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Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Open Today at $80; Physical Editions Disc-Less
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders began worldwide at midnight June 25, costing $79.99 with no physical disc included in boxed copies.
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Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol, Crimea
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Sevastopol’s main power substation, causing outages across the city on June 24, 2026.
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Norway qualifies for FIFA World Cup round of 32 after 3-2 win over Senegal
Norway secured early round of 32 qualification at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Senegal, marked by Viking Row celebrations led by captain Ødegaard.
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US forces kill senior Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in Syria airstrike
US forces conducted an airstrike on June 19, 2026, killing Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in northwestern Syria.
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Slate Auto launches $24,950 electric pickup truck with preorders open
Slate Auto announced its $24,950 electric pickup truck and opened preorders with a $300 deposit today.
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Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demands voting reform first
President Trump canceled a June 24 signing of a bipartisan housing bill, insisting Congress pass his voting reform legislation first.
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Bank of Thailand holds policy interest rate steady at 1.0% on June 24, 2026
The Bank of Thailand kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 1.0% in a unanimous vote by its monetary policy committee on June 24, 2026.
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Malaysia enforces age verification for social media users under 16 under new Child Protection Code
Malaysia's government requires social media providers to verify users are at least 16 using official ID documents under a new law effective June 1, 2026.
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Anthropic’s Mythos AI model uncovers vulnerabilities in US classified systems
Anthropic’s Mythos AI found security gaps in sensitive US government networks during a secret test, breaching nearly all classified systems within hours.
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FIFA defends World Cup hydration breaks amid mixed reactions from coaches and players
FIFA introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at every match to address heat and ensure equal conditions, sparking debate among teams and fans.
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Dutch Minister Voices Concerns to US Lawmakers Over Chip Export Control Bill Targeting China
Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma met US officials June 23 to express concerns about the Match Act's impact on Dutch security and companies.
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Withdraws $35 Billion Pay Plan to Focus on eBay Bid
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen withdrew his proposed $35 billion pay plan to prioritize the company’s pursuit of a bid to acquire eBay.
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OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil Jalapeño, a Custom AI Inference Chip
OpenAI and Broadcom revealed Jalapeño, their first jointly designed AI inference chip, optimized for large language models.
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Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly wins Colombia presidency
Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential runoff on June 21 by a margin under 1%, defeating Iván Cepeda.
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Ronaldo and Haaland shine in group stage
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to set a new World Cup goal record as Ronaldo and Haaland also scored multiple goals in the group stage.
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Legion LegalTech sues US government over AI access restrictions for foreign nationals
Legion LegalTech sued the US government June 23 over a federal order restricting foreign nationals’ access to Anthropic’s AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
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England's Djed Spence appears to snub Ghana's Thomas Partey before World Cup match
England full-back Djed Spence appeared to refuse a pre-match handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of their World Cup Group L game in Boston.
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Becky Hammon Acknowledges Jalen Brunson's Greatness but Won't Apologize for Earlier Criticism
Becky Hammon recognized Jalen Brunson's status as an NBA Finals MVP but refused to retract her past doubt about his championship viability.
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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga debuts at World Cup 2026 supporting DR Congo after quarantine delay
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea,' attended DR Congo’s June 22 match after missing the opener due to Ebola quarantine.
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Global tech stock selloff hits markets; South Korea's Kospi plunges 10%
Global technology stocks tumbled June 22-23, with South Korea's Kospi Index dropping 10%, triggering a trading halt.
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Qualcomm to acquire AI chip startup Modular for nearly $4 billion in all-stock deal
Qualcomm announced it will acquire AI startup Modular for about $3.9 to $4 billion in an all-stock deal.
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Malaysia to launch nationwide BUDI Madani Diesel subsidy on July 1 with fuel price cuts
Malaysia will implement the BUDI Madani Diesel subsidy nationwide starting July 1, offering subsidised diesel at RM2.10 per litre and cutting some fuel prices this week.
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as key teams advance from group stage
Lionel Messi became World Cup’s all-time top scorer as Argentina, France, Norway, England, Ghana, South Africa and Mexico advanced to the Round of 32.
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SK Hynix plans $29 billion Nasdaq listing to fund AI chip capacity expansion
SK Hynix will raise about $29 billion through a Nasdaq listing to expand AI chip production capacity.