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Diddy Prosecutors Release Photos Of His Alleged “Freak-Off” Supplies Amid Trial
2025-06-24

Diddy Prosecutors Release Photos Of His Alleged “Freak-Off” Supplies Amid Trial

The judge overseeing Diddy's case, Judge Arun Subramanian, will hold a charge conference tomorrow with summations the following day.The post Diddy Prosecutors Release Photos Of His Alleged “Freak-Off” Supplies Amid Trial appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

6 returning starters who could be playing their final season in Chicago as the Bears get set to enter a pivotal turning point
2025-06-24

6 returning starters who could be playing their final season in Chicago as the Bears get set to enter a pivotal turning point

The Chicago Bears 2025 season will be a pivotal year for the franchise and a lot of returning players on the roster are on high alert. With the arrival of head coach Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, multiple players will be under the microscope in 2025 to see if they still fit into the team's short and long-term visions.

Don Cherry, 91, signs off from podcast for the final time
2025-06-24

Don Cherry, 91, signs off from podcast for the final time

Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry signed off from his podcast for the final time. The 91-year-old Cherry had hosted "Don Cherry's Grapevine Podcast" since August 2023, producing 313 episodes in total. His son and cohost, Tim Cherry, said on the finale that it had racked up 6.5 million downloads.

2025-06-24

Bezos' Venice wedding party moved to isolated area on security concerns - Reuters

Bezos' Venice wedding party moved to isolated area on security concerns ReutersGreenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaks AP NewsVenice’s most guarded secret: Inside the Bezos-Sanchez wedding plans CNNJeff Bezos famously neglected to sign a prenup in his first marriage. He’s not making the same mistake twice Yahoo FinanceA Look at Jeff Bezos’ Expansive Wealth—From Amazon Shares to Real Estate to Jets WSJ

2025-06-24

Gas prices rise across the board

MOSES LAKE — Average gas prices rose across the nation and in Washington, according to AAA. Washington, an outlier in the nation, is the only state in which prices are higher now than a year ago.

White Sox Sign Noah Syndergaard to Minor League Deal
2025-06-24

White Sox Sign Noah Syndergaard to Minor League Deal

The White Sox returned home Monday night after their first road series win of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays and immediately got shelled into oblivion by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 10-0 loss.

Another national park makes payment change some don't like
2025-06-24

Another national park makes payment change some don't like

'Entrance fees and campground fees are important sources of revenue.'

M3GAN Steelbook 4K Blu-ray Is On Sale Ahead of The Sequel
2025-06-24

M3GAN Steelbook 4K Blu-ray Is On Sale Ahead of The Sequel

The 2022 horror comedy film M3GAN from was a massive hit for Blumhouse Productions / Universal, so its no surprise that a sequel dubbed M3GAN 2.0 is on the way with a release date set for June 27th, 2025. If you want to get yourself prepped for the theater, there’s no better way to do [...]The post M3GAN Steelbook 4K Blu-ray Is On Sale Ahead of The Sequel appeared first on ComicBook.com.

2025-06-24

Bruce Willis' daughter responds to criticism over posting 'vulnerable' photos of her dad - KUSA.com

Bruce Willis' daughter responds to criticism over posting 'vulnerable' photos of her dad KUSA.comBruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah defends posting ‘vulnerable’ dad on social media as he battles dementia YahooTallulah Willis Shares Rare Photos of Dad Bruce Willis Amid Health Battle E! OnlineBruce Willis Enjoys 'Sunday Funday' With Family Amid Dementia Battle Realtor.comBruce Willis’ wife confesses she ‘wants it all back’ in heartbreaking Father’s Day post New York Post

Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July
2025-06-24

Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House.

San Antonio Spurs Could Land $77 Million Bench Player to Round Out Roster Via Trade
2025-06-24

San Antonio Spurs Could Land $77 Million Bench Player to Round Out Roster Via Trade

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to make moves to round out their roster this offseason, and they could make a deal with a familiar trade partner.

2025-06-24

Rangers To Send 12th Overall Pick To Penguins - NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com

Rangers To Send 12th Overall Pick To Penguins NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.comNew York Rangers giving Pittsburgh Penguins 12th overall pick first moved in Miller trade TSNReport: Rangers send Penguins 12th overall pick to complete Miller trade Sportsnet.ca2025 NHL Draft: Atlantic Division needs NHL.comRangers send No. 12 pick in 2025 NHL Draft to Penguins, keeping 2026 first The New York Times

Cincinnati HVAC experts swamped with calls amid high heat
2025-06-24

Cincinnati HVAC experts swamped with calls amid high heat

Cincinnati HVAC experts swamped with calls amid high heat

BoE's Bailey sees more signs of softening labour market
2025-06-24

BoE's Bailey sees more signs of softening labour market

Earlier on Tuesday, Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden struck a firmer line on the labour market, saying there were clear signs of weakening and that he was now more worried that inflation could fall below the central bank's forecasts. Bailey described the level of interest rates as restrictive, adding that he would give no steer on the outcome of the next policy decision in August.

