Iran threatens Elon Musk's companies in Middle East: Iranian state media\ \ Iran will consider all of Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East as military targets as it retaliates against the U.S., Iranian state media repor...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/iran-threatens-elon-musks-companies-in-middle-east-iranian-state-media.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk addresses ASML employees as part of push into chip manufacturing

\ \ CNBC\ \ Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk addresses ASML employees as part of push into chip manufacturing\ \ Elon Musk called ASML a great company in a fireside chat with CEO Christophe Fouquet, as the SpaceX CEO gears up to go big in chip manufacturing.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/elon-musk-addresses-asml-employees-pushes-into-chip-manufacturing.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

SpaceX IPO will test how Wall Street prices ‘strategic tech’

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX IPO will test how Wall Street prices ‘strategic tech’\ \ Elon Musk's SpaceX defies typical market buckets, and the IPO will give Wall Street another chance to value "strategic tech" like Palantir.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/spacex-ipo-wall-street-valuation-strategic-tech.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

\ \ CNBC\ \ From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards\ \ With SpaceX seeking an IPO valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, early bets are poised to generate some of the biggest paper gains in venture capital ...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/spacex-investors-reap-rewards-1-8-trillion-valuation.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

SpaceX cuts retail IPO allocation to low 20% range, source says

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX cuts retail IPO allocation to low 20% range, source says\ \ The Elon Musk-led company plans to direct a percentage in the low 20s of the offering to retail buyers, according to a person familiar with the mat...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/spacex-cuts-retail-ipo-allocation-to-low-20percent-range-source-says.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director\ \ Trump's announcement came after House Democrats' objections to his pick of Bill Pulte as acting chief ensured that a key national security tool exp...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/trump-jay-clayton-national-intelligence-pulte.html)

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Crypto

3 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX prices shares at $135, raising $75 billion in largest-ever IPO

\ \ @coindesk\ \ SpaceX (SPCX) raises $75 billion in largest-ever IPO\ \ The company's fully diluted value will be about $1.8 trillion, with the stock set to open for trade on Friday on the Nasdaq.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/spacex-prices-shares-at-usd135-in-largest-ipo-ever)

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Politics

3 days ago

Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ swipe at Starmer - The Latest\ \ Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey, after John Healey’s resignation over the government’s military spending p...](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/jun/11/defence-secretary-quits-with-blistering-swipe-at-starmer-the-latest)

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Politics

3 days ago

The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer – podcast

\ \ the Guardian\ \ The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer – podcast\ \ Kiran Stacey speaks to Nosheen Iqbal about defence minister Jon Healey’s resignation](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/jun/11/the-defence-secretary-quits-with-blistering-criticism-of-starmer-podcast)

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Finance

3 days ago

CNBC Sport: The plan for this year's World Cup to revolutionize Major League Soccer

\ \ CNBC\ \ CNBC Sport: The plan for this year's World Cup to revolutionize Major League Soccer \ \ MLS Commissioner Don Garber is banking on this year's World Cup to change the trajectory of American soccer.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/cnbc-sport-world-cup-major-league-soccer.html)

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UK

3 days ago

Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ How do I catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers?\ \ It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0qy0zn231yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

3 days ago

John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure

\ \ the Guardian\ \ John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary ...\ \ He served through the eras of Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn in a party that knows and respects him. It will matter that even his patience has r...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/11/john-healey-quits-defence-secretary)

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Finance

3 days ago

Insurance stocks — especially one name — are about to break out, charts show

\ \ CNBC\ \ Insurance stocks — especially one name — are about to break out, charts show\ \ Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets says insurance stocks have been trending sideways for years but charts show that is changing.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/insurance-stocks-especially-one-name-are-about-to-break-out-charts-show.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

Trump cancels Iran strikes scheduled for Thursday evening

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump claims Iran war settled 'subject to finalization,' expects signing in 'next few days'\ \ Hours earlier, Trump warned that the U.S. would attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and soon take over Iran's oil infrastructure assets, including Khar...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/trump-iran-strikes-deal.html)

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Dev

3 days ago

Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time\ \ Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/11/solar-energy-us-coal)

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Crypto

3 days ago

Coinbase launches AI agent accounts that can trade and spend on your behalf

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Coinbase (COIN) news: new AI agent accounts that can trade and spend on your behalf\ \ "Coinbase for Agents" is a new platform that lets AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude connect to users’ Coinbase accounts to trade crypto, acce...](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/11/coinbase-launches-ai-agent-accounts-that-can-trade-and-spend-on-your-behalf)

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Finance

3 days ago

Elections advertising spend for 2026 expected to reach record high, outpacing presidential years

\ \ CNBC\ \ Elections advertising spend for 2026 expected to reach record high, outpacing presidential years\ \ High-profile 2026 midterm races in California, Texas and other key states are driving higher spend earlier in the cycle, AdImpact found.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/2026-elections-ad-spend-adimpact.html)

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UK

3 days ago

A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ A look inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before the World Cup kickoff\ \ The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgekz5q06po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

3 days ago

DoorDash lets customers use photos, prompts to order food and book reservations in latest AI push

\ \ CNBC\ \ DoorDash lets customers use photos, prompts to order food and book reservations in latest AI push\ \ DoorDash wants to let users simplify the ordering and reservation process through AI.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/doordash-ai-ordering-automation.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

Wall Street sees one clear winner from the World Cup gambling boom

\ \ CNBC\ \ Wall Street sees one clear winner from the World Cup gambling boom\ \ Several investment banks think DraftKings will benefit the most from the soccer tournament that kicks off Thursday.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/wall-street-sees-one-clear-winner-from-the-world-cup-gambling-boom.html)

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Crypto

3 days ago

Canton Network developer raises $355 million to bring Wall Street onchain

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Canton Network developer Digital Asset raises $355 million to bring capital markets onchain\ \ The investment comes as blockchains designed for big banks and institutions are having a moment, with Stripe's Tempo and Circle's Arc raising hundr...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/11/canton-network-developer-raises-usd355-million-to-bring-wall-street-onchain)

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Politics

3 days ago

John Healey resignation letter: what it said and what he meant

\ \ the Guardian\ \ John Healey resignation letter: what it said and what he meant\ \ The note accompanying the defence secretary’s sudden departure was full of unspoken meanings UK politics live – latest updates](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/john-healey-defence-secretary-resignation-letter-what-it-said-meant)

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Finance

3 days ago

Trump threatens to seize Iran's oil export terminal Kharg Island and take 'total control' of its energy industry

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island and other Iran oil infrastructure \ \ Trump said the forthcoming operations to take over Iran's oil infrastructure, and its oil and gas markets, would be similar to U.S. actions in Vene...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/trump-says-us-will-seize-kharg-island-and-other-oil-infrastructure-points.html)

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Politics

3 days ago

​John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Healey’s shock resignation over defence plan pushes Starmer to brink\ \ Former defence secretary accuses PM of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/john-healey-resigns-defence-secretary-military-spending)

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UK

3 days ago

'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ England midfielder Declan Rice on his sunburn and World Cup heat\ \ The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq61l6d870vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

3 days ago

As SpaceX IPO approaches, Polymarket, Ventuals assign $2 trillion valuation onchain

\ \ @coindesk\ \ As SpaceX IPO approaches, Polymarket, Ventuals assign $2 trillion valuation: Crypto Daily\ \ Your day-ahead look for June 11, 2026](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/06/11/as-spacex-ipo-approaches-polymarket-ventuals-assign-usd2-trillion-valuation-onchain)

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Politics

3 days ago

Northern Ireland secretary condemns Belfast riots as ‘racist thuggery’ after 12 police officers injured – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Dan Jarvis named new defence secretary as Al Carns quits government – UK politics live\ \ Government confirms Jarvis’s move from role as security minister to replace John Healey](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/11/belfast-riots-hilary-benn-anti-immigrant-injured-police-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

3 days ago

Hugo Boss pops 8% after top shareholder Frasers launches $2 billion takeover offer

\ \ CNBC\ \ Hugo Boss pops 8% after top shareholder Frasers launches $2 billion takeover offer\ \ British retail group Frasers owns a roughly 26% stake in Hugo Boss.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/hugo-boss-frasers-takeover-german-fashion-retailer.html)

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Finance

3 days ago

Stock futures rise as U.S. completes strikes against Iran: Live updates

\ \ CNBC\ \ Dow jumps 700 points, oil tumbles as Trump cancels evening strikes against Iran: Live updates\ \ A rout in chip stocks and ramp-up in Middle East tensions pulled down the major averages on Wednesday.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)

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Crypto

3 days ago

Live updates: Soft core inflation gave crypto a bounce, but only bitcoin held up on the week

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC updates: Soft core inflation gave crypto a bounce, but only bitcoin held up on the week\ \ May CPI ran hot on energy and cooler underneath, lifting majors on Thursday, though ether and the large alts are still down 6% to 8% over seven days.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/live-updates-soft-core-inflation-gave-crypto-a-bounce-but-only-bitcoin-held-up-on-the-week)

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Finance

3 days ago

Investors brace for a 'long grind' as Iran war escalation dims hopes of an early end to hostilities

\ \ CNBC\ \ Investors brace for a 'long grind' as Iran war escalation dims hopes of an early end to hostilities\ \ As U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging strikes, investors are increasingly grappling with the possibility that the conflict could become mo...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/iran-war-us-trump-strikes-centcom-oil-investors.html)

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Dev

3 days ago

OpenAI mulls slashing prices as it competes with Anthropic for users

\ \ CNBC\ \ OpenAI mulls slashing prices as it competes with Anthropic for users: WSJ \ \ OpenAI is reportedly mulling drastic price cuts to its AI models, as it looks to woo consumers from rival AI company Anthropic, the WSJ reported on...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/openai-mulls-slashing-prices-ahead-of-competition-from-anthropic-wsj.html)

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UK

3 days ago

Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Belfast attack: Water cannon fired in latest disorder after stabbing\ \ Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dypzw1d29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

3 days ago

Oil jumps as U.S. fresh strikes on Iran raise worries of extended disruption to energy flows

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices recede after earlier gains as traders weigh U.S.-Iran latest \ \ Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after Kuwait closed its airspace and Israel warned of launches from Lebanon.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/brent-wti-oil-prices-us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-.html)

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UK

4 days ago

Which World Cup stars have roots near you?

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Which World Cup stars have roots near you?\ \ Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn75y330kpjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

Trump says U.S. secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump says U.S. secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz\ \ Trump's comments come after Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that oil exports through Hormuz are "rising very meaningfully."](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-strait-hormuz-iran-oil-tanker-navy.html)

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Dev

4 days ago

PgDog is funded and coming to a database near you

\ \ PgDog\ \ Our funding announcement - PgDog\ \ PgDog is a connection pooler, load balancer, and sharding proxy for PostgreSQL. Scale Postgres horizontally without rewriting your application.](https://pgdog.dev/blog/our-funding-announcement)

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UK

4 days ago

US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to 'hit them hard'

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row\ \ Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyp9v0e93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

Analysis: Trump said he loves inflation. Why that should be music to Kevin Warsh's ears

\ \ CNBC\ \ Analysis: Trump said he loves inflation. Why that should be music to Kevin Warsh's ears\ \ The president said Wednesday he is happy with inflation at 4.2%. That will be welcome news for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-inflation-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-analysis.html)

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UK

4 days ago

Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Bill Gates says Epstein wanted a personal relationship but he 'never reciprocated'\ \ The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jy8v0ge66o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

Trump keeps saying an Iran deal is close. Markets keep believing it

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump keeps saying an Iran deal is close. Markets keep believing it\ \ Analysts still assume that, despite the continued conflict, a deal will eventually be reached that ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-iran-deal-oil-markets-stocks.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

An unusual derivative play off SpaceX’s IPO success: A maker of space gases

\ \ CNBC\ \ An unusual derivative play off SpaceX’s IPO success: A maker of space gases\ \ Rothschild & Co. Redburn sees industrial gas supplier Linde emerging as a potential beneficiary alongside SpaceX.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/an-unusual-derivative-play-off-spacexs-ipo-success-a-maker-of-space-gases.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high\ \ President Trump suggested that inflation would drop when the U.S. war against Iran ends, and said, "We've been taking out millions of barrels of oil."](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-inflation-cpi-iran-oil.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

Company that bet big on Trump-backed crypto says its fortunes have improved

\ \ CNBC\ \ Company that bet big on Trump-backed crypto says its fortunes have improved\ \ AI Financial Corp. says it has mitigated some of the concerns that prompted it to say earlier that it may not be able to stay in business.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-crypto-alt-5-sigma-ai-financial.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

Trump pledges more Iran attacks, saying U.S. will be 'attacking them very hard'

\ \ CNBC\ \ Kuwait closes airspace, Israel warns of launches from Lebanon after U.S strikes in Iran\ \ President Donald Trump promised more attacks on Iran after strikes resumed this week. Earlier this week, he said a deal to end the war was near.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-iran-war-attacks-deal.html)

