Venezuela’s Economy Was On the Rise. Then the Earthquakes Struck.
Apple pledges aid for Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, with Tim Cook announcing donations to relief efforts as rescue operations continue. Cook did not specify how much the company plans to give or which organisations will receive the funds. Back-to-back earthquakes earlier this week have left hundreds dead and thousands injured in one of the country's worst natural disasters in decades.
Trump eases pressure on Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as inflation tops 4%
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has added two new advisors to his team. The appointments come on the heels of the death of former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan. Warsh is expected to make major changes to the Fed's approach to the economy and monetary policy in the next few months. He has been criticized for not doing enough to prepare the economy for a possible recession.
Jeremy Grantham says this is the most expensive market in 'American history'
Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham said the AI stock boom has entered the same danger zone as the great market bubbles that investors typically study only after they burst. Goldman Sachs is also treating AI less like a narrow software frenzy and more like a physical bust. But not everyone believes that the AI rally is another dot-com bubble waiting to burst.
Caitlin Clark exited Wednesday's game against Phoenix in the 3rd with an apparent back issue. Clark got up grabbing her back after this landing space foul which was not deemed a flagrant for reckless closeout. Clark's presence on the court creates opportunities for her teammates, and a back injury is something to take seriously.
Trying to kill algae with chemicals is a common response when community ponds or other water features go green. Traditional mechanical and chemical approaches may actually work against the goal of minimizing algae in ponds. Daphnia can adapt to tough conditions, making these creatures an ideal source of algae control in many urban ponds.
Scenes of Collapse: The Emergency at Venezuela’s Hospitals
The coastal state of La Guaira was hardest hit by the earthquakes on Wednesday. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared the entire area a “disaster zone.” Even some of the buildings still standing had their whole fronts ripped off by the force of the quakes.
Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children in ‘Swatting’ Attack
Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report. Former Transportation Secretary was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false. He says he was forced to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins. Instead of calling the cops, someone called Child Protective Services, lied and said ButtIGieg had admitted to 'committing unspeakably violent crimes'
Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. Over a similar period, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister has seen an unchecked explosion of rodents. Only after a storm blew off sections of the roof did he finally get the needed repairs. The following year, it said it had stripped away the asbestos, mould, lead and rodents carcasses.
In Small Step, Israel Agrees to Withdrawal From Two Areas in Lebanon
Netanyahu says Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory. The Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones. “This is a major achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah has not been disarmed,” Netanyahu says. The latest conflict began when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel days after Israel and the U.S. launched their war on Iran.
The lawsuit filed on Wednesday argued that holding municipal elections in April of odd-numbered years unintentionally limited turnout for Black and Hispanic voters. The lawsuit is the first challenge to a Colorado city’s election timeline under the Colorado Voting Rights Act, which was passed by state legislators in 2025. The three city officials called the lawsuit an attack on Colorado Springs’ home-rule authority.
What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff
With five months left until the 2026 elections, President Donald Trump holds a near perfect record when it comes to endorsing winning Republican primary candidates. A review of Trump's picks by Ballotpedia, a digital encyclopedia of U.S. politics and elections, shows out of 312 primary endorsements the president carries a 98% success rate.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries that impose digital tax
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax. US president Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants. Trump has repeatedly threatened tariffs and other restrictions against countries looking to impose such a tax, arguing that such rules unfairly target American tech giants.
Iran rejects UN-backed plan to free ships trapped in strait of Hormuz
Every match at the World Cup will be available for free in the UK. Sling TV also carries FOX and FS1 across several of its plans. Football fans who are away from the location where their streaming service works during any notable matches can still access their free viewing options with the help of a VPN.
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration With TPS and Southern Border Decisions
Experts say low immigration rates will cause that downward trend to happen much sooner. The U.S. population was expected to decline later this century. Until last year, high rates of foreign immigration largely offset that trend. "If you're not allowing immigration, you're going to have [an aging and] a declining population," David Bier said.