2025-06-24

New Go Direct Sensors from Vernier Science Education Help High School- and College-Level Students Explore Real-World Phenomena

The Go Direct 2-Axis Force Plate and Go Direct Turbidity Sensor help STEM and CTE students easily collect and analyze data during a wide range of hands-on investigations BEAVERTON, Ore., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernier Science Education recently launched two new wireless sensors—the...

MLAX #ProHeels Roundup - June 24
2025-06-24

MLAX #ProHeels Roundup - June 24

The Premier Lacrosse League continued its 2025 campaign last weekend at Homewood Field, with five North Carolina men's lacrosse alumni in action.

Sonic Prime Complete Series Steelbook Edition Is Nearly 50% Off At Launch
2025-06-24

Sonic Prime Complete Series Steelbook Edition Is Nearly 50% Off At Launch

The Netflix animated series Sonic Prime released on Blu-ray today, June 24, and fans can get a terrific deal on the collectible box set edition. Sonic Prime: The Complete Series Steelbook Edition is up for grabs for only $27 at Amazon and Walmart. When preorders opened a couple months back, the collection cost $50, so you're saving nearly 50% on that price. The Complete Series Steelbook Edition is currently cheaper than buying Seasons 1 and 2 individually, and it comes with the final season as well.Like all catastrophes, Sonic Prime kicks off with the universe being shattered because the titular hedgehog didn't heed the advice of his friends when he was facing off against Dr. Eggman. With the multiverse in peril, Sonic has to travel to distant worlds to fix his mistake, and along the way, he encounters new and strange versions of his allies who are the key to helping him on his quest.Overall, it's a fun show aimed at younger members of the family, as they'll get a kick out of all the multiversal silliness and action in this animated series.Sonic the Hedgehog Animated SeriesAdventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)Sonic Prime is the sixth Sonic the Hedgehog animated series, and if you're looking to complete your collection, you can pick up the other shows on DVD and Blu-ray. Sonic had two animated series in the early '90s, the zany Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and the very serious--for a cartoon--Sonic the Hedgehog.Sonic Underground was the next series produced, and keeping with tradition, it was a very weird Sonic cartoon that teamed up with his siblings Sonia and Manic as they weaponized music to help them overthrow the tyrannical Dr. Robotnik and reclaim their royal birthright. That's not even the strangest part, as all three of the Sonic siblings were voiced by Jaleel White, who you might recognize as Steve Urkel from Family Matters. Yes, he did do that.Skipping ahead to modern times, Sonic X was an anime series that ran from 2003-2005, and Sonic Boom saw the franchise transition to CG-animation when it landed in 2014. That brings us up to Sonic Prime, but weirdly, only the first two seasons of the show have gotten Blu-ray releases.Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $42 ($60)Sonic the Hedgehog - The Complete Series (DVD) -- $11.33 ($20)Sonic Prime: The Complete Series Steelbook (Blu-ray) -- $27 ($50)Sonic Prime Season 1 (Blu-ray) -- $20Sonic Prime Season 2 (Blu-ray) -- $11.33 ($20)Sonic X Complete English Dubbed Series (Blu-ray) -- $53 ($70)Sonic Underground: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) -- $14 ($25)Sonic Boom: The Complete Series Steelbook (Blu-ray) -- $46 ($60)Sonic Boom Season 1, Volume 1 Gift Set with Figures (DVD) -- $14 ($25)Sonic Boom Season 1, Volume 2 Gift Set with Figures (DVD) -- $25Sonic Boom Super Pack (6 DVDs) -- $11.69 ($25)Sonic the Hedgehog Movies on 4K Blu-raySonic the Hedgehog 3 Steelbook EditionThe Sonic the Hedgehog movies are also highly recommended--unless Hollywood releases an Ugly Sonic cut of the first one--as these are a fun mix of comedy, action, and impressive character designs. You can pick up steelbook editions of each one, including the threequel that featured Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow the Hedgehog. The Knuckles miniseries Steelbook Edition is sold out, but you can still get the Paramount+ show, which takes place between the second and third films, on 4K Blu-ray.Sonic the Hedgehog - Bonus Stage Steelbook Edition -- $30.32 ($45)Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Steelbook Edition -- $18.45 ($26)Sonic the Hedgehog: 2-Movie Steelbook Collection -- $56.32Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Sonic Steelbook Edition -- $30.32 ($45)Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Shadow Steelbook Edition -- $43.53 ($45) | Amazon ExclusiveKnuckles Miniseries -- $29

Netflix drops first-look at emotional new Cillian Murphy film
2025-06-24

Netflix drops first-look at emotional new Cillian Murphy film

The movie boasts a stellar cast led by the Peaky Blinders actor

First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie ‘Steve,’ a Reimagining of Max Porter’s Best-Seller ‘Shy’
2025-06-24

First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie ‘Steve,’ a Reimagining of Max Porter’s Best-Seller ‘Shy’

Off the back of Porter's Berlinale debut 'The Thing With Feathers,' Oscar-winning Murphy stars as a headteacher in the Tim Mielants-directed film.