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UK

4 days ago

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again today\ \ The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce371kw2ex2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

Bill Gates tells House panel 'I should have never met' with Jeffrey Epstein

\ \ CNBC\ \ Bill Gates tells House panel 'I should have never met' with Jeffrey Epstein\ \ Gates reportedly prepared for his testimony with the help of Jake Greenberg, who previously was the Oversight committee's chief investigations coun...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/bill-gates-jeffrey-epstein-house-oversight-interview.html)

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UK

4 days ago

Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia\ \ Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yzm2nzgr2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

Dow falls 200 points on chip sell-off, Trump Iran threat and 3-year inflation high: Live updates

\ \ CNBC\ \ Dow tumbles nearly 900 points, hitting session low into the close: Live updates\ \ U.S. forces launched “self-defense strikes” against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for the downing of a helicopter, pushing up crude oil prices.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' and claims they have 'taken too long' to agree to a deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' and claims they have 'taken too long' to agree to a deal\ \ The president's comments came after U.S. forces on Tuesday evening launched strikes against Iran.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/trump-iran-talks.html)

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Crypto

4 days ago

Prediction markets get first U.S. rule proposal as CFTC pursues contract reviews

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Prediction markets get first U.S. rule proposal as CFTC pursues contract reviews\ \ The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened a proposed rule for public comment that sets an approach to determine contracts in the "public inte...](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/10/prediction-markets-get-first-u-s-rule-proposal-as-cftc-proposes-contract-reviews)

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UK

4 days ago

Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack\ \ Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5jme6ld54o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

4 days ago

World Series of Poker adds Solana payments for tournament buy-ins

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Solana (SOL) news: World Series of Poker adds SOL payments for tournament buy-ins\ \ The move marks an integration of blockchain-based payments into a major live sporting and gaming event.](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/09/world-series-of-poker-adds-solana-payments-for-tournament-buy-ins)

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UK

4 days ago

What we know about Belfast attack and disorder

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ What we know about the Belfast attack and disorder\ \ Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly0d13e4geo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history

\ \ CNBC\ \ The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history\ \ Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon. That’s up from more than $35 billion in th...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/the-world-cup-will-likely-be-the-biggest-gambling-event-in-history.html)

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Politics

4 days ago

Cars burn in Belfast, bricks fly in Southampton – and the ubiquitous cry of ‘civil war’ goes up again | John Harris

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Cars burn in Belfast, bricks fly in Southampton – and the ubiquitous cry of ‘civil war’ goe...\ \ For most, what we see in real life is mundane. But those who wish to fan the flames of anti-immigrant feeling share a different image online, says ...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/10/belfast-southampton-civil-war-anti-immigrant-online)

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Crypto

4 days ago

Bitcoin and gold fall together as a rate-hike bet hits every hedge

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin news: BTC and gold fall together as a rate-hike bet hits every hedge\ \ The relief rally that lifted crypto off last week's lows is unwinding alongside tech stocks and gold, with traders bracing for a US inflation print...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/10/bitcoin-and-gold-fall-together-as-a-rate-hike-bet-hits-every-hedge)

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Crypto

4 days ago

Live updates: What's next for bitcoin as it faces headwinds from SpaceX, Fed rates, and Mythos

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live bitcoin updates: What next for bitcoin as it faces headwinds from Fed rates to Claude's Mythos\ \ Anthropic's IPO pipeline, not its new model, is what crypto traders should track.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/10/live-updates-what-next-for-bitcoin-as-it-faces-headwinds-from-fed-rates-to-claude-s-mythos)

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Crypto

4 days ago

Zcash, Hyperliquid tokens lead losses as traders bet against a bitcoin bounce

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Zcash (ZEC), Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens lead losses as traders bet against a bitcoin (BTC) price b...\ \ Crypto markets are under pressure ahead of key U.S. inflation data due later Wednesday.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/10/zcash-hyperliquid-tokens-lead-losses-as-traders-bet-against-a-bitcoin-bounce)

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UK

4 days ago

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ With no team on field, China fans pin hopes on World Cup referee\ \ Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2x5z4202jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

4 days ago

World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Banned referee Omar Artan arrives home in Somalia\ \ Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2dylj8kj82o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

4 days ago

Want to watch the World Cup? Here are the dates to book off

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side \ \ Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2yldw1vjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

4 days ago

Man to appear in court over Belfast knife attack as rioting described as ‘race-based pogrom’ by SDLP leader – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Water cannon deployed in second night of disorder after knife attack in Belfast – live\ \ Disturbances reported in Northern Ireland despite condemnation from politicians and community leaders](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/10/belfast-riots-knife-attack-northern-ireland-sdlp-keir-starmer-kemi-badenoch-pmqs-uk-politics-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

4 days ago

GM eyes new battery chemistry to grow AI data center, energy storage business

\ \ CNBC\ \ GM eyes new battery chemistry to grow AI data center, energy storage business\ \ GM is expanding efforts to capitalize on the expected growth of energy storage and data centers and the development of next-generation sodium-ion b...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/gm-batteries-data-centers-energy-storage-business.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

Entergy CEO pushes back on fears that AI data centers will drive up electricity bills

\ \ CNBC\ \ Entergy CEO pushes back on fears that AI data centers will drive up electricity bills\ \ Entergy CEO Drew Marsh said data centers can be a win for local communities rather than a burden on residents.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/entergy-ceo-pushes-back-fears-ai-data-centers-drive-up-electricity-bills.html)

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Crypto

4 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO is four times oversubscribed. A crypto bet tells a more cautious story

\ \ @coindesk\ \ SpaceX stock price: Elon Musk company's pre-IPO market has fallen 27% in three weeks\ \ The SPCX perpetual still trades above SpaceX’s $135 offer price, but it has fallen sharply from its May highs as traders mark down the first-day ...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/10/spacex-s-most-active-pre-ipo-market-has-fallen-27-in-three-weeks)

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UK

4 days ago

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg as manhunt under way

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ South Africa mass shooting: 12 killed in Johannesburg as manhunt under way\ \ Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79yzqw0z0wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

4 days ago

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions\ \ Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cg7485gyxz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

4 days ago

Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest\ \ Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reform the Equality Act in what is viewed as an attempt to win back support from Reform voters.Nosheen Iqbal speaks to c...](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/jun/09/kemi-badenoch-culture-war-reform-supporters-the-latest)

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UK

4 days ago

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast\ \ Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5yzpg514v0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

4 days ago

Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged over knife attack

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Belfast knife attack: Disorder breaks out after man charged\ \ Police and political leaders call for calm after disorder breaks out in parts of Northern Ireland.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c992rvpyj99o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

4 days ago

Oil choppy after U.S. completes Iran strikes following Apache helicopter attack

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices rise after Trump says U.S. will attack Iran 'very hard' \ \ Oil prices rose after the U.S. launched military strikes against Iran, raising concerns that renewed clashes may threaten shipping through the Stra...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/oil-price-us-completes-iran-strikes-after-apache-helicopter-attack.html)

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Finance

4 days ago

China May wholesale inflation hits near 4-year high on Iran war, AI costs; CPI misses

\ \ CNBC\ \ China May wholesale inflation hits near 4-year high on Iran war-led higher input costs, AI boom \ \ The Middle East conflict has given China's economy a reflationary boost as energy and raw material disruptions deepened.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/10/china-cpi-ppi-inflation-may-consumer-prices-producer-oil-iran-war-ai-tech-.html)

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Dev

5 days ago

If Claude Fable stops helping you, you'll never know

jonready.com

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UK

5 days ago

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Artemis III: Nasa names astronauts to prepare for Moon landing\ \ Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdejn0gj12go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

5 days ago

Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz\ \ President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze9359gglyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

5 days ago

UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence

\ \ the Guardian\ \ UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence\ \ Labour backbenchers disappointed as new trade guidance over illegal settlements stops short of outright ban](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/09/uk-imposes-sanctions-firms-enabling-settler-violence-west-bank)

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Finance

5 days ago

Trump says U.S. must 'respond' after Iran shoots down helicopter over Hormuz Strait

\ \ CNBC\ \ Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after U.S. strikes Iranian assets\ \ The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/trump-iran-helicopter-hormuz-strait.html)

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Dev

5 days ago

Apple decided not to roll out Siri in EU after denied request for exemption

www.reuters.com

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Dev

5 days ago

Claude Fable 5

\ \ @AnthropicAI\ \ Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5\ \ Today we’re launching Claude Fable 5: a Mythos-class model that we’ve made safe for general use.](https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-fable-5-mythos-5)

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UK

5 days ago

Men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak protest in Southampton\ \ Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c982y5n0nlno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

5 days ago

Why do the right’s Henry Nowak protests look like a party? Distasteful as it is, they’re having fun | Jonathan Liew

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Why do the right’s Henry Nowak protests look like a party? Distasteful as it is, they’re havi...\ \ Booze, laughter and football chants: the British right are relishing in what they see as their George Floyd moment, says Guardian columnist Jonatha...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/09/henry-nowak-protest-southampton-booze-football-chants-british-right-george-floyd)

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Finance

5 days ago

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says traffic in Strait of Hormuz is rising 'very meaningfully'

\ \ CNBC\ \ Energy Secretary Chris Wright says traffic in Strait of Hormuz is rising 'very meaningfully'\ \ Wright said that describing the volume of oil exports out of Hormuz as increasing is a "fair statement."](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/chris-wright-hormuz-oil-iran-trump.html)

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UK

5 days ago

Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Football regulator contacts West Ham over 'serious allegations' against Sullivan\ \ Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ky7gndnlyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

5 days ago

Oil prices fall as Trump tries to convince market an Iran deal is close despite recent violence

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices fall after U.S. Energy secretary says Hormuz ship traffic is increasing\ \ President Donald Trump has repeatedly said a deal with Tehran to reopen Hormuz is close, but such an agreement still has not materialized.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/oil-prices-iran-war-strait-hormuz-trump-israel-lebanon.html)

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Crypto

5 days ago

Live updates: bitcoin drifts back to $62,500, putting damper on hope for two straight up days

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin price news: BTC aims to add to yesterday's bounce\ \ Crypto prices rose on Monday following last week's crash, but the bears still appear to be in control.](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/09/live-updates-bitcoin-drifts-back-to-usd62-500-putting-damper-on-hope-for-two-straight-up-days)

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UK

5 days ago

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, the country's football body says

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets\ \ Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket a...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9q2vrdx0ewo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

5 days ago

Bitcoin's bounce isn't a bullish revival, with anything from $68,000 to $80,000 seen as a marker

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC price bounce is no bullish revival, with anything from $68,000 to $80,000 seen as a marker: C...\ \ Your day-ahead look for June 9, 2026](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/06/09/bitcoin-s-bounce-isn-t-a-bullish-revival-with-anything-from-usd68-000-to-usd80-000-seen-as-a-marker)

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Politics

5 days ago

Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again\ \ Exclusive: Ukrainian president says ‘small mistake can break a big friendship’ in wide-ranging interview with Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/volodymyr-zelenskyy-reform-uk-councils-ukraine-flags)

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Crypto

5 days ago

Live updates: Bitcoin above $63,000 as some traders peg SpaceX's IPO as 'next catalyst'

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live Bitcoin price: Bitcoin steady above $63,000, BNB, SOL edge higher\ \ Stocks recovered through SpaceX's oversubscribed IPO, an Nvidia and SK Hynix chip pact, and Apple's AI reboot, while crypto trailed.](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/09/bitcoin-steady-above-usd63-000-bnb-sol-edge-higher-as-ai-stocks-rebound)

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Politics

5 days ago

Labour accuses Badenoch of wanting to ‘turn clock back’ with plan to scrap public sector equality duty – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Anti-immigration protesters in Belfast set bins and vehicles on fire amid unrest over knife attac...\ \ Crowds gather at sites across Belfast after Sudanese man charged with attempted murder](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/09/labour-badenoch-equality-duty-nowak-starmer-burnham-healey-lammy-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

5 days ago

Trump says Iran deal could be reached in 'two or three days' and Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'immediately'

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump says Iran deal could be reached in 'two or three days' and Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'im...\ \ Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York, Trump said the two parties are in the final stages of a "very, very good deal".](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/trump-iran-war-deal-days.html)

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Dev

5 days ago

Microsoft's open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Microsoft's open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers | TechCrunch\ \ Microsoft shut down dozens of GitHub code repositories for Azure and AI coding tools after a reported hack.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/microsofts-open-source-tools-were-hacked-to-steal-passwords-of-ai-developers/)

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Finance

5 days ago

BlackRock says 'mega forces' are changing investing. Here's what they say to do

\ \ CNBC\ \ BlackRock says 'mega forces' are changing investing. Here's what they say to do\ \ Investors may need to rethink the most basic principles of portfolio management as AI changes the rules, according to BlackRock.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/blackrock-says-mega-forces-are-changing-investing-heres-what-to-do.html)

