On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted 99–1 to remove a proposed 10-year federal ban on state regulation of artificial intelligence. The amendment was tied to a high-profile tax and spending package. This move preserves state authority to regulate AI—a sharp rebuke to major tech firms seeking uniform national rules. 🗳️ What Was…
The value of the wide receiver position in the NFL has continued to ascend over the past decade, and it’s become common for the college ranks to send an epic class to the league every draft season. While the 2025 class didn’t receive as much fanfare as the 2024 group, we still saw six receivers…
🇨🇭 Switzerland Confronts Its Brexit Moment Switzerland is approaching a defining crossroads. To deepen access to the EU single market, it has agreed to payments, migration alignment, and ECJ oversight — all of which are set to confront Swiss principles of sovereignty and direct democracy. A nationwide referendum, likely in 2027 or 2028, will determine…
Longtime North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham will step down from his post in 2026 and transition into a newly created senior advisory role, the school announced. Cunningham, who led the Tar Heels since 2011, signed a two-year contract extension through July 2029 that will keep him involved with UNC athletics beyond his tenure as…
Washington has signalled to Brussels that the most likely first-stage agreement is a UK-style phased deal that leaves some tariffs in place while talks continue, according to EU officials © Sean Gallup/Getty Images European capitals have hardened their position in trade talks with Donald Trump, insisting the US drops its tariffs on the EU immediately…
The United States dollar has had its worst first six months of the year since 1973, as President Donald Trump’s economic policies have prompted global investors to sell their greenback holdings, threatening the currency’s “safe-haven” status. The dollar index, which measures the currency’s strength against a basket of six others, including the pound, euro and…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he could consider deporting Elon Musk, after the South African-born billionaire slammed his flagship spending bill. Trump also said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — which Musk headed before stepping down late May — may train its sights on the Tesla and SpaceX founder’s government subsidies. “I…
Spain and Portugal record hottest June ever as heatwave grips Europe A woman fans herself during the June heatwave in Madrid Both Portugal and Spain recorded their hottest June ever as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain’s national weather service Aemet said the country’s “extremely hot” June 2025 “has pulverised records”, surpassing the normal…
Imagine holding a treasure chest nearly brimming with 50,000 bitcoins—worth over $5 billion. That’s precisely MARA Holdings’ reality as of the end of June 2025. The publicly traded miner crossed 49,940 BTC, holding firm to its strategy of accumulation—no sales, just growth . ⛏️ Mining Through the Storms June’s haul: 211 blocks—a 25% dip from…
In June 2025, inflation across the euro area climbed back to 2.0 percent, aligning with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) medium‑term goal. This figure marks a modest increase from May’s 1.9 percent and reinforces the narrative that the era of runaway inflation may have officially ended. 📈 What the Numbers Reveal 🔍 Drivers Behind the Shift 🏦…