Transfers love talent, depth on UK volleyball team
2025-06-24

Transfers love talent, depth on UK volleyball team

Kentucky volleyball will open what it hopes can be a special season in just over two months and two transfers off NCAA Tournament teams – Molly Berezowitz of Marquette and Lizzie Carr of Purdue – love the overall talent that coach Craig Skinner has on his team. Carr, the younger sister of former UK basketball [...]The post Transfers love talent, depth on UK volleyball team appeared first on Bowling Green Daily News.

2025-06-24

It's Anthony Ramos' Time to Play the Villain in Marvel's 'Ironheart' - The Hollywood Reporter

It's Anthony Ramos' Time to Play the Villain in Marvel's 'Ironheart' The Hollywood Reporter

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Mangiapane’s Fit? Cujo’s Hall Case & Carlo’s Year-Two Impact
2025-06-24

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Mangiapane’s Fit? Cujo’s Hall Case & Carlo’s Year-Two Impact

With July 1 fast approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs are deep into the planning phase of a critical offseason. General manager (GM) Brad Treliving has major holes to fill, most notably on the wing if Mitch Marner leaves and in the middle six, where scoring depth has been an issue.

Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies
2025-06-24

Texas will put warning labels on some foods, but its additives list has inaccuracies

A Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on certain foods like chips and candies. It also mispresents the status of some ingredients that would trigger the action. The law signed by...

Trade Completed Between Rangers and Canucks Involving 1st Round Pick
2025-06-24

Trade Completed Between Rangers and Canucks Involving 1st Round Pick

Per multiple reports, the New York Rangers have decided to allow the Penguins to keep the conditional 1st round draft pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Georgia jails top opposition figures as authorities ramp up crackdown
2025-06-24

Georgia jails top opposition figures as authorities ramp up crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia has jailed four key opposition figures within days as part of a monthslong crackdown on dissent that followed a disputed election last October in the South Caucasus country.

2025-06-24

Americans’ optimism about the economy faded as Iran tensions escalated - CNN

Americans’ optimism about the economy faded as Iran tensions escalated CNNConsumer confidence sours in June, despite rollback of Trump's tariffs ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAmericans’ take on the economy sours in June and, after a brief respite, continues to slide AP NewsUS consumer confidence deteriorates in June ReutersUS Consumer Confidence Drops on Broad Concerns About Economy Bloomberg.com

It’s Anthony Ramos’ Time to Play the Villain
2025-06-24

It’s Anthony Ramos’ Time to Play the Villain

The actor has conquered Broadway and blockbuster films, but now he's taking on a new challenge as the Hood/Parker Robbins in the new Marvel series 'Ironheart.'

What Does EPB Stand For? The Automotive Tech Acronym, Explained
2025-06-24

What Does EPB Stand For? The Automotive Tech Acronym, Explained

Of the many acronyms used in the automotive industry, whose meaning and relevancy can be difficult to remember, EPB is common and a quick one to learn.

Mangiferin Market to Surge from USD 225 Million to USD 384.5 Million by 2032 - Meticulous Research®
2025-06-24

Mangiferin Market to Surge from USD 225 Million to USD 384.5 Million by 2032 - Meticulous Research®

Rising Demand for Natural Ingredients, Growing Health & Wellness Trends, and Expanding Applications in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals Drive 8% CAGR Growth Across Global MarketsREDDING, Calif., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The mangiferin market is experiencing robust expansion, with market valuation projected to grow from USD 225 million in 2025 to an anticipated USD 384.5 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8% during the 2025-2032 forecast period. This significant growth reflects the increasing consumer preference for natural, plant-based ingredients across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and functional food industries, according to the latest research report "Mangiferin Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Source (Mango, Other Ingredients), Form (Powder, Liquid), Purity (98%, 95%, 90%), and Application (Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages) - Global Forecast to 2032", published by Meticulous Research®.This market growth is driven by the growing application of mangiferin in the cosmetics industry, increasing health and wellness trends, rising demand for natural ingredients, and growing incorporation of mangiferin in functional foods and dietary supplements.Access your FREE sample report: https://www.meticulousresearch.com/download-sample-report/cp_id=6136Natural Beauty Revolution Drives Cosmetics Industry AdoptionThe cosmetics industry has emerged as a key growth driver for the mangiferin market, as consumers increasingly seek natural, plant-based ingredients in skincare and personal care products. Mangiferin, a polyphenol derived primarily from mango leaves and bark, is widely recognized for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-rejuvenating properties, making it a valuable addition to various cosmetic formulations.Powerful Antioxidant Properties Combat Skin AgingOne of the main reasons for the increasing demand for mangiferin in cosmetics is its powerful ability to combat oxidative stress. Environmental factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and free radicals contribute to premature skin aging, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of elasticity. Mangiferin acts as a natural antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative damage, which helps protect the skin from aging and external aggressors. This makes it a popular ingredient in anti-aging creams, serums, and lotions aimed at preserving youthful and healthy skin.Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Address Skin ConditionsAnother key factor driving its use in cosmetics is its anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation is a significant contributor to skin conditions such as acne, redness, and sensitivity. Mangiferin has been found to inhibit inflammatory pathways, making it an effective ingredient in formulations designed for sensitive or acne-prone skin. It helps reduce irritation, calm redness, and promote a more even skin tone, making it suitable for products targeting individuals with rosacea, eczema, or other inflammatory skin concerns.Full story available on Benzinga.com