OpenAI limits new AI models to 'trusted partners' at request of U.S. government
OpenAI announced three new artificial intelligence models on Friday. The technology is only available to select "trusted partners" at the request of the U.S. government. The Trump administration had requested OpenAI limit the release of its GPT-5.6 model to government-approved users.
U.S. Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has now confirmed that aircraft carried out strikes earlier today, June 26, against Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. “Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor”
Venezuela earthquakes: 589 confirmed dead so far as international rescue teams arrive – as it happened
Venezuela quake toll soars to 589 as many more feared dead. 2,980 people injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez says. Rescue operations complicated by the fact that Venezuela is one of the poorest countries in South America, mired for years in a dire economic crisis.
What to Know About Problems at the Reflecting Pool and Trump’s Claims of Vandalism
On June 18, news outlets began reporting that blue material was peeling off the pool’s bottom. Goodale told the Washington Post that improper surface preparation or water seeping into the lining from the pool or from under it could also contribute to the peeling. He also said that the hydrogen peroxide that the Interior Department had used to try to treat the algae in the pool could have had an impact on the coating.
Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The committee is expected to release the full interview transcript within the coming days. Black denied he had any knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking crimes until the latter was indicted in 2019. At least three women have filed lawsuits accusing him of abusing them in direct connection with Epstein. Black had contested the allegations.
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement in Washington after several days of negotiations brokered by the US. Both sides framed the deal as an initial step. Both Israel and Lebanon acknowledge role of the US in supporting their efforts to bring "comprehensive peace" between the two nations. They express "deep appreciation for the vision and leadership of President Donald J. Trump"
Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining national defense information
Prosecutors alleged Bolton “abused” his position and accused him of using a non-government personal email account and messaging application. The indictment alleged at least eight documents contained information classified at levels ranging from “secret” to “top secret.” Bolton pushed back sharply in a statement to reporters and referred to Trump.
Psychiatrist Who Killed Six at German Christmas Market Is Jailed for Life
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Polygamous sect leader guilty of abuse after girls found in trailer on highway
Bateman was convicted of coercing girls as young as nine to submit to sex acts with him and other young adults. Bateman was one of the trusted followers of Warren Jeffs, who previously led the sect and is serving a life sentence for sexual assault of children. His story is the focus of the Netflix series Trust Me: The False Prophet.
Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say. Police close off roads around the skyscraper and authorities give no information about the incident. Beijing city authorities on Saturday officially confirmed the previous day's crash of a light aircraft into the Chinese capital's tallest skyscraper, resulting in the death of the pilot.
Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue Response
The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Wednesday evening. They were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century. "It's absolutely grim, it's devastating and for us we are driven on minute by minute, hour by hour, by the sound of the survivors underneath the rubble"
As Vance Offers Iran ‘Outstretched Hand’ in Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief. Rubio's separate negotiations are designed to empower the beleaguered Lebanese government and provide Israel with enough assurance to withdraw. The first paragraph of the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding that President Trump signed last week mentions Lebanon three times.
U.S. crude oil falls below $70, resuming losses after attack on cargo ship near Oman
U.S. oil plunges below $70 as ships keep crossing Strait of Hormuz. Investors increasingly expect the market to be oversupplied with Persian Gulf exports rebounding sharply. Persian Gulf producers have been rapidly raising output, but are finding it difficult to secure tankers to ferry the oil out.
The U.N. Human Rights Office reported this month that Cuba’s infant mortality rate has risen to 9.9 per 1,000 births. Food production has dropped 60% and medical supplies sit at only 30% of normal availability. A policy measured in dead infants and untreated cancer patients dishonors the cause it claims to serve, not the regime it targets.
Serena Williams will play 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon. It will be Williams' first singles match in nearly four years. The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, who is 44, accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam. Williams will also compete in doubles with her older sister Venus.
Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela
Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors of this week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. The clock ticks down on the ‘golden window’ to save those trapped in the rubble. El Salvador is among the many countries who have sent rescue teams to assist Venezuela in the short window of time.
