China's Honor launches new challenge to Samsung with thin foldable smartphone and a big battery - CNBC
Honor launched the Magic V5 on Wednesday, it's latest foldable smartphone that will initially launch in China and then overseas markets.

European heat wave closes Eiffel Tower’s top floor and bakes Wimbledon - The Washington Post
The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures and offering little reprieve.

US pauses some munitions shipments to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, senior White House official says - CNN
The Trump administration is pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, following a review of military spending and American support to foreign countries, a senior White House official told CNN.

Democrats, the last holdout bears, could be the key to a new stock-market rally - MarketWatch
Ned Davis strategists say politics are keeping certain investors pessimistic
CBS owner Paramount settles Trump lawsuit over Harris interview for $16M - The Washington Post
The money will go to Trump’s future presidential library, not to him directly, according to the agreement. Paramount will not apologize as part of the settlement.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from ending temporary legal status for many Haitians - NBC News
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal status for more than 500,000 Haitians who are already in the United States

Around 250 million years ago, Earth was near-lifeless and locked in a hothouse state. Now scientists know why - The Conversation
The answer confirms scientists’ suspicion that when our planet’s climate crosses certain ‘tipping points’, truly catastrophic ecological collapse can follow.

Trump's big day: A feud, a Senate win and "Alligator Alcatraz" - Axios
Trump and his team seemed to view it as his best day as president .

5 ways Trump's tax bill will limit health care access - NPR
With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here's how the bill will affect health care access for millions in the U.S.

Astronomers capture incredible 1st image of a dead star that exploded twice. How did it happen? - Space
"This tangible evidence of a double detonation not only contributes towards solving a long-standing mystery, but also offers a visual spectacle."

The hottest and freshest NBA free agency and trade talk - Marc Stein | Substack
The Jake Fischer Latest dishes on what to look for next after a wilder-than-anticipated start to the summer marketplace

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers cruise past the White Sox - Yahoo Sports
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up one run in seven innings as the NL-best Dodgers defeat the AL-worst White Sox.
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more - AP News
The Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more. The administration says it is reviewing the grants to ensure they align with President …
2025 NHL Free Agency winners and losers: Panthers, Golden Knights break the game - Daily Faceoff
Meanwhile, July 1 was a bad day for the Kings, Oilers and Bruins.

Qantas cyber hack could have stolen ‘significant’ amount of data from six million customers - CNN
Australian airline Qantas says a data hack on Monday exposed the personal information of six million customers and it expects the amount stolen to be “significant.”

The play-by-play of the 24-hour war of words between Elon Musk and Donald Trump - Business Insider
Here are the key quotes to understand how the past 24 hours (and counting) unfolded between the president and Elon Musk over the Big, Beautiful Bill.
Newsom says Trump "caved" after 150 California National Guard troops moved to wildfire duty - Axios
It's the first time National Guard members have been released since Trump deployed thousands of troops to LA protests last month.