Charleston's oldest brewery announces its last call
2025-06-24

Charleston's oldest brewery announces its last call

Charleston-based Palmetto Brewing said its will cease operations this week, a few days before the lease on its Huger Street space expires.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Out Tomorrow on PS5, Full Patch Notes Revealed
2025-06-24

Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Out Tomorrow on PS5, Full Patch Notes Revealed

New quests, ally, difficulty mode, and more.Originally teased late last week, Ubisoft has now fully unveiled the next big update it has for Assassin's Creed Shadows. It releases tomorrow (25th June) on PS5, and adds a new questline, ally to call upon, a nightmare difficulty mode, and a headgear toggle for free.On PS5, the patch is expected to be 6.27GB in size. You can see what some of the new features look like in the short video below:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Thousands without power on record hot day in Mass.
2025-06-24

Thousands without power on record hot day in Mass.

More than 9,000 customers were without power across Massachusetts on Tuesday evening, as the hottest day of the year was winding down. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported 9,383 power customers in the dark just before 7:30 p.m. Among them was most of the town of Middleborough — town officials said their gas and electric utility informed them of a significant outage about 5 p.m.. They opened Nichols Middle School as a cooling center, and said Middleborough Public Library will be open through 11 p.m. There was no estimate on when power would return, according to Town Manager Jay McGrail.NE-ISO, which oversees New England’s power grid, said it had to dip into reserves on Tuesday after an unexpected loss of power generation. The organization issued an Energy Emergency Alert, its lowest of three levels, but did not urge anyone in New England to conserve power.Boston hit 101 degrees on Tuesday — the hottest June day not only of the year, but in the city’s history. Other cities across the region set heat records as well. More on the hot weatherMassachusetts3 hours agoBoston hits 101, a record for June — and the heat wave will continue for some Wed.Weather14 hours agoFIRST ALERT: Extreme heat in Boston and across New EnglandExtreme Weather1 hour agoExercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous

The Latest: As Trump goes to NATO, DHS says US remains at heightened risk
2025-06-24

The Latest: As Trump goes to NATO, DHS says US remains at heightened risk

President Donald Trump heads to a two-day NATO summit in Europe laden with uncertainty over Iran’s response to U.S. air strikes, the fate of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the future of U.S. troops based in NATO countries. Trump's first...

Feds wise up and ban WhatsApp, might shift to Apple Messages
2025-06-24

Feds wise up and ban WhatsApp, might shift to Apple Messages

In a move to bolt the stable door, US House of Representatives staff must stop using WhatsApp, and switch to a more secure service like Apple's Messages.WhatsApp on an iPhoneIt may seem as if the government prefers to make its messages insecure, but really it wants sending classified texts to journalists to be its decision, not a feature. According to the Financial Times, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the US House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp from June 30, 2025.The instruction wasn't exactly sent around at the same moment WhatsApp owner Meta's Mark Zuckerberg was popping in to the White House. But he has been sucking up to Trump, perhaps to avoid repeating how in January 2025 he had to pay out millions to the president to settle a lawsuit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals ‘Terminator’ Movie He Thought Was The Worst By Far
2025-06-24

Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals ‘Terminator’ Movie He Thought Was The Worst By Far

The action film legend talked smack about it on “Watch What Happens Live.”

Report Confirms Big Layoffs at Xbox Next Week
2025-06-24

Report Confirms Big Layoffs at Xbox Next Week

I've heard from two reliable sources that Xbox will experience a massive round of layoffs in early July, and that was just confirmed by Bloomberg.The post Report Confirms Big Layoffs at Xbox Next Week appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect after deal initially faltered
2025-06-24

Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect after deal initially faltered

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was in effect Tuesday after the deal initially faltered, and the American leader expressed deep frustration with both sides.

2025-06-24

Will ‘Younger’ Return For Season 8? Darren Star Addresses Revival

The show recently saw a resurgence of popularity after being added to Netflix.

Whoa! Amazon just slashed $130 off one of my all-time favorite gaming monitors
2025-06-24

Whoa! Amazon just slashed $130 off one of my all-time favorite gaming monitors

The Alienware AW3423DWF is one of the best gaming monitors we've reviewed, and it's now on sale for $649 at Amazon.

YouTube star Mikayla Raines dies by suicide at 29, husband blames online abuse
2025-06-24

YouTube star Mikayla Raines dies by suicide at 29, husband blames online abuse

Animal rescue activist and YouTube star Mikayla Raines has died by suicide, according to her husband.

We need to predict the people disasters will hit, not just the places
2025-06-24

We need to predict the people disasters will hit, not just the places

Whether for hurricanes, heatwaves, wildfires or floods, preparing for disasters and issuing warnings and evacuation orders are essential to save lives. However, not everyone is able to respond to the same degree. Illness, disability, lack of transport and financial constraints can all exacerbate the risk for people in vulnerable groups. This can lead to disproportionate [...]