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UK

5 days ago

Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump booed at Knicks-Spurs game as he became first US president at NBA Finals\ \ The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj89mz3mzzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

5 days ago

China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May

\ \ CNBC\ \ China's May shipments to U.S. clock 5-year high growth at 35% as overall exports jump on tech boost\ \ Exports to the U.S. surged the most since March 2021, extending a rebound following a long streak of double-digit declines for the most of last year.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/china-trade-exports-imports-iran-war.html)

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Finance

5 days ago

Oil prices may hit $150 per barrel soon if Iran war continues, energy economist says

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices may hit $150 per barrel soon if Iran war continues, energy economist says](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/oil-prices-iran-hormuz-rystad-war-conflict-middle-east-.html)

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Finance

5 days ago

Trump booed at Madison Square Garden before Knicks-Spurs NBA finals game

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump booed before Knicks lose to Spurs at Madison Square Garden in NBA Finals Game 3\ \ Trump's decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Final was controversial for Knicks fans, some of whom feared he would jinx what has been an epic playo...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/trump-booed-knicks-spurs-madison-square-garden.html)

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Finance

5 days ago

Pentagon expands list of China military-linked firms to include Alibaba, Baidu in fresh blow to diplomatic thaw

\ \ CNBC\ \ Pentagon expands list of China military-linked firms to include Alibaba, Baidu in fresh blow to d...\ \ The Pentagon briefly posted a similar expanded list in February, then withdrew it without explanation before Trump's China trip.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/alibaba-baidu-byd-named-on-pentagons-china-military-list-.html)

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Finance

5 days ago

Perplexity plans IPO in 2028 regardless of what happens to Anthropic or OpenAI, CEO tells CNBC

\ \ CNBC\ \ Perplexity plans IPO in 2028 regardless of what happens to Anthropic or OpenAI, CEO tells CNBC\ \ Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas' comments come after AI giant Anthropic confidentially filed to go public.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/perplexity-ipo-2028-as-anthropic-openai-prepare-listings.html)

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UK

5 days ago

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce\ \ Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6ge150z5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

5 days ago

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund\ \ Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Trump.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/todd-blanche-trump-nominates-attorney-general.html)

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Dev

5 days ago

Federal judge blocks H1B visa $100K fee

\ \ https://www.alaskasnewssource.com\\ \ Federal judge blocks H1-B visa $100K fee\ \ A federal judge ruled on Monday to block President Donald Trumps’ policy on imposing a $100,000 fee for new H1-B visas, a ruling that could save ...](https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/06/08/federal-judge-blocks-h1-b-visa-100k-fee/)

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UK

6 days ago

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US\ \ Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry ...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cnv9drg0qzgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

6 days ago

OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO | TechCrunch\ \ ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, the company said Monday in a blog post. The filing comes a little mor...](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/following-anthropic-openai-files-confidentially-for-ipo/)

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Tech

6 days ago

As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman's eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says | TechCr...\ \ Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identify verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/as-openai-files-for-ipo-sam-altmans-eye-scanning-company-is-doing-layoffs-report-says/)

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Politics

6 days ago

Badenoch to vow to scrap public sector equality duty in effort to fend off Reform

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Badenoch to vow to scrap public sector equality duty in effort to fend off Reform\ \ In speech on Tuesday, Tory leader will claim obligation to consider equality being used to advance ‘divisive agendas’](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/08/kemi-badenoch-vow-scrap-public-sectory-equality-duty-reform-threat)

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Dev

6 days ago

Apple reveals new AI architecture built around Google Gemini models

\ \ MacRumors\ \ Apple Reveals New AI Architecture Built Around Google Gemini Models\ \ Apple today announced a major overhaul of its Apple Intelligence platform, revealing a new architecture built on foundation models developed in col...](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/08/apple-reveals-new-ai-architecture/)

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Finance

6 days ago

OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, prepping Wall Street for mega AI debut

\ \ CNBC\ \ OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, prepping Wall Street for mega AI debut\ \ OpenAI's confidential filing lands days before SpaceX is set to go public and a week after Anthropic announced its confidential disclosure with the...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/openai-confidentially-files-for-ipo-prepping-wall-street-for-ai-debut.html)

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Dev

6 days ago

Stop the Apple Music app from launching

\ \ Music Decoy - Stop launching the Music app whenever you press ▶ Play\ \ Music Decoy - Stop launching the Music app whenever you press ▶ Play\ \ Stop launching the Music app whenever you press ▶ Play](https://lowtechguys.com/musicdecoy/)

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Finance

6 days ago

Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

\ \ CNBC\ \ Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee\ \ Trump had imposed the $100,000 fee in order to restrict the program, arguing that it has undermined U.S. security through the "replacement of Ameri...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/trump-h1b-visa-fee-blocks.html)

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Finance

6 days ago

Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried files formal request for Trump pardon

\ \ CNBC\ \ Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried files formal request for Trump pardon\ \ The co-founder of the now defunct FTX crypto exchange is currently serving a 25-year federal prison sentence.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/sam-bankman-fried-files-formal-request-for-presidential-pardon-.html)

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Dev

6 days ago

Apple WWDC 2026 Livestream

\ \ Apple\ \ Apple Events - Special Event Stream\ \ Watch the Apple event online.](https://www.apple.com/apple-events/event-stream/)

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Crypto

6 days ago

Bitmine bought the dip, making its biggest ether purchase in 2026 as prices tanked

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Ethereum news: Tom Lee's Bitmine (BMNR) bought the dip, acquiring 126,971 ETH as prices tanked\ \ The company bought 126,971 ETH last week, worth roughly $214 million at current prices, despite chairman Tom Lee's earlier calls to slow purchases.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/07/bitmine-bought-the-dip-making-its-biggest-ether-purchase-in-2026-as-prices-tanked)

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Tech

6 days ago

WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order | Tec...\ \ The messaging giant announced that it disrupted a phishing campaign targeting its users with NSO’s spyware.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/whatsapp-says-it-caught-new-spyware-attacks-linked-to-nso-group-in-violation-of-court-order/)

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Finance

6 days ago

Weight loss drug maker sinks 23% after new safety data spooks investors

\ \ CNBC\ \ Weight loss drug maker sinks 23% after new safety data spooks investors\ \ While the experimental drug met its key targets, analysts are concerned over the commercial opportunity due to side effects.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/weight-loss-drug-stock-zealand-pharma-data-ada.html)

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Finance

6 days ago

WWDC 2026 live updates: Buzz is building ahead of Apple's big reveal

\ \ CNBC\ \ WWDC 2026: Apple makes its big Siri AI reveal, changes Liquid Glass and more\ \ Follow Apple WWDC 2026 live updates as the keynote spotlights AI, software, Siri and developer tools.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/apple-wwdc-2026-live-updates.html)

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Crypto

6 days ago

Sam Bankman-Fried officially asks Trump for a presidential pardon

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Sam Bankman-Fried officially asks Donald Trump for a presidential pardon\ \ The fallen crypto mogul serving a 25-year sentence filed a clemency petition, betting on Donald Trump's history of crypto pardons even though the p...](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/08/sam-bankman-fried-officially-asks-donald-trump-for-a-presidential-pardon)

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UK

6 days ago

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Iranian strike on Israel suggests Tehran's sense of resilience is growing\ \ Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly72ryrd1jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Dev

6 days ago

Anti-social: It's fads, not friends, which now dominate social media feeds

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Anti-social: It's fads, not friends, which now dominate our feeds\ \ Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and in...](https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20260520-how-social-media-ceased-to-be-social)

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Finance

6 days ago

Iran announces 'end of military operations' against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation

\ \ CNBC\ \ Netanyahu says war with Iran, Hezbollah isn't over after Tehran says it's halting strikes\ \ Iran and Israel traded strikes Sunday night for the first time since the U.S. and Iran agreed to a fragile ceasefire in mid-April.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/iran-end-military-operations-israel-lebanon-escalation.html)

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Crypto

6 days ago

Live updates: Bitcoin drops under $63,000 as Strategy adds $100 million BTC in latest purchase

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live BTC price: Bitcoin drops under $63,000 as Strategy adds $100 million BTC\ \ Meanwhile, Strive bought 32 bitcoin, the same number Strategy dumped last week.](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/08/live-updates-bitcoin-above-usd63-400-as-strategy-adds-usd100-million-btc-in-latest-purchase)

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UK

6 days ago

Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Jeremy Bowen: 'The Middle East is in turmoil'\ \ The BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c8x2e8vezeqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

6 days ago

Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones\ \ Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/08/starmer-tech-firms-ultimatum-block-explicit-images-children-phones)

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Politics

6 days ago

Badenoch dismisses Starmer’s warning to tech firms and says social media ban for under-16s would be ‘much simpler’ - UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Child phone nudity law could largely end online child sexual abuse if widely adopted, Jess Philli...\ \ Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could ‘basically eliminate’ problem](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/08/keir-starmer-technology-ai-online-harms-labour-andy-burnham-makerfield-kemi-badenoch-uk-politics-latest-news-updates)

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UK

6 days ago

My drinking days are over - here are my tips for an alcohol-free World Cup

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ My drinking days are over. Here are my tips for an alcohol-free World Cup\ \ Sober or sober-curious? One football fan shares his tips for having a great alcohol-free World Cup.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr25ypjrdvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

6 days ago

China's Xi to visit North Korea for first time in seven years as Beijing tests its influence over Kim

\ \ CNBC\ \ China's Xi to visit North Korea for first time in seven years as Beijing tests its influence over...\ \ North Korea may use the summit as an opportunity to press for economic concessions or Beijing's "tacit recognition" of its nuclear status, analysts...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/china-xi-jinping-visits-north-korea-trump-summit-nuclear-program-.html)

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Politics

6 days ago

Zelenskyy discusses ‘urgent need to scale up’ air defences with key allies in London

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Zelenskyy discusses ‘urgent need to scale up’ air defences with key allies in London\ \ Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street after Russia fires hypersonic weapons at Ukraine](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/07/zelenskyy-starmer-macron-merz-ukraine-talks-london)

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UK

6 days ago

At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Philippines: 35 dead after earthquake off Mindanao coast\ \ The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyel78e6p5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

6 days ago

Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel\ \ Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2kyd52wje4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Dev

6 days ago

Is This the Dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse? | TechCrunch\ \ We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/07/is-this-the-dawn-of-the-tokenpocalypse/)

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Politics

6 days ago

‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds

\ \ the Guardian\ \ ‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds\ \ Investigation reveals more than 4.4 million people live in ‘news deserts’ that lack dedicated local reporting](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/08/social-media-groups-fuel-misinfomation-uk-news-deserts-report)

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Crypto

6 days ago

Bitcoin falls back below $63,000 as Iran-Israel trade strikes and Korean stocks crash

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin falls back below $63,000 as Iran-Israel trade strikes and Korean stocks crash\ \ BTC has pulled back from overnight highs as escalating geopolitical tensions weigh over risk sentiment and send oil price higher.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/08/bitcoin-recedes-to-usd63-000-as-iran-israel-trade-strikes-and-korean-stocks-crash)

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Finance

6 days ago

Asia tech stocks extend sell-off with SoftBank down over 7% as investors sour on AI-linked names

\ \ CNBC\ \ Tech stock sell-off accelerates; SoftBank drops 6% as investors sour on AI-linked names\ \ Global tech stocks tracked overnight losses in U.S. tech names led by a sell-off in Broadcom.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/softbank-samsung-tech-ai-stocks-asia-fall.html)

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Finance

6 days ago

Foreign investors have dumped billions of dollars of Korean stocks this year despite record rally. Here's why

\ \ CNBC\ \ Foreign investors have dumped billions of dollars of Korean stocks this year despite record rally...\ \ The selling intensified Monday as the benchmark Kospi plunged more than 8% at the open, even as it emerged as one of the world's standout performer...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/kospi-sk-hynix-samsung-electronics-why-foreign-investors-are-selling.html)

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Finance

6 days ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

\ \ CNBC\ \ Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 32 feared dead\ \ The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has risen to at least 32.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/earthquake-of-magnitude-7point8-strikes-off-southern-philippines-tsunami-warnings-issued.html)

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Finance

6 days ago

Oil prices rise after Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating regional tensions

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices spike over 4% as Iran and Israel trade strikes\ \ Oil rises on Monday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns that the conflict may drag on.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/08/oil-prices-today-us-iran-missile-middle-east-israel-opec.html)

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UK

7 days ago

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ 'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions\ \ Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx212p8r28eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

7 days ago

Stock futures fall as Iran attack on Israel shakes fragile ceasefire: Live updates

\ \ CNBC\ \ S&P 500 closes higher as chips stage a comeback, Iran stops strikes on Israel\ \ The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were higher on Monday as chip stocks rebounded from Friday's rout.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/07/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)

