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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukrainian Cities Amid Escalation
Defense & Security

Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukrainian Cities Amid Escalation

A sustained overnight assault by Russian forces involving hundreds of drones and missiles killed at least 22 civilians and injured over 130 across multiple Ukrainian cities, intensifying the ongoing conflict.

Coinbase Ventures Invests in Ethena’s Governance Token as On-Chain Finance Plans Emerge
Crypto & Fintech

Coinbase Ventures Invests in Ethena’s Governance Token as On-Chain Finance Plans Emerge

Coinbase Ventures has invested in ENA, Ethena’s governance token, marking a strategic step toward developing on-chain savings and finance products together.

Del Mar’s Retaining Wall Expansion Faces Delays Amid Utility and Terrain Challenges
Markets & Macro

Del Mar’s Retaining Wall Expansion Faces Delays Amid Utility and Terrain Challenges

Construction on a critical retaining wall along Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar is extending into September due to complex utility coordination and difficult slope conditions.

Stephen Curry Partners With Li-Ning Despite U.S. Ban Over Forced Labor Accusations
Trade & Tariffs

Stephen Curry Partners With Li-Ning Despite U.S. Ban Over Forced Labor Accusations

Stephen Curry signs a decade-long deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, a company banned in the U.S. over allegations tied to forced labor in Xinjiang.

U.S. Job Openings Reach Highest Level Since May 2024 Amid Slowing Layoffs and Quits
Markets & Macro

U.S. Job Openings Reach Highest Level Since May 2024 Amid Slowing Layoffs and Quits

U.S. employers posted 7.6 million job openings in April, surpassing expectations, while layoffs and employee resignations both declined, signaling cautious labor market strength.

Anthropic Expands Access to Its Powerful AI for Critical Infrastructure Security
AI & Tech Regulation

Anthropic Expands Access to Its Powerful AI for Critical Infrastructure Security

Anthropic broadens availability of its robust AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, to 150 new organizations in critical infrastructure sectors amid growing cybersecurity concerns.

Motorola Razr 2026 Flip Phone Available Free with T-Mobile Line Addition
Corporate Power

Motorola Razr 2026 Flip Phone Available Free with T-Mobile Line Addition

T-Mobile offers the Motorola Razr 2026 flip phone for free when adding a new line on select plans, presenting a budget-friendly option for foldable fans.

Russian drone and missile barrage kills civilians as Kyiv and Dnipro face heavy attacks
Defense & Security

Russian drone and missile barrage kills civilians as Kyiv and Dnipro face heavy attacks

Russia launched a massive overnight assault with missiles and drones on multiple Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and intensifying its aerial campaign amid Ukraine’s air defense shortages.

Bitcoin Positioned to Benefit from Looming Global Debt Crisis, Bitwise Reports
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Positioned to Benefit from Looming Global Debt Crisis, Bitwise Reports

Bitwise highlights how Bitcoin could emerge stronger amid a massive wave of global debt refinancing and tightening government bond markets in 2026.

Chinese Private Equity Firm Emerges as Leading Buyer for Leica Camera Stake
Corporate Power

Chinese Private Equity Firm Emerges as Leading Buyer for Leica Camera Stake

HongShan Capital Group, a major Chinese private equity firm, has taken the lead in bidding for Blackstone’s 45% stake and possibly a majority stake in Leica Camera AG.