NYC Housing Board Votes to Freeze Rents for 1M Apartments
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board has approved a rent freeze for about one million regulated apartments, fulfilling a key pledge by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump: 5.8% drop on Kospi
Asia's stock markets slid as tech shares fell sharply, with South Korea's Kospi benchmark index dropping 5.8% after trading was temporarily halted due to an 8% decline. The sell-off comes as investors reassess valuations in the wake of rising component prices and heavy AI investment.
Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta in 57-page complaint
Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams has filed a 57-page lawsuit in a US district court in California, alleging that Meta's attempts to silence her violate the First Amendment. According to The Guardian, the complaint argues that an interim arbitration ruling sought by Meta is 'improper and unlawful'.
IBM Hails Block of Flats Design Breakthrough for Ultra-Tiny Chips
IBM has unveiled a new chip design that could enable manufacturers to fit 100 billion transistors on a fingernail-sized chip, according to the BBC.
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels as supply concerns ease
Oil prices have dropped to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, with Brent crude falling to $72.24 a barrel, slightly below the price before the conflict began on February 28.
Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Jersey Sales Surge as Team Dominates
Mexico’s 2026 World Cup jerseys—especially the third kit—are selling out fast, with the authentic third jersey completely unavailable on the adidas website, according to Sports Illustrated.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
The U.N. nuclear chief said inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear enrichment sites as part of a 60-day interim U.S.-Iran deal, but Iran has said such visits would only occur after a final agreement is reached.
Elon Musk Loses Trillionaire Status as Tech Stocks Tumble
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to achieve it following SpaceX's public debut, according to data from Bloomberg.
Why off-duty cops in second jobs ‘kill and die more’ in recession-hit Argentina
In recession-hit Argentina, a growing number of off-duty police officers are taking second jobs, often carrying government-issued firearms, according to the Centre for Legal and Social Studies (Cels).
Sydney Woman Wakes After Week-Long Induced Coma Following Shark Attack
A Sydney woman attacked by a shark has briefly woken from an induced coma more than a week after the incident, her family announced. Leah Stewart, 34, was bitten on 13 June and has undergone multiple surgeries, including an arm amputation.
Clive Davis, 94, Dies — Inside Clive Davis Eye
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive credited with discovering and mentoring stars like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, died at age 94 on June 22 in New York City, according to ABC7 New York.
Clive Davis, Legendary Music Executive, Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who shaped the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Janis Joplin, has died at the age of 94.
Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
A U.S.-Iran deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is underway, with dozens of ships already passing through the strategic waterway, according to multiple reports.
SpaceX Shares Drop Below $150 Debut Price Amid $600B Sell-Off
SpaceX shares fell below its market debut price of $150 per share, wiping out $600 billion in market value amid a broader tech sell-off, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran Says No New Nuclear Site Commitments After Vance Remarks
Iran has clarified it will not commit to additional nuclear site inspections, according to Al-Monitor, even as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated Monday that Iran agreed to allow IAEA access.