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Finance

7 days ago

Trump storms out of interview after being challenged about election fraud claims, DOJ fund

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump storms out of interview after being challenged about election fraud claims, DOJ fund\ \ The president said he would like to see the weaponization fund proceed despite setbacks.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/07/trump-election-fraud-doj-fund-weaponization-storms-out.html)

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Finance

7 days ago

Fragile ceasefire in jeopardy as Iran reportedly fires first missiles at Israel

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump insists negotiations are continuing despite Israel and Iran trading strikes\ \ Iran and Israel striking each other threatens the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has been in place since early April.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/07/iran-fires-missiles-israel-ceasefire-strains.html)

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UK

7 days ago

Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing during Denmark friendly\ \ Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association (DBU).](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czrxgd2nljno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

7 days ago

U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says\ \ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess the costs of damage already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, Reuters repo...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/06/us-attacks-iranian-sites-after-iran-launches-drones-in-latest-gulf-flare-up.html)

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UK

7 days ago

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Fifa World Cup 2026: Iran's team lands in Mexico amid US visa row\ \ All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yz3zdp3jqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

7 days ago

Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix from Hamilton after dramatic ending

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Monaco Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins chaotic race from Lewis Hamilton\ \ Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/ckgpgp5q3z7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

7 days ago

Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks\ \ The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7xr1g3nvvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

7 days ago

Meta is paying creators in Stablecoins. Spending them is someone else's problem

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Meta is paying creators in Stablecoins. Spending them is someone else's problem\ \ Meta’s decision to pay creators in USDC validates stablecoins as a mainstream disbursement tool, Joslyn suggests, but it also exposes the industr...](https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/06/06/meta-is-paying-creators-in-stablecoins-spending-them-is-someone-else-s-problem)

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Politics

7 days ago

Labour doesn't seem to like Send schools for kids like mine – but here's what we'll lose if these precious places are forgotten | John Harris

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Labour doesn't seem to like Send schools for kids like mine – but here's what we'll lose if the...\ \ An autism school in Wiltshire exemplifies what’s so different about education in a tailored environment, and the outcomes for children speak for ...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/07/labour-send-schools-autism-education-children)

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Politics

7 days ago

Lammy told JD Vance his remarks about Henry Nowak were ‘wrong’ – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Lammy told JD Vance his remarks about Henry Nowak were ‘wrong’ – as it happened\ \ The justice secretary said he spoke to the US vice president after he blamed mass immigration for Nowak’s murder](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/07/henry-nowak-trial-vickrum-digwa-police-reform-latest-news-updates)

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Politics

7 days ago

David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder

\ \ the Guardian\ \ David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder\ \ Deputy PM says he spoke to US vice-president about post that blamed ‘mass invasion of migrants’ for teenager’s death](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/07/david-lammy-jd-vance-wrong-henry-nowak-murder)

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Politics

7 days ago

Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs\ \ Committee calls for apology from government amid reports navy’s hunter-killer submarines are all docked](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/07/uk-defence-investment-delays-damage-credibility-mps)

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Crypto

7 days ago

A massive hiring wave reveals trading firms are no longer viewing Polymarket as a niche betting tool

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Why quantitative traders are using complex math models to hijack your weekend sports bets\ \ While rising volume on Polymarket and Kalshi is attracting quantitative firms to prediction markets, they aren't focusing on event outcomes; rather...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/06/a-massive-hiring-wave-reveals-trading-firms-are-no-longer-viewing-polymarket-as-a-niche-betting-tool)

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UK

7 days ago

Not a football fan? Here's how to sound like a World Cup expert

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ A bluffer's guide to the World Cup\ \ Not a football superfan? Try these easy conversation-starters to sound like an expert.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr251x5j3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

7 days ago

100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts

\ \ CNBC\ \ 100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts\ \ The conflict is about to reach its 100th day, with peace negotiations hanging in the balance.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/07/iran-war-100-days-trump-stocks-sp500-bonds-oil.html)

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Finance

7 days ago

At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say

\ \ CNBC\ \ At least 12 people shot at an Ohio festival and a search for suspects is still ongoing, police say\ \ At least 12 people shot at Ohio festival; search for suspects ongoing](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/06/ohio-festival-shooting.html)

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UK

7 days ago

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car\ \ The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0g8jymg92o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

8 days ago

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government\ \ On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d2pgjy4qgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

8 days ago

White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position

\ \ CNBC\ \ White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position\ \ Krishnan has been involved in Trump administration efforts to create a national framework for regulating AI developments.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/06/white-house-ai-policy-adviser-krishnan-to-leave-position.html)

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UK

8 days ago

Teenager Andreeva beats Chwalinska at French Open for first Grand Slam title

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ French Open 2026: Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska for first Grand Slam title\ \ Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfills her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French ...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c1dy7grv4y3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

8 days ago

Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from

\ \ CNBC\ \ Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from\ \ The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/06/trump-iran-jcpoa-nuclear-deal-obama.html)

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Crypto

8 days ago

A crypto pioneer who turned a $20 million family stake into a billion-dollar fund doubles down on bitcoin

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Billion-dollar crypto investor doubles down on bitcoin, questions Ethereum's upside\ \ Sourcing initial capital from his mother to build an inves, DFG CEO James Wo says market metrics do not support Tom Lee’s $250,000 ether prediction.](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/06/a-crypto-pioneer-who-turned-a-usd20-million-family-stake-into-a-billion-dollar-fund-doubles-down-on-bitcoin)

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Finance

8 days ago

Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another

\ \ CNBC\ \ Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another\ \ Chinese electric vehicles are likely to be sold in the U.S. within years, despite tariffs, strict laws and opposition from the auto industry and po...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/06/chinese-evs-auto-sales-manufacturing-us.html)

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UK

8 days ago

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'\ \ Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7498kz808o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Dev

8 days ago

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute | TechCrunch\ \ In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/google-will-pay-spacex-920m-per-month-for-compute/)

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Politics

8 days ago

Britain is a swamp of lies and disinformation – and we got here on the Brexit bus | Jonathan Freedland

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Britain is a swamp of lies and disinformation – and we got here on the Brexit bus | Jonathan Fr...\ \ Ten years after the vote, our economy is battered – and our national conversation darkens by the day. Still, there is reason for hope, says Guard...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/05/britain-lies-disinformation-brexit-bus-economy-vote)

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Politics

8 days ago

Leaked WhatsApps, embarrassing emails: it’s bad for British politics that privacy is now dead | Simon Jenkins

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Leaked WhatsApps, embarrassing emails: it’s bad for British politics that privacy is now dead |...\ \ The principle underlying the release of the Mandelson papers is that officials are always ‘on the record’ – but our leaders must be able to s...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/06/leaked-whatsapps-emails-british-politics-privacy-mandelson-papers)

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UK

8 days ago

From a castle ruin to historic baths - unusual places to watch the World Cup

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ From a castle ruin to historic baths - unusual places to watch the World Cup 2026\ \ With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d2drny216o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

8 days ago

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say\ \ The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8286nqz87o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

8 days ago

'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Elmo in hot water with New York Knicks fans after NBA finals post\ \ The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0p0nzej66o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

8 days ago

US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire\ \ The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgzgyjk2weo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

9 days ago

Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity at xAI data centers

\ \ CNBC\ \ Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity at xAI data centers\ \ Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/google-to-pay-spacex-920-million-a-month-for-xai-compute-capacity.html)

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UK

9 days ago

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Putin says there is no point meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war\ \ The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqpqx5qe40o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

9 days ago

The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs | TechCrunch\ \ "The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/the-token-bill-comes-due-inside-the-industry-scramble-to-manage-ais-runaway-costs/)

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Finance

9 days ago

U.S. Senate passes $70 billion ICE funding, fails to ban Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. Senate passes $70 billion ICE funding, fails to ban Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund\ \ Nearly all of the funding would go to DHS's ICE and Border Patrol agencies that are carrying out the Trump admin's vigorous deportations throughout...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/senate-passes-70-billion-in-new-funds-for-ice-border-patrol.html)

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Finance

9 days ago

Bitcoin cracks $60,000, sinking to lowest level since October 2024

\ \ CNBC\ \ Bitcoin cracks $60,000, sinking to lowest level since October 2024\ \ The weeklong sell-off was exacerbated after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report Friday sent yields higher and pressured risk assets.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/bitcoin-dismal-week-price-below-all-time-high-crypto-investors.html)

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Crypto

9 days ago

Bitcoin loses $60,000, falls to weakest price since October 2024

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin price news: BTC falls below $60,000 to weakest price since October 2024\ \ Several headwinds converged over bitcoin recently as its largest buyer turned seller, ETF investors headed for the exits, and rate-hike fears rose.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/bitcoin-loses-usd60-000-falls-to-weakest-price-since-october-2024)

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Crypto

9 days ago

Memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu dive 9% as bitcoin nears $60,000

\ \ @coindesk\ \ DOGE, SHIB price news: Dogecoin, shiba inu dive 9% as bitcoin nears $60,000\ \ Dogecoin and Shiba Inu led losses among major tokens as heavy volume and liquidations overwhelmed support levels, extending a broader risk-off move...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/memecoins-dogecoin-shiba-inu-dive-9-as-bitcoin-nears-usd60-000)

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Tech

9 days ago

NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX’s Dragon due to leaks

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX's Dragon due to leaks | TechCrunch\ \ The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/nasa-briefly-sheltered-space-station-astronauts-in-spacexs-dragon-due-to-leaks/)

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Dev

9 days ago

New York just passed a one-year temporary ban on data centers

\ \ Blogging Scheme\ \ New York just passed a one-year temporary ban on data centers\ \ On June 5, 2026, lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Kathy Hochul that would impose a one-year moratorium on permits for new large-scale data centers...](https://scienceaim.com/new-york-just-passed-a-one-year-temporary-ban-on-data-centers/)

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Dev

9 days ago

Astronauts on ISS told to shelter as repairs under way to fix air leaks

\ \ BBC News\ \ Astronauts told to return to International Space Station after sheltering over air leak repairs\ \ Nasa had directed five of the seven astronauts to shelter inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while two Russian cosmonauts at...](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c4g44ew3g1kt)

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Crypto

9 days ago

Bearish zcash bets hit record high as privacy token's price crashes

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bearish zcash (ZEC) bets hit record highs as price crashes \ \ Liquidations were small relative to the size of the decline, pointing to spot selling rather than a leverage cascade, while open interest in ZEC fu...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/bearish-zcash-bets-hit-record-high-as-privacy-token-s-price-crashes)

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UK

9 days ago

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast\ \ Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c707098wkzpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

9 days ago

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) price drops 2.8% as index declines

\ \ @coindesk\ \ CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) price drops 2.8% as index declines\ \ All twenty constituents in the CoinDesk 20 index were trading lower since yesterday.](https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/06/05/coindesk-20-performance-update-bitcoin-btc-price-drops-2-8-as-index-declines)

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Crypto

9 days ago

Here's what could happen if bitcoin breaks below $60,000

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Here's what could happen if bitcoin breaks below $60,000\ \ A confluence of factors makes $60,000 as key level to watch out in the near term, Deribit explained.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/here-s-what-could-happen-if-bitcoin-breaks-below-usd60-000)

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Crypto

9 days ago

Crypto's worst week since July 2024 deepens as bitcoin, ether near critical price levels

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Crypto's worst week since July 2024 deepens as BTC, ETH prices near critical support levels\ \ Crypto is on course for its worst week since July 2024, with ETH approaching critical support at $1,420 as a zcash exploit and AI capital rotation ...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/crypto-s-worst-week-since-july-2024-deepens-as-bitcoin-ether-near-critical-price-levels)

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Crypto

9 days ago

Live updates: bitcoin falls below $62,000 ahead of jobs data as Zcash bug rocks crypto

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live updates: bitcoin below $62,000 ahead of jobs data as Zcash bug rocks crypto\ \ Zcash plummetted 40% as Shielded Labs revealed a major bug that went undetected for four years](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/05/live-updates-bitcoin-below-usd62-000-ahead-of-jobs-data-as-zcash-bug-rocks-crypto)

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Finance

9 days ago

The Tech Download: Anthropic’s IPO sets up first big test of AI boom valuations

\ \ CNBC\ \ The Tech Download: Anthropic’s IPO sets up first big test of AI boom valuations \ \ Anthropic took a big step this week towards pipping bitter rival OpenAI to a public market listing.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/tech-download-anthropic-ipo-ai-valuations.html)

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Dev

9 days ago

ESP32 Bit Pirate, a Hardware Hacking Tool with WebCLI That Speaks Every Protocol

\ \ GitHub\ \ GitHub - geo-tp/ESP32-Bit-Pirate: A Hardware Hacking Tool with Web-Based CLI That Speaks Every Pr...\ \ A Hardware Hacking Tool with Web-Based CLI That Speaks Every Protocol - geo-tp/ESP32-Bit-Pirate](https://github.com/geo-tp/ESP32-Bit-Pirate)

