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Fed Chair Warsh at ECB Forum: Inflation Still Too High, No July Rate Clues
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh declined to signal any July rate move at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, saying inflation remains too elevated, sending stocks lower at the open.
Sources: CNBC · Reuters · The Street
SCOTUS Blocks Trump from Removing U.S. Copyright Chief
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Trump may not remove the nation's top copyright official, adding to a series of decisions in the final session of the term limiting executive authority.
Sources: CBS News · AP
SCOTUS Accepts Assault Weapons Ban Cases — Cook County, Connecticut Challenges Ahead
The Supreme Court agreed to take up legal challenges to assault weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois and Connecticut, setting up a major Second Amendment ruling in the next term.
Sources: CBS News · AP · SCOTUSblog
Graduate Student Federal Loan Caps Take Effect Today — Borrowers Pushed Toward Private Lenders
Starting July 1, the federal government caps borrowing limits for graduate students, forcing many to turn to private lenders at higher interest rates under new rules that took effect today.
Sources: CBS News · AP
NPR Retracts Alito Retirement Story — Supreme Court Confirms No Retirement Planned
NPR retracted a report that incorrectly stated Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, replacing it with an editor's note after the Supreme Court confirmed neither the court nor Alito had announced any retirement plans.
Sources: Media Bias/Fact Check · Washington Examiner
World
Venezuela Earthquake — Day 7 Update: Recovery Efforts Continue
Recovery operations entered a seventh day following the twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes near Caracas, with international aid teams on the ground and thousands still unaccounted for.
Sources: AP · NPR
Lahore Tutoring Center Roof Collapse Kills Multiple Children — Pakistan Investigates Construction Negligence
A roof collapsed at a tutoring center on the outskirts of Lahore on Tuesday, killing multiple children. Pakistani police are investigating whether negligence during construction work caused the failure.
Sources: AP · NPR
DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 300 Dead — On Track to Become One of Deadliest in Recent History
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 300 people, with overwhelmed clinics and shortages of protective gear leaving health workers exposed at the epicenter in Ituri Province.
Sources: NPR · AP
U.S. Will Not Renew USMCA — Opening Path for Fresh Negotiations With Canada and Mexico
The Trump administration announced it will not renew the USMCA trade agreement, opening the door for a new round of negotiations with Canada and Mexico on North American trade terms.
Sources: CNBC · Reuters
Technology
Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 5 — Now Default Model for All Free and Pro Users
Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 5 on June 30 and made it the default for every Free and Pro user starting today. The company describes it as its most agentic Sonnet yet, pricing at $2 per million tokens through August 31.
Sources: Anthropic · Build Fast With AI
California Signs Largest U.S. State Government AI Deal — All Agencies Get Claude at 50% Off
Governor Newsom announced a statewide Anthropic deployment giving every California state agency and participating city and county access to Claude at half price, including free workforce training and workflow support.
Sources: Build Fast With AI · AP
Google Releases Two New Gemini Image Models — Flash and Pro Tiers Now in AI Studio
Google launched Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Gemini 3 Pro Image on June 30, available immediately via Google AI Studio and the Gemini API, as the company expands its multimodal lineup ahead of Gemini 3.5 Pro.
Sources: Build Fast With AI · Google
Five Eyes Alliance Warns AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are Months Away
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a formal warning to governments and enterprises worldwide that sophisticated AI-powered cyberattacks could arrive within months, urging immediate defensive posture reviews.
Sources: Build Fast With AI · Reuters
One in Five U.S. Companies Now Using AI — Job Market Impact Still Narrow, Goldman Says
Goldman Sachs analysts reported that roughly 20% of U.S. companies have adopted AI tools, but the measurable impact on the broader labor market remains limited so far.
Sources: MarketWatch · Goldman Sachs
Business & Markets
Dow Hits Record High to Open Q3 — Chipmakers Retreat After 80%+ First-Half Surge
The Dow reached a new all-time intraday high Wednesday as Q3 began, while the Nasdaq slid roughly 0.3% as investors took profits in semiconductor names. Micron fell 9% and Sandisk shed 10% despite massive year-to-date gains.
Sources: CNBC · The Street
ADP: Businesses Added 98,000 Jobs in June — Labor Market Slowdown Continues
ADP reported private employers added 98,000 jobs in June, below expectations, with ADP's chief economist citing signs of both slower hiring demand and labor supply constraints in select industries.
