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San Diego Reaches Agreement to Cut Trash Fees and End Paid Parking in Balboa Park
Trade & Tariffs

San Diego Reaches Agreement to Cut Trash Fees and End Paid Parking in Balboa Park

After months of negotiations involving former officials and labor leaders, San Diego secures a deal to reduce trash fees and eliminate Balboa Park’s paid parking by the end of the year.

Behind Trump’s Softer Approach to China, a Strategy of Quiet Strength Persists
Trade & Tariffs

Behind Trump’s Softer Approach to China, a Strategy of Quiet Strength Persists

While Trump’s recent diplomacy with China signals a softer tone, key hawkish officials remain present, underscoring a deliberate message of U.S. resolve amid fragile ties.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Largest Outflows in Months Amid Market Selloff
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Largest Outflows in Months Amid Market Selloff

US Bitcoin Spot ETFs experienced $1.26 billion in net withdrawals last week, marking the biggest outflows since January during a broad cryptocurrency market decline.

Reflecting on Two Decades of Al Gore’s Climate Warnings and Their Real-World Impact
Energy & Climate

Reflecting on Two Decades of Al Gore’s Climate Warnings and Their Real-World Impact

Two decades after Al Gore’s documentary raised global climate alarms, many dire predictions remain unfulfilled, while emissions continue to rise despite calls for urgent action.

Ethereum Price Declines Despite Active Spot Buying and Positive Futures Sentiment
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Price Declines Despite Active Spot Buying and Positive Futures Sentiment

Ethereum’s price fell sharply amid strong spot market demand and mixed signals from derivatives, reflecting persistent supply outweighing buying pressure.

Iran Rejects U.S. Claims on Strait of Hormuz Deal amid Ongoing Tensions
Defense & Security

Iran Rejects U.S. Claims on Strait of Hormuz Deal amid Ongoing Tensions

Iranian media disputes U.S. President’s claim of a near-final agreement, insisting Tehran will retain control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz despite talks to ease conflict.

Trump Announces Near-Complete Deal on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Opening
Trade & Tariffs

Trump Announces Near-Complete Deal on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Opening

President Donald Trump revealed that a peace agreement involving Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is nearly finalized after talks with regional allies and Israel.

Crypto Markets Face Nearly $942 Million Liquidations Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Markets Face Nearly $942 Million Liquidations Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks

Worsening geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices spurred a wave of crypto liquidations totaling nearly $942 million as traders moved toward defensive positions.

ZCash Surges Past $613 Despite Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations
Crypto & Fintech

ZCash Surges Past $613 Despite Nearly $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations

Despite a massive sell-off liquidating nearly $954 million in crypto positions, ZCash has broken out of its recent range, signaling renewed bullish momentum for the privacy-focused token.

India Sets Out Five-Point Framework for Regional Stability and Maritime Security in Talks with US Secretary
Trade & Tariffs

India Sets Out Five-Point Framework for Regional Stability and Maritime Security in Talks with US Secretary

India outlined a strategic five-point approach emphasizing dialogue, maritime trade, international law, against trade weaponization, and resilient partnerships during talks with US Secretary Marco Rubio.