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Politics

9 days ago

No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - as it happened\ \ PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/05/keir-starmer-andy-burnham-labour-leadership-rivals-makerfield-byelection-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

9 days ago

India scraps tax on overseas bond investors in bid to attract foreign capital and shore up the rupee

\ \ CNBC\ \ India scraps tax on overseas bond investors in bid to attract foreign capital and shore up the rupee\ \ India has announced several measures to boost capital inflows, including the scrapping of capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/india-tax-overseas-bond-investors.html)

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Politics

9 days ago

New claimants seek to sue Elon Musk’s xAI after Labour MP’s test case

\ \ the Guardian\ \ New claimants seek to sue Elon Musk’s xAI after Labour MP’s test case\ \ Jess Asato’s lawyer says others want to take action over demeaning sexualised material created by Grok AI tool](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/05/grok-ai-elon-musk-jess-asato-labour-mp-lawsuit)

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Politics

9 days ago

Business secretary attacks ‘entitlement’ of Starmer leadership rivals

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Business secretary attacks ‘entitlement’ of Starmer leadership rivals\ \ Peter Kyle says British politics fails to reward political accomplishment and Labour risks aping Tory instability](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/04/business-secretary-attacks-entitlement-of-starmer-leadership-rivals)

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UK

10 days ago

Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach after Arne Slot sacking\ \ Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cqjpkgx7084o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

10 days ago

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Marjane Satrapi: Oscar-nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56\ \ The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0nnj51jyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

10 days ago

Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder\ \ Exclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensions](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/04/reform-andrea-jenkyns-storms-out-of-meeting-henry-nowak)

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Crypto

10 days ago

Live updates: Bitcoin bounces, HYPE falls, NEAR gets demolished as crypto deals with a wipe out

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live markets: Saylor speaks as bitcoin plunges to $62,000](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/04/live-markets-saylor-speaks-as-bitcoin-plunges-to-usd62-000)

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UK

10 days ago

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran\ \ The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pl0wvvz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

10 days ago

Oil prices fall 3% on report Trump reluctant to restart Iran war

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices fall 3% on report Trump reluctant to restart Iran war\ \ President Donald Trump told aides that he won't resume the war unless U.S. troops are killed, according to The Wall Street Journal.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/04/oil-price-today-iran-war-hormuz-trump-israel-lebanon.html)

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Dev

10 days ago

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56

\ \ France 24\ \ French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies of 'sadness' at 56\ \ French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of "sadness", members of her en...](https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20260604-french-iranian-author-marjane-satrapi-author-of-persepolis-dies-at-56)

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Crypto

10 days ago

Moomoo expands into prediction markets through Kalshi partnership

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Moomoo adds Kalshi prediction markets, giving users access to event contracts\ \ Retail trading platform moomoo has partnered with Kalshi to offer CFTC-regulated event contracts tied to economic data, elections and major sportin...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/04/moomoo-expands-into-prediction-markets-through-kalshi-partnership)

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Politics

10 days ago

Europe’s far right exploit Nowak murder with populist rhetoric on race

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Europe’s far right exploit Nowak murder with populist rhetoric on race\ \ Polish, Spanish and French populists focus on clips of teenager’s dying moments and accuse UK of descending ‘into depths of the earth’](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/04/polish-far-right-nowak-britain-descent-depths-earth)

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Finance

10 days ago

As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola

\ \ CNBC\ \ As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola\ \ Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-mo...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/04/world-cup-2026-health-officials-focused-on-ebola-measles.html)

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Politics

10 days ago

Starmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak murder

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak murder\ \ PM says Britons are ‘reasonable, tolerant people’ and backs MP’s legal action against Grok firm over fake sexualised images](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/04/keir-starmer-elon-musk-division-henry-nowak)

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Politics

10 days ago

MPs raise doubts over missing Mandelson vetting documents

\ \ the Guardian\ \ MPs raise doubts over missing Mandelson vetting documents\ \ File detailing security mitigations is among those withheld at the request of the Metropolitan police](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/03/mps-raise-doubts-over-missing-mandelson-vetting-documents)

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Finance

10 days ago

MSGS stock to get boost if Knicks can stretch Spurs series to game 6, Guggenheim says

\ \ CNBC\ \ MSGS stock to get boost if Knicks can stretch Spurs series to game 6, Guggenheim says\ \ Guggenheim raised its price target on MSG Sports, saying a Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 6 could add over $15 million in revenue.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/msgs-to-get-boost-if-knicks-stretch-spurs-series-to-game-6-guggenheim-says.html)

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UK

10 days ago

Black Hawks and Robodogs - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Inside one Mexican city's World Cup security preparations\ \ BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g4n4nzl2yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

10 days ago

Minister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on police – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer to meet Henry Nowak’s family this afternoon, No 10 says – as it happened\ \ The private meeting will take place in Downing Street](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/04/henry-nowak-death-policing-justice-farage-jenrick-reform-badenoch-burnham-latest-news-updates)

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Finance

10 days ago

Elon Musk's net worth poised to sail past $1 trillion in SpaceX IPO

\ \ CNBC\ \ Elon Musk's net worth poised to sail past $1 trillion in SpaceX IPO\ \ Based on SpaceX's updated IPO prospectus, Elon Musk owns shares in the company worth over $866 billion.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/elon-musks-net-worth-poised-to-sail-past-1-trillion-in-spacex-ipo.html)

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UK

10 days ago

PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case to sow 'division' and denies 'two-tier policing' claim\ \ It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz23p8117o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

10 days ago

Henry Nowak was failed in the last moments of his life – and then again by Britain’s disgraceful political class | Jason Okundaye

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Henry Nowak was failed in the last moments of his life – and then again by Britain’s disgrace...\ \ There are vital lessons to be learned from Nowak’s death. Instead, it has been used to refuel a pervasive lie about ethnic minorities and ‘two-...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/03/henry-nowak-britain-political-class-policing)

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Politics

10 days ago

Labour MP sues Elon Musk’s xAI company over fake sexualised images

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Labour MP sues Elon Musk’s AI company over fake sexualised images\ \ Jess Asato was portrayed by Grok wearing a bikini after she criticised creation of such non-consensual pictures](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/03/labour-mp-sues-elon-musks-ai-company-over-fake-sexualised-images)

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Finance

10 days ago

S&P 500 futures fall after index snaps 9-day win streak amid rising Middle East tensions: Live updates

\ \ CNBC\ \ Dow surges nearly 900 points for record close as investors rotate away from tech names: Live updates\ \ The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to a fresh all-time high on Thursday and closed at a record.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)

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Finance

10 days ago

SpaceX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX targets $135 IPO price at valuation of $1.77 trillion\ \ The valuation would make Elon Musk's company the seventh-biggest in the U.S., above Tesla, which has a market cap of about $1.6 trillion.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/spacex-ipo-stock-price-roadshow-musk.html)

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Finance

10 days ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire

\ \ CNBC\ \ Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire\ \ Lebanon and Israel have ​agreed to ​the implementation ​of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States ⁠released ‌...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-implement-ceasefire.html)

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UK

10 days ago

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US House delivers rebuke to Trump as it votes to halt Iran war\ \ In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which is largely symbolic.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6pldg39deo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

10 days ago

SpaceX targets record $75 billion IPO as bitcoin treasury and liquidity risks draw focus

\ \ @coindesk\ \ SpaceX targets record $75 billion IPO as bitcoin treasury and liquidity risks draw focus\ \ SpaceX targets IPO price of $135/share, and aims to sell 555,555,555 to raise $75 billion.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/03/spacex-targets-record-usd75-billion-ipo-as-bitcoin-treasury-and-liquidity-risks-draw-focus)

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UK

11 days ago

Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks\ \ The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US says.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y01pdqvkgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

11 days ago

Netanyahu says he and Trump have 'tactical disagreements' but agree overall amid Iran war

\ \ CNBC\ \ Netanyahu says he and Trump have 'tactical disagreements' but agree overall amid Iran war\ \ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down with CNBC's Sara Eisen for an exclusive interview about the Iran war and U.S.-Israeli relations.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-live-updates.html)

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UK

11 days ago

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens\ \ Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near in the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0e2vqd3j1vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

11 days ago

FBI shoots dead the man who took multiple hostages in California bank

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Man shot dead after taking multiple hostages in California bank\ \ Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pdrgy623o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

11 days ago

Keir Starmer condemns riots in Southampton after Henry Nowak murder

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests\ \ Sarah Jones says guidance that black and white suspects should be treated differently gives ‘wrong impression’](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/03/anti-discrimination-guidance-police-southampton-protests)

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UK

11 days ago

Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter crash in Devon\ \ The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3pdv1gl41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

11 days ago

UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire

\ \ the Guardian\ \ UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire\ \ Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectors](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/uk-government-help-fund-universal-studios-theme-park-bedfordshire)

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Finance

11 days ago

GOP Sen. Tillis slams Trump intelligence pick Pulte: 'Don't think he has a prayer'

\ \ CNBC\ \ GOP Sen. Tillis slams Trump intelligence pick Pulte: 'Don't think he has a prayer'\ \ Pulte is widely viewed as a Trump loyalist who has targeted the president's political foes during his tenure leading the housing regulatory agency.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/tillis-trump-pulte-intelligence-dni-senate.html)

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Tech

11 days ago

TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup | TechCrunch\ \ The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/03/tiktok-launches-tiktok-pro-events-an-app-for-cultural-moments-like-the-fifa-world-cup/)

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Finance

11 days ago

Macy's posts strongest Q1 growth in four years, raises guidance despite consumer worries

\ \ CNBC\ \ Macy's posts strongest Q1 growth in four years, raises guidance despite consumer worries\ \ Macy's has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Tony Spring, who has worked to close underperforming stores and reinvest in ones worth keepi...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/macys-m-earnings-q1-2026.html)

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Politics

11 days ago

Minister criticises police anti-racism guidance following riot over Henry Nowak death – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ UK politics: Hampshire chief constable says his force ‘sorry for handcuffing and arresting’ H...\ \ Alexis Boon says student’s death was a tragedy and video was a ‘very difficult watch’](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/03/henry-nowak-southampton-riot-labour-keir-starmer-police-uk-politics-latest-news)

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UK

11 days ago

Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine\ \ The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3peyykxd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

11 days ago

Franklin Templeton says Wall Street fears blockchain because it threatens its profits

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Franklin Templeton says Wall Street fears blockchain because it threatens its profits\ \ Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton's CEO, said blockchain and crypto threaten a huge number of business models that exist today in traditional finance.](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/02/franklin-templeton-says-wall-street-fears-blockchain-because-it-threatens-its-profits)

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UK

11 days ago

US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport\ \ Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yx135yg53o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

11 days ago

Big tech is 'terrified' of AI agents wiping out ad revenue, says Billions Network CEO

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Big tech is 'terrified' of AI agents wiping out ad revenue, says Billions Network CEO\ \ Evin McMullen’s view on AI agents disrupting Google’s and Facebook’s business model was previously shared by Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinso...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/03/big-tech-is-terrified-of-ai-agents-wiping-out-ad-revenue-says-billions-network-ceo)

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Finance

11 days ago

Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primary that could shape Democrats' path to Senate majority

\ \ CNBC\ \ Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primary that could shape Democrats' path to Senate majority\ \ Iowa's Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls could be critical as Democrats look to take back power in Congress.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/iowa-democratic-senate-primary-josh-turek-zach-wahls.html)

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Finance

11 days ago

Oil climbs as U.S.-Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran underway

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil climbs as U.S.-Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran underway \ \ U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles following "attempted attacks" by Iran.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/03/oil-prices-trump-pushes-back-on-reports-us-iran-talks-collapsed.html)

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UK

11 days ago

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?\ \ Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy82339793go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

12 days ago

Trump still protected from tax enforcement, but anti-weaponization fund is dead, Blanche says

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump still protected from tax enforcement, but anti-weaponization fund is dead, Blanche says \ \ The DOJ's $1.8 billion fund faced strong criticism because it could have compensated people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. C...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/doj-fund-trump-todd-blanche.html)

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Politics

12 days ago

British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions, family say

\ \ the Guardian\ \ British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions, family say\ \ Craig and Lindsay Foreman given 10-year sentences in February for alleged espionage, which they deny](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/02/family-say-british-couple-jailed-in-iran-have-lost-appeal-against-convictions)

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Finance

12 days ago

Greg Abel channels Buffett's deal-making style in nearly $17 billion spree, expanding into tech

\ \ CNBC\ \ Greg Abel channels Buffett's deal-making style in nearly $17 billion spree, expanding into tech\ \ The back-to-back deals offer one of the clearest signals yet that Abel is prepared to put Berkshire's enormous balance sheet to work.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/greg-abel-channels-buffetts-dealmaking-style-in-17-billion-deal-spree.html)