Sources: MarketWatch · ADP
Bending Spoons IPO Pops 42% on Nasdaq Debut — AOL and Vimeo Parent Goes Public
Italian software company Bending Spoons, owner of AOL, Vimeo, and other legacy internet brands, surged 42% on its first trading day after pricing its Nasdaq IPO at $29 per share.
Sources: CNBC · Reuters
GM Reports 4.2% Drop in Q2 U.S. Sales — EV Demand Falls as Uncertainty Grows
General Motors reported a 4.2% decline in second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, citing softening electric vehicle demand and growing uncertainty from the lapse of the USMCA trade agreement.
Sources: CNBC · Reuters
Science & Health
Medicare Will Now Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs — $50 Monthly Copay for Eligible Beneficiaries
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 medications prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries, with a $50 monthly copay under rules that took effect July 1.
Sources: CBS News · AP
Euclid Space Telescope on Mission to Chart One-Third of the Sky — Dark Matter and Energy in Focus
The ESA's Euclid telescope continues its mission to map one-third of the visible sky, with researchers working to shed light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy through the unprecedented survey.
Sources: CBS News · ESA
Heat Dome Threatening 250 Million Americans Through July 4 — Ring of Fire Severe Storms Also Possible
AccuWeather warns a dangerous heat dome will affect roughly 250 million Americans through the Independence Day weekend, while a ring-of-fire severe thunderstorm pattern could bring additional hazards to storm-weary regions.
Sources: AccuWeather · NWS
Sports
England 2, DR Congo 1 — Three Lions Advance to Round of 16
England defeated DR Congo 2-1 in their Round of 32 match Wednesday, advancing to the Round of 16 where they will face Mexico.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · ESPN · AP
Tonight: USMNT vs. Bosnia at Levi's Stadium, 8 p.m. ET on Fox — Belgium vs. Senegal at 4 p.m. ET on FS1
Two World Cup R32 matches remain Wednesday: Belgium faces Senegal at Lumen Field in Seattle at 4 p.m. ET on FS1, followed by the U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
Sources: Fox Sports · FIFA · Yahoo Sports
Mexico Defeats Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday — Advances to R16 vs. England
Mexico completed a perfect group stage run by defeating Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night at Estadio Azteca, ending a 40-year knockout stage drought and setting up a Round of 16 clash with England.
Sources: AP · ESPN · NPR
France 3, Sweden 0 — Mbappe Double Makes Him France's All-Time Leading Scorer
Kylian Mbappe scored twice Tuesday as France routed Sweden 3-0, with his brace making him France's all-time record goalscorer and firmly establishing the squad as a tournament favorite heading into the Round of 16.
Sources: AP · ESPN · FIFA
Entertainment
Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago — Star-Studded Ceremony and Public Watch Party on Midway Plaisance
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opened Wednesday in Chicago with a high-profile grand opening ceremony and a public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Sources: CBS News · AP
Rep. Massie-Fox News Reporter Confrontation Goes Viral — Tensions Between Politicians and Press Escalate
Rep. Thomas Massie posted a tense exchange with Fox News Digital reporter Nicholas Ballasy on social media after Massie made a personal accusation Ballasy immediately denied, sparking renewed debate about political press access.
Sources: Media Bias/Fact Check · The Hill
Weather
DFW: High 96°F, Feels Like 102°F, SSE Winds 10–15 mph, Low Tonight 77°F — Heat Continues Through July 4
Dallas–Fort Worth sees another hot and humid Wednesday with a high of 96°F and heat index near 100–102°F. NWS Fort Worth forecasts mid-to-upper 90s with heat index values of 100–105°F through the holiday weekend; isolated afternoon storms possible by Sunday.
Sources: Weather Underground · NWS Fort Worth · AccuWeather
Coming Up
Thursday Watch: Spain vs. Austria in Inglewood · Portugal vs. Croatia in Toronto · Switzerland vs. Algeria in Vancouver · USMNT and Belgium Results Tonight
Thursday brings three World Cup R32 matches: Spain vs. Austria at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood at 3 p.m. ET on Fox, Portugal vs. Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto at 7 p.m. ET, and Switzerland vs. Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver at 11 p.m. ET on FS1.
Sources: Daily Tech Reader
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