Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A roundup of today's top news stories including YouTuber MrBeast's Fortnite chocolate collaboration, a heated exchange between Trump and a Republican senator, Ukraine's massive strike on Russian targets in Crimea, and other notable events from politics, crime, and lifestyle.
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Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Malala Yousafzai has expressed deep disappointment over the European Union's decision to hold migration talks with the Taliban regime. In a video statement, she condemned the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls, calling it gender apartheid. The EU's engagement, though not formal recognition, has sparked outrage among human rights activists who argue it legitimizes a regime responsible for severe abuses.
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Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ed Sheeran kicked off the North American leg of his Loop Tour in Glendale, Arizona, with a hit-filled set using live looping. The tour features a rotating lineup of opening acts including Myles Smith, Macklemore, and Finneas. Here are all the remaining tour dates, the full setlist from opening night, and details on who's opening at each show.
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Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
StarkWare has announced Private KYC on Starknet, leveraging zero-knowledge proofs to let users verify specific facts like age or credential validity without revealing full personal documents. The system uses STRK20 privacy features and NFC passport scanning, aiming to minimize data exposure. This comes amid rising data breach costs and a record number of compromises in 2025.
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Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Standard Chartered predicts Aave will capture tokenized asset growth in DeFi, with deposits potentially rivaling US banks. The protocol is set to recover from recent setbacks as real-world assets drive lending demand.
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Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Perfect transaction fairness is structurally impossible in distributed systems due to asynchronous communication and the Condorcet paradox. Protocols like Hashgraph and BOF adopt weaker fairness guarantees, balancing transparency, liveness, and resistance to MEV. This article examines the theoretical limits and real-world trade-offs.
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Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has launched a new line of smart glasses without the Ray-Ban branding, starting at $299. The glasses come in three styles: Fury, Adventurer, and a Kylie Jenner collaboration. They feature the same internal specs as the Ray-Ban Meta Optics but with adjustable nose pads and temple tips. Meta's VP of wearables promises privacy improvements soon.
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Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Prime Day 2026 is here with four days of deals. Our editors have scoured the sale to bring you the best discounts on laptops, e-readers, headphones, robot vacuums, TVs, gaming gear, and smart home gadgets. From Apple MacBooks to Sony headphones, find your next favorite product at a great price.
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Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A once-in-a-generation broadband expansion program aimed at connecting underserved communities has been hijacked by tech moguls. Under the Trump administration, the BEAD program's focus shifted from fiber to satellite internet, funneling billions to Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. While states struggle with bureaucracy and delays, only a few hundred homes have been connected. The result is a crony capitalist mess that leaves rural America behind.
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Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A reporter's mocking of Son Heung-min's military exemption sparked a media boycott during the 2026 World Cup. The Tottenham star secured his exemption by captaining South Korea to Asian Games gold in 2018, allowing him to avoid 18-21 months of conscription while completing alternative service. The incident highlighted the tension between the Korean press and the national team.
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Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Angelina Jolie opened up about how her three daughters have helped her rediscover herself after her divorce from Brad Pitt. In a recent interview, she explained that seeing her daughters as young women reminds her of what she may have lost. Jolie also discussed her return to acting and her new film 'Couture.'
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Jun 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Jennie's collaboration with Tame Impala, 'Dracula,' climbs to No. 7 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, tying BTS's 'Butter' and Fifty Fifty's 'Cupid' as the fourth-highest peaking K-pop song. The track continues to make history across multiple charts.
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