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Dev

12 days ago

Trump signs downsized AI order after weeks of reversals

www.politico.com

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Dev

12 days ago

Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in four months

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in four months | TechCrunch\ \ Uber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/uber-caps-employee-ai-spending-after-blowing-through-budget-in-four-months/)

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Dev

12 days ago

Microsoft announces Scout, an autonomous AI agent built on OpenClaw

\ \ Computerworld\ \ Microsoft unveils Scout, an autonomous AI agent built on OpenClaw\ \ Scout is the first of a new breed of ‘autopilot’ agents in Microsoft 365 that can carry out tasks independently.](https://www.computerworld.com/article/4180103/microsoft-unveils-scout-an-autonomous-ai-agent-built-on-openclaw.html)

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UK

12 days ago

Key moments from police bodycam footage

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Nowak murder: Key moments of police bodycam footage\ \ BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgz7gv4w8no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

12 days ago

Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says\ \ Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in So...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8pn9ng5zlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

12 days ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold\ \ Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c936zvne0l6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

12 days ago

Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing stabbed student as he lay dying

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing Henry Nowak\ \ Henry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c172kkwpd9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

12 days ago

Trump, Rubio say talks with Iran ongoing despite Tehran media claims otherwise

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump, Rubio say talks with Tehran ongoing despite Iranian media claims otherwise\ \ President Trump on Monday told CNBC that "I really don't care. I couldn't care less" when asked about the prospect of Iran ending talks with the U.S.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/rubio-iran-nuclear-talks-trump-war-strategy-hormuz.html)

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Politics

12 days ago

What’s missing from ‘embarrassing’ Mandelson files? – The Latest

\ \ the Guardian\ \ What’s missing from ‘embarrassing’ Mandelson files? – The Latest\ \ The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have been released, revealing government infighting ...](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/jun/02/whats-missing-from-embarrassing-mandelson-files-the-latest)

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Finance

12 days ago

Trump signs AI executive order asking companies to give government early access to models

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump signs AI executive order asking companies to give government early access to models\ \ AI developers, on a voluntary basis, are asked to collaborate with the government and provide early access to frontier models.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/trump-executive-order-ai.html)

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Dev

12 days ago

Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Meta repeatedly snubs EU body on Facebook and Instagram user bans\ \ The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c152yvwjwkko)

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Politics

12 days ago

Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak\ \ Home secretary’s condenmation of ‘misinformation and inflammatory commentary’ comes after death threats to police](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/02/shabana-mahmood-warns-of-dangerous-undercurrent-after-murder-of-henry-nowak)

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Finance

12 days ago

Anthropic expands Mythos to 150 additional organizations in more than 15 countries

\ \ CNBC\ \ Anthropic expands Mythos to 150 additional organizations in more than 15 countries\ \ Anthropic initially released Project Glasswing to about 50 partners in April to test the model for cybersecurity flaws.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/anthropic-mythos-ai-project-glasswing.html)

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UK

12 days ago

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympic shot putter at training facility\ \ A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a Paralympic athlete died when equipment fell o...](https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/c1e2x1qze8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

12 days ago

Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Jim Cramer discusses his next moves for the Investing Club

\ \ CNBC\ \ CNBC Search : Find stock quotes, news, videos and more\ \ CNBC Search : Find stock quotes, news, videos and more](https://www.cnbc.com/search/?query=Tuesday,%20June%202,%202026:%20Jim%20Cramer%20discusses%20his%20next%20moves%20for%20the%20Investing%20Club)

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Politics

12 days ago

Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told\ \ High court in Edinburgh hears £125K vehicle was described as a van in faked invoice and stocked with luxury goods](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/02/motorhome-peter-murrell-snp-money-high-court-edinburgh)

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Crypto

12 days ago

Bitcoin ETF outflows are noise as Wall Street doubles down on crypto, says analyst

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Eric Balchunas: Bitcoin ETF outflows are noise as Wall Street doubles down on crypto\ \ Recent Bitcoin ETF outflows look dramatic in headlines, but Bloomberg Intelligence's Eric Balchunas says the broader adoption story remains intact.](https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2026/06/02/bitcoin-etf-outflows-are-noise-as-wall-street-doubles-down-on-crypto-says-analyst)

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Tech

12 days ago

Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access | Te...\ \ Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta's own support chatbot was blamed for allowing ...](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/hackers-hijacked-instagram-accounts-by-tricking-meta-ai-support-chatbot-into-granting-access/)

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Politics

12 days ago

New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they? – podcast

\ \ the Guardian\ \ New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they? – podcast\ \ Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through the latest tranche of Mandelson files and explain what we learned](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/jun/01/new-mandelson-files-how-embarrassing-are-they-podcast)

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Crypto

12 days ago

Bitcoin's biggest ETF selloff yet hits $3.4 billion as AI stocks keep climbing

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin's biggest ETF selloff yet hits $3.4 billion as AI stocks keep climbing\ \ U.S. spot bitcoin funds bled cash for 11 straight sessions through Monday, the longest redemption streak since their 2024 launch, as risk dollars r...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/02/bitcoin-s-biggest-etf-selloff-yet-hits-usd3-4-billion-as-ai-stocks-keep-climbing)

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Politics

12 days ago

Murrell used false accounting and fake invoices to hide SNP embezzlement, court hears – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Starmer says he ‘felt sick’ watching video of Henry Nowak’s arrest – UK politics live\ \ The prime minister said: ‘I have seen the body cam footage, it’s harrowing, and I have to say, as a father of a 17-year-old boy, I felt sick wa...](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/02/peter-mandelson-keir-starmer-labour-leadership-snp-peter-murrell-latest-news-updates)

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UK

12 days ago

Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22\ \ An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y8nq8ljqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

12 days ago

Alphabet plans to raise $80B to pay for AI buildout

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion to pay for AI buildout | TechCrunch\ \ The Google parent company plans to raise the funds by selling stock.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/alphabet-plans-to-raise-80-billion-to-pay-for-ai-buildout/)

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Finance

12 days ago

Asia-Pacific stocks mostly lower as Iran war uncertainty keeps investors on edge

\ \ CNBC\ \ Asia-Pacific stocks mostly lower as Iran war uncertainty keeps investors on edge\ \ Asia-Pacific markets traded lower on Tuesday as investors weighed renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/asia-pacific-markets-today-kospi-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index.html)

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UK

12 days ago

Jeremy Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down\ \ Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedp3lee059o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

13 days ago

Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion from stock sales to fund AI buildout

\ \ CNBC\ \ Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion from stock sales to fund AI build-out\ \ Alphabet said it plans to sell $80 billion in stock, including through a $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/alphabet-to-raise-80-billion-from-stock-sales-to-fund-ai-buildout.html)

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Finance

13 days ago

Trump administration plans to drop DOJ's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund, reports say

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump administration plans to drop DOJ's $1.8B 'lawfare' fund, reports say\ \ Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he was launching an effort to kill "slush fund" by forcing Republicans to vote on it.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/trump-doj-fund-senate.html)

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Dev

13 days ago

Alphabet Announces $80B Equity Capital Raise to Expand AI Infra and Compute

abc.xyz

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Tech

13 days ago

Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, in first-of-its-kind lawsuit over violent incidents | TechCrunch\ \ The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/florida-sues-openai-sam-altman-in-first-of-its-kind-lawsuit-over-violent-incidents/)

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Dev

13 days ago

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over AI risks

www.politico.com

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Dev

13 days ago

Hackers Used Meta's AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts

\ \ @briankrebs\ \ Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts\ \ The Instagram accounts for the Obama White House and the Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force were briefly defaced with pro-Iranian images...](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/hackers-used-metas-ai-support-bot-to-seize-instagram-accounts/)

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Tech

13 days ago

Anthropic files to go public

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Anthropic files to go public | TechCrunch\ \ The company said Monday it has filed confidentially for an IPO.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/anthropic-files-to-go-public/)

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Politics

13 days ago

Mandelson files reveal a man for whom betrayal is a way of life | John Crace

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Mandelson files reveal a man for whom betrayal is a way of life | John Crace\ \ The Prince of Darkness appears in his element bad-mouthing colleagues and allies behind their back](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/01/politics-sketch-mandelson-betrayal-is-a-way-of-life)

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Finance

13 days ago

Florida AG sues OpenAI, seeks to hold CEO Altman personally liable for alleged harms

\ \ CNBC\ \ Florida AG sues OpenAI, seeks to hold CEO Altman personally liable for alleged harms\ \ The complaint said the harms are the result of OpenAI's "insatiable quest to win the AI arms race and amass large fortunes."](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/florida-ag-open-ai-altman-lawsuit.html)

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UK

13 days ago

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal\ \ The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy526klrk20o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

13 days ago

Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan\ \ A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c202rxp1z15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

13 days ago

Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over\ \ President Trump spoke with CNBC's Eamon Javers about the latest with the Iran war in an interview Monday.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/trump-iran-war-negotiations-oil-israel-interview.html)

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Politics

13 days ago

Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure\ \ Criticisms revealed in major release of files relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to US](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/01/mandelson-criticised-starmer-lack-of-verve-buckle-under-pressure-files-released)

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Finance

13 days ago

Anthropic confidentially files IPO prospectus with SEC, prepping Wall Street for landmark AI deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ Anthropic confidentially files IPO prospectus with SEC, prepping Wall Street for landmark AI deal\ \ Anthropic said it confidentially filed its IPO prospectus with the SEC, setting up a potentially historic share sale for investors ready to jump in...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/anthropic-ipo-s1-prospectus.html)

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Dev

13 days ago

DuckDuckGo makes its 'no-AI' search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ DuckDuckGo makes its 'no-AI' search engine easier to access as its traffic booms | TechCrunch\ \ Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/duckduckgo-makes-its-no-ai-search-engine-easier-to-access-as-its-traffic-booms/)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Bitcoin remains under pressure as ETF outflows, higher oil prices weigh on crypto markets

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC remains under pressure as ETF outflows, higher oil prices weigh on crypto markets: Crypto Daily\ \ The day ahead in crypto: June 1, 2026](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/06/01/bitcoin-remains-under-pressure-as-etf-outflows-higher-oil-prices-weigh-on-crypto-markets)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Strategy’s bitcoin sale sparks a $14 million betting chaos on Polymarket

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Michael Saylor's Strategy sells $2.5 million bitcoin. Chaos ensues in a major prediction market o...\ \ The 8-K filing by Strategy Monday disclosed sales for the period May 26 to May 31, but the disclosure was issued on June 1. Polymarket's May 31 con...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/01/strategy-s-bitcoin-sale-sparks-a-usd14-million-crypto-betting-chaos-on-a-major-prediction-market)

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Finance

13 days ago

Strategy shares fall after selling $2.5 million in bitcoin, its first sale since 2022

\ \ CNBC\ \ Strategy shares fall after selling $2.5 million in bitcoin, its first sale since 2022\ \ Michael Saylor's Strategy sold bitcoin for the second time ever as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on the cryptocurrency's price.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/strategy-shares-fall-after-selling-2point5-million-in-bitcoin-its-first-sale-since-2022.html)

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Finance

13 days ago

Stargate live updates: OpenAI pushes forward on Michigan data center after slashing spend

\ \ CNBC\ \ Stargate live updates: OpenAI's Altman says 'people are right to be anxious' about AI\ \ OpenAI, Oracle and Related Digital discuss the Stargate Michigan buildout, AI infrastructure, jobs and community plans.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/stargate-project-michigan-live-updates.html)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Michael Saylor's Strategy sold 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million to fund dividend payments

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin news: Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million in late May, filing shows\ \ The 8-K filing Monday says proceeds from the May 26-31 sale, executed at an average price of $77,135 a coin, will fund distributions on Strategy's ...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/01/strategy-sold-32-btc-for-usd2-5-million-in-late-may-filing-shows)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Live markets: bitcoin retreats under $72,000 as Strategy unloads BTC for first time in four years

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Live markets: bitcoin retreats under $72,000 as Strategy unloads BTC for first time in four years\ \ Crypto markets continue to struggle even as risk markets across the globe surge higher.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/01/live-markets-bitcoin-retreats-under-usd72-000-as-strategy-unloads-btc-for-first-time-in-four-years)

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UK

13 days ago

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates\ \ Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g419e2xlvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

13 days ago

U.S. intercepted Iranian missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait, Central Command says

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. intercepted Iranian missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait, Central Command says\ \ The latest attacks further undermine what remains of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and will likely add strain to ongoing efforts to reach a deal that will...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/us-iran-war-missiles-kuwait.html)

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UK

13 days ago

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ France intercepts sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says\ \ A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8pwgej1gxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Dev

13 days ago

Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers\ \ The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmp9mppvzro)