2025-06-24

Bezos' Venice Wedding Party Moved to Isolated Area on Security Concerns

By Sara RossiMILAN (Reuters) -A celebrity wedding party for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez in Venice this week has been...

Report says Microsoft is planning a "major" round of Xbox layoffs next week
2025-06-24

Report says Microsoft is planning a "major" round of Xbox layoffs next week

Microsoft is reportedly planning a "major" round of layoffs at Xbox next week. Read more

Amazon Takes $150 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $849
2025-06-24

Amazon Takes $150 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $849

Amazon today has low prices across nearly the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, with $150 off both 13-inch and 15-inch models. Many of the notebooks in this sale are seeing delivery estimates around late June.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has $150 off all three configurations of this notebook. Prices start at $849.00 for the 256GB model, then raise to $1,049.00 for the 16GB/512GB model and $1,249.00 for the 24GB/512GB model. All of these are solid second-best prices on the M4 MacBook Air.$150 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $849.00$150 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,049.00$150 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,249.00Moving to the larger display models, Amazon has both 512GB versions of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week, as well as the 256GB model. The 16GB/512GB model is available for $1,248.99 and the 24GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,449.00. Across the board, these are all second-best prices on the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air.$150 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $1,049.00$151 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,248.99$150 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,449.00If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.Deals NewsletterInterested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season!Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "Amazon Takes $150 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $849" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

This Ruko 6K Drone Is Cheaper Than Its Black Friday Price on Amazon, No Need to Wait for Prime Day
2025-06-24

This Ruko 6K Drone Is Cheaper Than Its Black Friday Price on Amazon, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

Save 40% on the Ruko F11PRO 2 Drone with a 6K camera for a limited time.

2025-06-24

A rumored AI acquisition would get Apple stock out of 'penalty box,' says Bank of America - CNBC

A rumored AI acquisition would get Apple stock out of 'penalty box,' says Bank of America CNBCWhat is Perplexity, the AI startup said to be catching Meta and Apple’s attention CNNApple Executives Have Held Internal Talks About Buying AI Startup Perplexity BloombergHow Apple's biggest potential acquisition ever could perplex AI rivals like Google ZDNETWhy Apple potentially acquiring Perplexity could be big news for its stock MarketWatch

Ascot Appoints Steven Goldman to Global Head of Distribution
2025-06-24

Ascot Appoints Steven Goldman to Global Head of Distribution

Seasoned executive joins the company to strengthen client service across operating platforms. HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascot today announced the appointment of Steven Goldman as Global Head of Distribution, reporting to Jonathan Zaffino, Group CEO and President....

2025-06-24

Ancient carbon ‘burps’ caused ocean oxygen crashes — and we’re repeating the mistake

Over 300 million years ago, Earth experienced powerful bursts of carbon dioxide from natural sources—like massive volcanic eruptions—that triggered dramatic drops in ocean oxygen levels. These ancient "carbon burps" led to dangerous periods of ocean anoxia, which stalled marine biodiversity and potentially reshaped entire ecosystems. In a groundbreaking study, scientists combined high-tech climate models with deep-ocean sediment analysis to pinpoint five such events. The alarming part? Today's human-driven CO2 emissions are skyrocketing at speeds hundreds of times faster than those ancient upheavals—raising urgent questions about how modern oceans, particularly coastal zones rich in marine life, might react.

How to sell your iPhone fast & score a 10% trade-in bonus at Gazelle
2025-06-24

How to sell your iPhone fast & score a 10% trade-in bonus at Gazelle

Selling your old iPhone can be time-consuming and result in lower-than-desired payments, but Gazelle removes all the friction and gets you an offer with no effort. Here's how.Get an extra 10 percent trade-in bonus on your used iPhone - Image credit: GazelleApple's iPhone retains its value better than any other smartphone on the market, so selling it for a good amount should be easy. However, it isn't always straightforward trying to find a buyer that's willing to pay for the valued product or isn't trying to scam you.Get 10% trade-in bonus Continue Reading on AppleInsider

2025-06-24

Unpacking the Hottest CES 2025 Rumors: What to Expect Next Year

Get ready, tech fans! CES 2025 is just around the corner, and the rumors are already flying. This...The post Unpacking the Hottest CES 2025 Rumors: What to Expect Next Year appeared first on TechAnnouncer.

Someone Stole a $200K Violin From a Pub
2025-06-24

Someone Stole a $200K Violin From a Pub

London police are investigating an unusual theft: Somebody made off with an 18th-century violin valued at $200,000—from a pub. The police just released images of the suspect (though the theft occurred in February) and are asking the public for help identifying him, reports the BBC . The violin is...

Diabetic Woman No Longer Needs Insulin After Single Dose of Experimental Stem Cells
2025-06-24

Diabetic Woman No Longer Needs Insulin After Single Dose of Experimental Stem Cells

A Canadian woman who took part in a landmark study spent nearly a decade handcuffed to her glucose monitor and insulin shots — but after a single dose of manufactured stem cells implanted into her liver, she's now free. In an interview with CTV about her participation in the study, which was the subject of a new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Amanda Smith of London, Ontario described how it felt to be part of such a history-making experiment.