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Finance

13 days ago

Treasury yields edge higher as U.S. and Iran exchange strikes

\ \ CNBC\ \ Treasury yields edge higher as U.S. and Iran exchange strikes\ \ Treasury yields rose Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/treasury-yields-us-iran-war-oil.html)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Bitcoin, ether start June in the red while futures show taste for risk. XLM, HYPE gain

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC, ETH prices drop even as futures show growing taste for risk. XLM, HYPE gain: Crypto Markets ...\ \ Bitcoin and ether fell Monday after dropping in May, a month that usually sees them post positive returns. U.S. equity index futures rose.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/01/bitcoin-ether-start-june-in-the-red-while-futures-show-taste-for-risk-xlm-hype-gain)

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Politics

13 days ago

No 10 braced for ‘excruciating’ revelations as messages between Mandelson and ministers to be released – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Mandelson described Starmer’s No 10 operation as ‘beleaguered and bereft’ in published file...\ \ Peter Mandelson’s unfiltered remarks to cabinet officials are made public in hundreds of pages of documents relating to his appointment as US amb...](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/01/peter-mandelson-documents-published-keir-starmer-labour-latest-news-updates)

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Politics

13 days ago

Two US political commentators banned from entering UK

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Free speech activists condemn UK entry ban for Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur\ \ Two leftwing US commentators, who have both been accused of propagating antisemitism, barred from visiting for event](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/01/us-political-commentators-say-banned-entering-uk-cenk-uygur-hasan-piker)

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Finance

13 days ago

Trump hits out at ‘chirping’ critics as U.S. and Iran launch fresh wave of strikes

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump hits out at ‘chirping’ critics as U.S. and Iran launch fresh wave of strikes\ \ Trump's Truth Social post comes as air strikes between the U.S. and Iran resumed over the weekend.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/iran-war-trump-hits-out-at-critics-says-tehran-really-wants-a-deal.html)

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Finance

13 days ago

Fed's Powell warns Trump's political 'stress test' will wreck public trust in central bank

\ \ CNBC\ \ Fed's Powell warns Trump's political 'stress test' will wreck public trust in central bank\ \ Jerome Powell said White House pressure on the Fed will damage public trust in the U.S. central bank.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/federal-reserve-trump-political-pressure-powell-stress-test.html)

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UK

13 days ago

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait\ \ Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlpy8n7pr6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

13 days ago

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show\ \ Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l2yl7r8r2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

13 days ago

Nvidia jumps into PCs with new Arm-based chip debuting in laptops from Microsoft, Dell, HP

\ \ CNBC\ \ Nvidia jumps into PCs with new Arm-based chip debuting in laptops from Microsoft, Dell, HP\ \ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a long-awaited Arm-based PC chip, breaking into PCs for the first time on new laptops by Dell, Microsoft, HP, ASUS...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/nvidias-new-chip-to-power-fresh-line-of-windows-laptops-by-dell-hp.html)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Bitcoin extends slide as spot ETF outflows hit a record while Wall Street rips on AI

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin, ether, solana slide as AI trade continues to rip higher\ \ U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost $2.97 billion across 10 trading days through Friday, the longest outflow streak on record. Oil's bounce on the stalled ...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/01/bitcoin-extends-slide-as-spot-etf-outflows-hit-a-record-while-wall-street-rips-on-ai)

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Finance

13 days ago

Oil jumps 2% as Israel expands Lebanon offensive, rattling ceasefire hopes

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. oil jumps more than 6% as Trump tells CNBC he doesn't care if Iran negotiations are over\ \ Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel instructed troops to push deeper into Lebanon amid renewed clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/oil-prices-wti-brent-crude-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-trump-us.html)

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Crypto

13 days ago

Coinbase makes a major play for India’s booming $3 billion crypto market with local currency launch

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Coinbase makes a major play for India’s booming $3 billion crypto market with local currency la...\ \ Coinbase announces INR rails to make the platform fully accessible to Indian retail traders.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/31/coinbase-makes-a-major-play-for-india-s-booming-usd3-billion-crypto-market-with-local-currency-launch)

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Finance

13 days ago

U.S. and Iran still without deal to end war after Trump says he's not in a 'hurry'

\ \ CNBC\ \ U.S. and Iran still without deal to end war after Trump says he's not in a 'hurry'\ \ Trump threatened further military action if negotiations break down and the U.S. does not receive the concessions from Iran it desires.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/still-no-deal-to-end-us-iran-war-trump-says-hes-not-in-a-hurry.html)

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Politics

14 days ago

Mandelson files show no mitigation of security concerns over US appointment

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Mandelson files show no mitigation of security concerns over US appointment\ \ Exclusive: Papers to be published on Monday cast doubt on assurances provided by senior Whitehall officials](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/31/mandelson-files-no-mitigation-of-security-concerns-us-ambassador)

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Politics

14 days ago

Embarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report: what will be in the new release of Mandelson files?

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Embarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report: what will be in the new release of Mandelson files?\ \ Cabinet Office is expected to publish more than 1,000 pages related to former US ambassador’s appointment to role](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/31/peter-mandelson-files-whatsapps-no-vetting-report-explainer)

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Crypto

14 days ago

How Stellar became part of DTCC's tokenization push for Wall Street securities onchain

\ \ @coindesk\ \ How Stellar (XLM) became part of DTCC's plan to bring securities onchain\ \ The blockchain's ties to DTCC stretch back years through Securrency, while Franklin Templeton's BENJI fund helped demonstrate how regulated assets ...](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/31/how-stellar-became-part-of-dtcc-s-tokenization-push-for-wall-street-securities-onchain)

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Finance

14 days ago

SoftBank plans 75 billion euros of AI investments in France, as Europe struggles to catch up with U.S. and China

\ \ CNBC\ \ SoftBank plans 75 billion euros of AI investments in France, as Europe struggles to catch up with...\ \ The Japanese tech giant plans to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, with an initial 3.1 GW of facilities in the country...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/softbank-to-build-up-ai-data-centers-in-france-with-major-investment.html)

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UK

14 days ago

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive\ \ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as Europea...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep04kzz5wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

14 days ago

Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Paris riots: Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured in France after Champions League final\ \ Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2ejg1w9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

14 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon: I feel as if I’m serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Nicola Sturgeon: I feel as if I’m serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit\ \ Former Scottish first minister says she will not apologise for actions of her ex-husband found guilty of embezzlement](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/31/nicola-sturgeon-feel-serving-sentence-crime-did-not-commit)

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UK

14 days ago

Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Hundreds arrested in Paris after Champions League final\ \ Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7pk5j7nyjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

15 days ago

Arne Slot's Liverpool sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Arne Slot sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace\ \ 'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c17xwngwr0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

15 days ago

Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade

\ \ CNBC\ \ Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade\ \ With Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO ahead, retail investors are rushing into space-themed ETFs including NASA which offers direct access to the rocket comp...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/spacex-ipo-invest.html)

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Finance

15 days ago

Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war\ \ Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously challenged freedom of navigation in the sea lane, raising questions about the future.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/oil-exports-through-hormuz-might-not-return-to-levels-before-iran-war.html)

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Finance

15 days ago

Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality

\ \ CNBC\ \ Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality\ \ Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/iran-war-inequality-affordability-ceasefire-analysis.html)

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Crypto

15 days ago

Bitcoin, ether, XRP, dogecoin lag a nine-week stocks rally as ETF demand cools

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin, ether, XRP, dogecoin lag a nine-week stocks rally as ETF demand cools\ \ The S&P 500 posted its longest weekly winning streak since 2023 and Brent oil stabilized near $92 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes. The biggest cryptocur...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/30/bitcoin-ether-xrp-dogecoin-lag-a-nine-week-stocks-rally-as-etf-demand-cools)

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UK

15 days ago

Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot year after Premier League title win

\ \ BBC Sport\ \ Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot\ \ Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge.](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cglp7kelrljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

15 days ago

Rise in youth unemployment driving more to homelessness, UK charities say

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Rise in youth unemployment driving more to homelessness, UK charities say\ \ Centrepoint warns young people facing ‘huge scarcity of work opportunities’ after Alan Milburn’s report on crisis](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/30/young-people-neets-jobs-housing-crisis-homelessness)

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UK

15 days ago

Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital Russian supply lines\ \ BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjp0n7rn41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

15 days ago

Brent oil price posts biggest monthly loss in six years as market counts on a U.S.-Iran deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ Brent oil price posts biggest monthly loss in six years as market counts on a U.S.-Iran deal\ \ Oil prices fell Friday after President Trump said he would meet in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about a deal with Iran.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/oil-price-iran-deal-war-ceasefire-trump.html)

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UK

15 days ago

US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center\ \ The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr2je8lkvro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

15 days ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

\ \ CNBC\ \ Judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund\ \ A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victi...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/judge-temporarily-blocks-trumps-1point8-billion-weaponization-fund.html)

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Politics

15 days ago

Digested week: Is it pedantic to point out Trump is ‘ending’ a war he started? | John Crace

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Digested week: Is it pedantic to point out Trump is ‘ending’ a war he started? | John Crace\ \ Plus, Nicola Sturgeon’s marital relations, the hell of burnout, Tony Blair’s saviour complex and Spurs](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/29/digested-week-donald-trump-ending-iran-war-he-started)

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Finance

15 days ago

Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy

\ \ CNBC\ \ Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy\ \ Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more on debt to cover expenses.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/energy-costs-inflation-iran-war-trump.html)

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Finance

15 days ago

Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge rules

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge rules\ \ "The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump," said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/trump-kennedy-center-judge-beatty.html)

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Finance

16 days ago

SpaceX skeptics have added reason for concern after Musk comments diverge from IPO filing

\ \ CNBC\ \ SpaceX skeptics have added reason for concern after Musk comments diverge from IPO filing\ \ In a post on X, Elon Musk offered details about SpaceX's deal with Anthropic that weren't included in the company's IPO prospectus.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/spacex-skeptics-concerned-as-musk-comments-diverge-from-ipo-filing.html)

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UK

16 days ago

Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Nato condemns Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block, injuring two\ \ Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93x4nxlkjeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

16 days ago

Tony Blair says he is all about the future – but his vision is woefully stuck in the past | Jonathan Freedland

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Tony Blair says he is all about the future – but his vision is woefully stuck in the past | Jon...\ \ He insists he is so right but gets so much badly wrong, not least the absurdity that the UK should have joined Donald Trump in the quagmire that is...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/29/tony-blair-says-he-is-all-about-the-future-but-his-vision-is-woefully-stuck-in-the-past)

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UK

16 days ago

US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund\ \ In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkp5r0eykko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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UK

16 days ago

Trump holding meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal\ \ The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2d40r91qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

16 days ago

Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds\ \ The DOJ has faced strong criticism for the creation of a $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/trump-doj-fund-lawfare-blocked-judge.html)

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Tech

16 days ago

Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget cutting becomes its major selling point

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Glean's top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point | TechCrunch\ \ The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/gleans-top-line-crosses-300m-as-ai-budget-cutting-becomes-its-major-selling-point/)

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Finance

16 days ago

Trump lays out Iran deal demands, says he's about to make 'final determination'

\ \ CNBC\ \ Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal\ \ Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Ir...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/trump-iran-deal-hormuz-nuclear-war.html)

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Dev

16 days ago

The UK Government's Low Value Purchase System Is a Waste of Time

\ \ og:site_name\ \ og:title\ \ og:description](https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/05/the-uk-governments-low-value-purchase-system-is-a-waste-of-time/)

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Dev

16 days ago

I Am Retiring from Tech to Live Offline

\ \ openpath.quest\ \ I Am Retiring from Tech to Live Offline\ \ AI took the last of the wind out of my Open Source sails. I wish you all the best!](https://openpath.quest/2026/i-am-retiring-from-tech-to-live-offline/)

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Politics

16 days ago

Housing asylum seekers in former army barracks ruled unlawful for victims of torture

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Housing asylum seekers in former army barracks ruled unlawful for victims of torture\ \ Judgment outlawing forcing of survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of violence to share rooms is blow to Shabana Mahmood’s asylum plans](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/29/housing-asylum-seekers-former-army-barracks-ruled-unlawful-victims-of-torture-uk)

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Finance

16 days ago

CNBC's Official Global Soccer Team Valuations 2026: Here's how the top 30 clubs in the world stack up

\ \ CNBC\ \ CNBC's Official Global Soccer Team Valuations 2026: Here's how the top 30 clubs in the world stac...\ \ The world's 30 most valuable soccer teams are worth an average of $2.66 billion, according to CNBC's official team valuations.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/cnbcs-official-global-soccer-team-valuations-2026.html)

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Finance

16 days ago

Russian drone hits apartment block in NATO state Romania; EU prepares fresh sanctions against Moscow

\ \ CNBC\ \ NATO chief says alliance ‘ready to defend every inch of Allied territory’ after Russian drone...\ \ Romania’s president said the collision demands a “firm, coordinated, and appropriate response."](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/russian-drone-hits-apartment-block-in-nato-state-romania-.html)

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UK

16 days ago

Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida\ \ A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.](https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgz0pdg32mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

16 days ago

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during ground test

\ \ CNBC\ \ Blue Origin warns of rocket explosion debris after failed New Glenn test at Cape Canaveral\ \ Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/blue-origin-new-glenn-rocket-explosion-florida-test-nasa-artemis.html)

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Dev

16 days ago

The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida

\ \ Ars Technica\ \ The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida\ \ New Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA's Artemis Program.](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/05/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-just-exploded-during-a-static-fire-test/)

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Crypto

16 days ago

Bitcoin, ether little-changed despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears

\ \ @coindesk\ \ BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin, ether steady despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears\ \ Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/29/bitcoin-ether-little-changed-despite-record-stocks-falling-oil-and-easing-war-fears)

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Tech

16 days ago

Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Anthropic raises $65 Billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO | TechCrunch\ \ Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fund...](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/anthropic-raises-65-billion-nears-1t-valuation-ahead-of-ipo/)

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UK

16 days ago

Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70% \ \ The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqpelq5reqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

16 days ago

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida | TechCrunch\ \ The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-during-testing-in-florida/)

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Finance

16 days ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in testing

\ \ CNBC\ \ Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceX\ \ Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin said on Thursday it experienced an anomalous hot-fire test, as visuals on social media showed its New Glenn rock...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-testing.html)

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Dev

16 days ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn blows up during static fire test

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Finance

16 days ago

Asia markets rise as investors weigh Iran military activity against signs of temporary U.S.-Iran deal

\ \ CNBC\ \ Asia markets rise as investors weigh Iran military activity against signs of temporary U.S.-Iran ...\ \ Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors shrugged off renewed Iran tensions against ceasefire optimism.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/29/asia-markets-today-live-updates-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index-kospi-nifty-50-csi-300.html)

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UK

17 days ago

Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave\ \ French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v2yv5207xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Politics

17 days ago

Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell\ \ Murrell has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling more than £400,00 from SNP](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/28/sturgeon-says-she-was-deceived-misled-and-betrayed-by-ex-husband-murrell)

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Finance

17 days ago

Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months

\ \ CNBC\ \ Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months\ \ The latest military and economic actions come as President Trump insists he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran before November's midterm el...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/trump-bessent-iran-war-sanctions-hormuz-strait-kuwait.html)

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Finance

17 days ago

Anthropic tops OpenAI as most valuable AI startup, nears $1 trillion valuation in latest round

\ \ CNBC\ \ Anthropic tops OpenAI as most valuable AI startup, nears $1 trillion valuation in latest round\ \ Anthropic is now the most valuable AI company in Silicon Valley after a new $65 billion funding round.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/anthropic-open-ai-startup-value.html)

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UK

17 days ago

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US sources say

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says\ \ US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leader...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87qng40wz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

17 days ago

Traders' hopes fade for U.S.-Iran nuclear deal this year despite report on potential ceasefire agreement

\ \ CNBC\ \ Traders' hopes fade for U.S.-Iran nuclear deal this year despite report on potential ceasefire ag...\ \ Chances of a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran this year haven't moved much on prediction markets after Axios reported that the two agreed to ...](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/hope-fades-for-us-iran-nuclear-deal-after-ceasefire-report.html)

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Crypto

17 days ago

Bitcoin pinned below $73,000 despite potential U.S.-Iran deal news

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin price news: BTC again lower as traditional markets gain on report of imminent peace agree...\ \ U.S. stocks and bonds, and the oil market are reacting positively to yet another purported peace agreement, but crypto markets remain under heavy p...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/28/bitcoin-pinned-below-usd73-000-despite-potential-u-s-iran-deal-news)

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Politics

17 days ago

Alan Milburn is right, a young generation has been betrayed. Forget Tony Blair: we must attend to this | Polly Toynbee

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Alan Milburn is right, a young generation has been betrayed. Forget Tony Blair: we must attend to...\ \ The new and excoriating account of the dire prospects for UK young people is a call to action. It could be the Beveridge report for our time, says ...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/28/alan-milburn-youth-unemployment-labour-tony-blair)

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Politics

17 days ago

Keir Starmer defends policy choices in rebuttal of Blair’s criticism

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Keir Starmer defends policy choices in rebuttal of Blair’s criticism\ \ PM says predecessor misunderstands government’s successes and ‘very different’ situation compared with 1997](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/28/keir-starmer-defends-policies-tony-blair-criticism-labour)

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Politics

17 days ago

‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest

\ \ the Guardian\ \ ‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest\ \ A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year...](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/may/28/youth-unemployment-jobs-crisis-report-the-latest)

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Dev

17 days ago

New York Passes Tax on the Ultra-Wealthy

\ \ CNBC\ \ New York passes Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax. Here's who pays and how much\ \ Citadel CEO Ken Griffin became the face of the tax after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video in front of Griffin's penthouse apartment.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/new-york-mamdani-pied-a-terre-tax-passes.html)

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Politics

17 days ago

Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – UK politics live

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – as it happened\ \ Starmer launches long defence of his record when asked about former PM’s essay critiquing current government](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/may/28/alan-milburn-neets-review-labour-youth-unemployment-uk-politics-live-latest-news)

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Crypto

17 days ago

Gemini taps SpaceXAI to build a personalized prediction markets feed

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Gemini (GEMI) taps SpaceXAI to build a personalized prediction markets feed\ \ The new feature integrates SpaceXAI models to deliver real-time market intelligence, personalized signals and portfolio insights directly inside th...](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/05/28/gemini-rolls-out-ai-powered-command-center-for-prediction-markets)

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Finance

17 days ago

Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet, shrinking wearable design by 40%

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet, shrinking wearable design by 40%\ \ Oura, the smart ring maker, is set to launch what it says will be the smallest smart ring available in the growing wearables market.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/oura-ring-smallest-wearable-health-fitness.html)

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Politics

17 days ago

UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Labour poised for fresh welfare changes after scale of youth jobs crisis revealed\ \ Alan Milburn’s landmark report says unemployment among young costs UK £125bn a year and warns of ‘lost generation’](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/28/uk-risks-125bn-hit-youth-unemployment-landmark-report-alan-milburn-neets)

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Crypto

17 days ago

Samsung units to buy $408 million stake in South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Samsung is buying a $408 million stake in South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange\ \ Samsung Securities is set to take a 2% stake in Dunamu, worth over $200 million, from affiliates of technology conglomerate Kakao.](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/28/samsung-is-buying-a-usd446-million-stake-in-south-korea-s-biggest-crypto-exchange)

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Finance

17 days ago

Ousted BP chair Albert Manifold rejects ‘lies’ over his conduct

\ \ CNBC\ \ Ousted BP chair Albert Manifold rejects ‘lies’ over his conduct\ \ BP's board on Tuesday announced the removal of Manifold due to "serious concerns" relating to governance standards, oversight and conduct.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/bp-ousted-chair-albert-manifold-comment-lies.html)

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Crypto

17 days ago

White House reviews CFTC prediction-market rule as Trump backs federal control

\ \ @coindesk\ \ White House reviews CFTC prediction-market rule as Trump backs federal control\ \ The proposal could shape how Kalshi, Polymarket, and other event-contract platforms operate as states challenge the CFTC’s authority.](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/28/white-house-reviews-cftc-prediction-market-rule-as-trump-backs-federal-control)

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UK

17 days ago

Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on Polymarket\ \ The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c052yv259jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Crypto

17 days ago

Diverging trends: Ether slides below $2,000 while futures open interest hits record high of 16 million ETH

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Ether news: ETH slides below $2,000 while futures open interest hits record high\ \ Ether has fallen below $2,000 while futures open interest surges to a record high.](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/28/diverging-trends-ether-slides-below-usd2k-while-futures-open-interest-hits-record-high-of-16-million-eth)

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Crypto

17 days ago

Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as US strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as US strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations\ \ Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near ...](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/28/bitcoin-drops-below-usd73-000-as-us-strikes-on-iran-spark-usd1-billion-liquidations)

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Finance

17 days ago

Kuwait air defenses activated against 'missile and drone threats'; U.S. carries out new strikes in Iran

\ \ CNBC\ \ Kuwait air defenses activated against 'missile and drone threats'; U.S. carries out new strikes i...\ \ This comes as tensions in the Middle East escalated once again, with the U.S. military carrying out new strikes overnight in Iran.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/kuwait-air-defenses-activated-us-carries-out-new-strikes-in-iran.html)

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UK

17 days ago

US carries out new strikes on Iran military site

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes\ \ The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98r2qy5809o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Tech

17 days ago

Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket

\ \ TechCrunch\ \ Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket | TechCrunch\ \ According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.](https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/27/google-engineer-charged-with-insider-trading-after-making-1-2m-on-polymarket/)

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Finance

17 days ago

Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term

\ \ CNBC\ \ Google employee charged with $1M Polymarket insider trading bet on search term\ \ The complaint from the Southern District of New York comes just over a month after another insider trading case on Polymarket.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/google-employee-polymarket-insider-trading.html)

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UK

17 days ago

Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate\ \ The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99l270vy3no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

17 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector

\ \ CNBC\ \ Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector\ \ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to curb foreign travel is proving to be a boon to the local travel industry.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/iran-war-disruptions-modis-appeal-to-boost-indias-hospitality-sector.html)

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Finance

17 days ago

Oil jumps after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran revive Strait of Hormuz disruption fears

\ \ CNBC\ \ Oil prices turn lower as U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension awaits Trump approval\ \ Oil prices pulled back Thursday, erasing earlier gains, on a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/oil-prices-us-strikes-in-iran-revive-strait-of-hormuz-turmoil-fears.html)

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Dev

17 days ago

DuckDuckGo search saw 28% more visits after Google said people love AI mode

\ \ PC Gamer\ \ DuckDuckGo's AI-free search saw nearly 28% more visits in the week following Google's insistence ...\ \ "People just want a choice."](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/duckduckgos-ai-free-search-saw-nearly-28-percent-more-visits-in-the-week-following-googles-insistence-that-people-love-ai-mode/)

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Crypto

18 days ago

Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot\ \ By establishing a national charter under the executive branch, United Texas Bank said it intends to enable AI-driven payment rails to intercept glo...](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/27/wall-street-gets-new-crypto-rival-after-texas-bank-completes-regulatory-pivot)

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Crypto

18 days ago

Google engineer insider-traded search results on Polymarket, Feds allege

\ \ @coindesk\ \ Google engineer insider-traded search results on Polymarket, Feds allege\ \ The charges mark the second major arrest over insider trading on a prediction market.](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/27/google-engineer-insider-traded-search-results-on-polymarket-feds-allege)

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UK

18 days ago

Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death

\ \ www.bbc.com\\ \ Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death\ \ Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his ac...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjepvx151gqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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Finance

18 days ago

Traders are skeptical of Iran timeline for Strait of Hormuz reopening

\ \ CNBC\ \ Traders are skeptical of Iran timeline for Strait of Hormuz reopening\ \ Despite reports Iran could return the passageway to normal traffic flows within a month of a peace deal, Kalshi traders thought that was unlikely.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/traders-are-skeptical-of-iran-timeline-for-strait-of-hormuz-reopening.html)

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Politics

18 days ago

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to China, Russia and Israel – The Latest

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to China, Russia and Israel – The Latest\ \ Peter Mandelson’s links with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the UK’s vetting agency when it concl...](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/may/27/revealed-mandelson-vetting-warned-of-ties-to-china-russia-and-israel-the-latest)

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Politics

18 days ago

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel\ \ Exclusive: Vetting officials also flagged £1m loan when recommending he should be denied security clearance](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/27/mandelson-vetting-warned-ties-senior-figures-china-russia-israel)

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Finance

18 days ago

Dow rises nearly 200 points to new record close as oil retreats on Iran truce optimism: Live updates

\ \ CNBC\ \ Dow rises nearly 200 points to new record close as oil retreats on Iran truce optimism: Live updates\ \ The Dow Industrials notched an all-time high in the session and posted a record close on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/stock-market-today-live-updates.html)

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Finance

18 days ago

Snowflake soars 33% on earnings beat and plan to spend $6 billion on Amazon cloud

\ \ CNBC\ \ Snowflake rockets 36% on earnings beat and plan to spend $6 billion on Amazon cloud\ \ Snowflake is going deeper with Amazon's Web Services, and plans to use its Arm-based Graviton chips.](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/snowflake-amazon-graviton-cloud-chips.html)

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Politics

18 days ago

Blair wants to leave our future to the markets. I believe democracy can still shape our lives for the better | Wes Streeting

\ \ the Guardian\ \ Blair wants to leave our future to the markets. I believe democracy can still shape our lives for...\ \ The inequality caused by technological innovation is not a given. Labour can harness that change to serve society, not dominate it, says Labour MP ...](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/27/tony-blair-labour-wes-streeting-markets-democracy)

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