Behind the headlines: The hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
2025-06-24

Behind the headlines: The hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era

New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news.

A new atomistic route to viscosity—even near the glass transition
2025-06-24

A new atomistic route to viscosity—even near the glass transition

We rarely think about how liquids flow—why honey is thick, water is thin or how molten plastic moves through machines. But for scientists and engineers, understanding and predicting the viscosity of materials, especially polymers, is essential.

Reading skills—and struggles—manifest earlier than thought
2025-06-24

Reading skills—and struggles—manifest earlier than thought

Experts have long known that reading skills develop before the first day of kindergarten, but new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences from the Harvard Graduate School of Education says they may start developing as early as infancy.

Live or Fly a Plane in California? Help NASA Measure Ozone Pollution!
2025-06-24

Live or Fly a Plane in California? Help NASA Measure Ozone Pollution!

Ozone high in the stratosphere protects us from the Sun’s ultraviolet light. But ozone near the ground is a pollutant that harms people and plants. The San Joaquin Valley has some of the most polluted air in the country, and NASA scientists with the new Ozone Where We Live (OWWL) project are working to measure [...]

Mercury - The Tiny Planet That's Been Baffling Scientists Everywhere
2025-06-24

Mercury - The Tiny Planet That's Been Baffling Scientists Everywhere

Mercury doesn't give up its secrets easily. The smallest planet in our Solar System is also one of the most extreme, a sun-scorched, metal-rich world with a puzzling magnetic field and lavas unlike anything found on Earth. Now, groundbreaking laboratory experiments are finally beginning to unlock these mysteries, revealing how this planetary oddball could hold the key to understanding rocky planets throughout the universe.

Pulsars Could Have Tiny Mountains
2025-06-24

Pulsars Could Have Tiny Mountains

Pulsars are spinning neutron stars, with several times the mass of the Sun compressed into a sphere just 10 km across. They have a theoretical "death line,” a point where pulsars should stop emitting radio waves as they slow down. But researchers have detected two pulsars still beaming radio signals despite being below this death line. One explanation is that there are tiny irregularities on their surfaces, mountains just 1 cm tall. These peaks amplify local electric fields, making it easier for the pulsars to accelerate particles and produce radio emissions that should be impossible.

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Two Republican senators introduced principles for a bill meant to provide a legal framework for digital assets. Legislation would define when crypto will be overseen by the SEC, rather than the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Movement on crypto bills remains uncertain as members of the House and Senate grapple with different versions.Two Republican senators are planning to debut a framework on Tuesday for a major bill that would set the rules of the road for digital assets.According to the framework, being introduced by Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott of South Carolina and Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, who heads the panel’s digital assets committee, the future bill will define when crypto is a commodity or a security, allow crypto exchanges to register with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and reduce the SEC’s regulation of digital currencies.Also signing on are Sens. Thom Tillis, R-NC, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.Those pushing the legislation say the proposed bill would also contain a “small, common-sense package of measures directed at preventing money laundering and sanctions evasion.”“These principles will serve as an important baseline for negotiations on this bill,” Scott told CNBC in a statement. “I’m hopeful my colleagues will put politics aside and provide long-overdue clarity for digital asset regulation.”Scott is looking to build off the bipartisan momentum around crypto on display last week, when a bill on stablecoins passed the Senate. Nearly all Republicans were joined by 18 Democrats in supporting the bill.Taking to the Senate floor after the vote, Lummis said the bill is “only the first step,” and she called on lawmakers to finish the more complex market structure bill this year.A House version of the market structure legislation was approved by two committees this month – the Financial Services Committee, which oversees the SEC, and Agriculture Committee, which oversees the CFTC.While President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the House should move “LIGHTNING FAST” on the Senate’s stablecoin bill, House Financial Services Chairman French Hill, R-Ark., said at an event that he wants stablecoin and market structure bills to move together. He avoided answering questions about whether the House would take up the Senate’s differing stablecoin bill.The Senate Banking Committee’s subcommittee on digital assets will hold a hearing on the forthcoming bill at 3 p.m. ET.WATCH: Circle, Coinbase shares rise after Senate passes stablecoin legislation

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The United Mexican States Announces Pricing of its New Notes and Purchase Prices for its Tender Offer

Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Registration Statement No. 333-282373 June 23, 2025MEXICO CITY, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Notes OfferingThe United Mexican States ("Mexico") announced today that it priced a global offering (the "New Notes Offering") of U.S.$3,949,715,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.850% Global Notes due 2032 (the "2032 New Notes") and U.S.$2,850,768,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Global Notes due 2038 (the "2038 New Notes" and, together with the 2032 New Notes, the "New Notes").The aggregate principal amount of New Notes includes approximately U.S.$1,449,715,000 of 2032 New Notes and U.S.$850,768,000 of 2038 New Notes intended to fund the purchase of preferred tenders and non-preferred tenders, if accepted, in the concurrent tender offer described below, and the amount of New Notes issued may be adjusted based on final acceptances in the tender offer. The closing of the New Notes Offering is expected to occur on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.Barclays Capital Inc., BBVA Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as Joint Lead Underwriters for the New Notes Offering.The New Notes Offering was made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, the final prospectus supplement (when filed) and the related base prospectus for the New Notes Offering may be obtained from: Barclays Capital Inc., by calling +1 (212) 528-7581, BBVA Securities Inc., by calling +1 (212) 728-2446, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, by calling +1 (212) 357-1452, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, by calling +1 (212) 205-7741 or Morgan Stanley & Co., by calling +1 (212) 761-1057.Application will be made for the New Notes to be admitted to listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.Tender OfferMexico's previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase its outstanding notes of the series set forth in the tables below (collectively, the "Old Notes" and each, a "series" of Old Notes) on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the Offer to Purchase, dated Monday, June 23, 2025 (the "Offer to Purchase"), expired as scheduled for Non-Preferred Tenders at 12:00 noon, New York City time, today and for Preferred Tenders, at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, today. All capitalized terms used but not defined under the heading "Tender Offer" in this communication have the respective meanings specified in the Offer to Purchase.The purchase prices to be paid for each series of the Old Notes validly tendered and accepted pursuant to the Tender Offer were calculated in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Offer to Purchase and Mexico's press release issued today, based on (i) the U.S. Treasury Rate for such series, which is a yield to maturity (or par call date) based on the bid-side price of the Reference U.S. Treasury Security identified for such series in the tables below and (ii) the fixed spread for such series set forth in the tables below.Table 1: Tranche A Old NotesOld NotesOutstanding Principal Amount as of Friday, June 20, 2025 ISIN CUSIPReference U.S. Treasury SecurityU.S. Treasury RateFixed Spread (basis points)Purchase Price(1)4.150% Global Notes due 2027U.S.$2,374,850,000.00US91087BAC4691087B AC43.875% due 5/31/20273.863%+47U.S.$996.883.750% Global Notes due 2028U.S.$1,878,402,000.00US91087BAE0291087B AE03.875% due 6/15/20283.810%+59U.S.$984.505.400% Global Notes due 2028U.S.$1,250,000,000.00US91087BAU4491087B AU43.875% due 6/15/20283.810%+61U.S.$1,023.284.500% Global Notes due 2029U.S.$3,085,643,000.00US91087BAF7691087B AF74.000% due 5/31/20303.910%+93U.S.$988.205.000% Global Notes due 2029U.S.$1,000,000,000.00US91087BAY6591087B AY64.000% due 5/31/20303.910%+91U.S.$1,006.13(1)Per $1,000 principal amount of Tranche A Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase. Holders will also receive Accrued Interest on Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase. Table 2: Tranche B Old NotesOld NotesFull story available on Benzinga.com

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Explained another way, the Trump Doctrine is the “Businessman’s Way of War.”To preview succinctly, the Trump Doctrine consists of a series of business-like, iterative steps for all uses of American military force, and it performs as follows:Identify America’s national interest.Bargain with the prospective enemy.If/when negotiations fail, conceal & misdirect.Strike with precision and overwhelming force.Achieve submission.Bargain again (from a position of complete strength) with the defeated enemy.I’ll now examine each of these escalating steps in detail.“IDENTIFY AMERICA’S NATIONAL INTEREST.”This first point is key in understanding the Trump Doctrine and how it differs from the Powell Doctrine. Both the Trump Doctrine and the Powell Doctrine focus on war as only being necessary when a vital American national interest is at stake, but the definition of that “interest” differs rather dramatically between the two doctrines. Whereas the Powell Doctrine allows for amorphous goals such as exporting democracy, the Trump Doctrine takes a fundamentally different approach—a businessman’s approach.You see, Donald Trump, a man whose entire life until 2016 was focused on winning in business, does not view himself as President of a nation so much as he views himself as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of a very large business, and that business is the United States of America. As CEO and Chairman, he knows he has a fiduciary duty to his stockholders. (You, me, and every other American are his stockholders.) The company Trump leads is not a non-profit—his company has no purpose other than to profit the stockholders. Regime change, spreading democracy, and trying to implement American concepts of liberty are the altruistic purposes of a tax-free, non-profit entity. But Trump sees America as a for-profit, and no actions will be taken for any reason other than to profit the American stockholders, and ending the nuclear capability of an Iranian regime of medieval theocrats greatly serves that purpose.“BARGAIN WITH THE PROSPECTIVE ENEMY.”Donald Trump will never expend American blood and treasure when a deal can be made first. Unlike so many of his predecessors, he does not care much about the moral fiber of America’s prospective enemies; he only cares about benefiting his American stockholders. Thus, when he offered the crazed theocrats ruling Iran a chance to bargain, he meant it. Trump does not care how much the mullahs punish their own citizens; he only cares about his fiduciary duties to his stockholders. Had the mullahs decided to bring their nation to the nuclear negotiating table in good faith, no B-2 bombers would have flown over Iraq this past weekend.“IF/WHEN NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, CONCEAL & MISDIRECT.”Trump gave the mullahs a chance to bargain. They declined. Think about this in the same way as when a large, profitable public company seeks to buy a weaker, distressed private company by way of merger. The first step is to offer a deal that benefits both parties. That’s what good businessmen do. But when the weaker company refuses to strike a deal that is in its best interest, the CEO of the stronger company starts to plan a hostile takeover while hiding his intent, and that’s just what Trump did with Iran.When Google wants to buy a hot, new artificial intelligence start-up, it does not tip its intent off to Apple, and in fact will publicly pretend it has no interest at all in buying the distressed target company.Trump employed a similar strategy as he engaged in what is now obviously a deception plan, where Trump and Netanyahu publicly pretended they were at odds. Even at the last minute—while Pentagon OPSEC was airtight—the public message was that Air Force B-2s were headed to Guam, but that was only a deception plan to obscure their actual flight plan from Missouri. Business is often like war, except without actual bloodshed. CEO Trump knows this, and made the same deception play in Iran as he would in forcing the sale of a distressed casino to one of his real estate ventures.“STRIKE WITH PRECISION AND OVERWHELMING FORCE.”Like the Powell Doctrine, the Trump Doctrine calls for the total commitment of America’s most lethal capabilities in an overwhelming manner. Like the large public company bringing all of its financial assets and influence to bear against a distressed merger target running from an undesired acquisition, Trump employed never-before-used Massive Ordnance Penetrators, delivered by our untrackable B-2 bombers, with an aerial corridor opened by Navy and Air Force stealth aircraft, while sub-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles took out targets that did not need the deep underground attack of the MOPs. Overwhelming military force is the way to defeat America’s enemies, just as overwhelming financial capabilities and business strategies ensure a powerful company controls the market against its competitors.“ACHIEVE SUBMISSION.”This is where the Trump Doctrine deviates most significantly from the Powell Doctrine. The lynchpin of the Powell Doctrine is achieving an “exit strategy.” An “exit strategy” is amorphous, and the enemy gets a vote. What was our exit strategy in Afghanistan? Tribal leaders who finally decided a democracy and personal liberty were the way to govern Afghanistan? Was the exit strategy in Iraq a sort of multi-ethnic republic with a constitution like our own? These goals were wishful thinking and led to 20+ years of useless, endless wars. President Trump sees “exit strategies” differently—he sees them as complete and total submission of the enemy.To borrow a term from popular culture, Trump demands our foes “bend the knee,” and he will settle for nothing less.Like the businessman he is, Trump expects his competitors to submit to his company’s will or cease to exist. As Trump said in his speech last Saturday night, “There will be either peace, or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days.This is not an “exit strategy.” This is a demand for complete and total submission. Importantly, Trump planned our attacks on Iran’s nuclear capabilities realizing that total submission was possible, and he would never have launched the attacks if total submission was not on the menu. That is a sea change from our recent history of complex geopolitical “exit strategies.” Trump’s exit strategy is simply complete and total submission, and nothing less. His stockholders deserve as much.“BARGAIN AGAIN (FROM A POSITION OF COMPLETE STRENGTH) WITH THE DEFEATED ENEMY.”This is another area that is separate and distinct from the Powell Doctrine, and from all American wars since the Spanish-American War in 1898. Like the businessman he is, Trump sees war as a means to force our enemies to the negotiating table to give us what we want. Democracy? LGBTQ+ rights? Capitalism? Trump does not care. He only cares about what tangibly benefits his stockholders. When Trump says, “But if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed, and skill,” he implies that negotiations can create peace. The B-2 strikes also serve to bring the mullahs to the negotiating table. If they acquiesce, they survive. If they do not, they die.Additionally, Trump sees the deployment of U.S. forces as creating second- and third-order effects. Did China get the message? Will Russia stop giving arms to Iran if we agree to stop arming Ukraine? Every action Trump takes has deep meaning, and often outside the obvious scope of military objectives. This, too, is a businessman’s approach to war, and differs greatly from the standards of other recent presidents. If an action can influence your company’s competitors to act in your best interest, that is an action that must be taken.At some point, every American enemy will realize that you must give Donald Trump what he wants, or he will destroy you. Military force as a negotiating tool is a new concept in American warfare, and I like it.The Trump Doctrine provides for six steps to a new way of war. The Spanish-American War was the last war America ever fought for any reason other than to benefit the stockholders. Woodrow Wilson brought America into World War I to make the world “Safe for Democracy,” and for over a century, that has been America’s guiding wartime light. Yes, that was necessary and proper in World War II, but as a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, I know that most of the world today does not want democracy, and wasting American lives to achieve such an objective is futile. I vastly prefer a war that benefits America’s stockholders, and hopefully, all future presidents will know that the Trump Doctrine is the best method of serving America’s national interests.Thank you, President Trump, for realigning America’s military mission into something that best serves the American people.Cynical Publius is the nom de plume of a retired U.S. Army colonel and veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, who is now a practicing mergers and acquisitions corporate law attorney. He believes the confluence of his experiences fighting wars and fighting business acquisitions has shown him Donald Trump’s way of war. You can follow Cynical Publius on X at @CynicalPublius.* * *Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ZeroHedge. Tyler DurdenMon, 06/23/2025 - 22:35

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