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Yonhapworld6 hrs ago
Government Reviews Support Measures for Homeplus Workers After Court Ends Rehabilitation
Officials examined progress on wage support and loan programs for workers and subcontractors of the supermarket chain. The review followed a court decision to terminate rehabilitation proceedings for the retailer.
pandaily.comtechnology13 hrs ago
LG Energy to Increase Cylindrical Battery Output at Nanjing Factory Amid Higher Tesla Demand
@SawyerMerritt reported that LG Energy is increasing cylindrical battery production in Nanjing, China, to meet higher demand for Tesla electric vehicles. The Model Y ranked as China's top-selling passenger vehicle last month.
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Yonhapworld21 hrs ago
Armie Hammer Stars in 'Citizen Vigilante,' Film Condemned as Racist by Critics and Defended by Director
@Independent reported that the 39-year-old actor's first major role in five years features him as a vigilante targeting immigrant crime in Croatia. Director Uwe Boll rejected claims Hammer was unaware of the project's tone.
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wwd.comworld14 hrs agoUpdated
Fire at Jinjiang Shoe Factory Kills at Least 28 People
A blaze at the Huiteng Footwear factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed at least 28 people on Thursday. More than 500 rescue workers responded while President Xi Jinping ordered accountability and full rescue efforts.
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+2wwd.compolitics20 hrs agoUpdated
Fire at Jinjiang shoe factory kills workers, Xi says losses are heavy
A fire broke out Thursday at a multi-storey shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province. President Xi Jinping said the blaze resulted in heavy human losses. Flames were largely extinguished by 5:40 p.m. after 183 firefighters responded.
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New York Postworld1 day ago
Developer faces $376 million suit over alleged defects at Manhattan condo building
MetroLoft is defending a $376 million construction defect lawsuit at 443 Greenwich St. The case alleges structural flaws and other issues at the former factory converted into luxury residences.
The Independentworld22 hrs agoUpdated
Actors in film dispute break silence after settlement
The co-stars of a major film have spoken publicly for the first time since settling a lawsuit that alleged on-set harassment and a subsequent reputation campaign. The two-year case concluded earlier this year without a trial.
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Semaforworld1 day ago
Argentina Announces New Nuclear Reactor Backed by $1.2 Billion in US Funds
Argentina said it will build a new reactor in Buenos Aires with American financing. Britain extended the life of its Sizewell B plant by 20 years. Global nuclear capacity is projected to rise sharply through 2036.
The Guardianworld1 day ago
Volkswagen Proposes Up to 100,000 Job Cuts and Factory Closures, Subject to Supervisory Board Vote
The plan will face its first formal review by the supervisory board on Thursday. IG Metall has scheduled demonstrations at 18 German sites the same day.
vox.comworld1 day ago
Several countries increase deportations and tighten border rules
Officials in multiple nations have expanded deportation efforts and border enforcement measures. The actions follow increased migration linked to conflict, persecution, and climate factors.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Patrick Dempsey Says He Will Not Run for Maine Senate Seat
Actor Patrick Dempsey announced July 8, 2026, that he will not seek the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. He published an editorial explaining his choice to focus on existing work instead of Congress. The decision ends speculation about replacing Democratic nominee Graham Platner.
dailywire.compolitics1 day ago
Sizewell B Nuclear Plant to Run Until 2055 Under New Government Contract
Britain's only pressurised water reactor will run for an additional 20 years under a new government deal. The agreement sets a fixed electricity price below recent offshore wind rates and replaces wholesale market payments.
interestingengineering.comworld1 day ago
California startup to open first U.S. sodium-ion battery factory in Sacramento
Peak Energy will build a Sacramento plant to produce sodium-ion battery systems at commercial scale beginning in early 2027. The facility is expected to create 239 jobs and will initially import cells from China.
bleedingcool.comfinance1 day ago
Fallout Season 3 Filming Begins in July 2026
Actor Walton Goggins posted on Instagram that he had begun the process of applying Ghoul makeup. The post signals that production on season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video series has started.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Rob Reiner’s George Washington Cameo Airs in HBO Series Episode Weeks After His Murder
The second episode of “Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness” aired July 3, 2026. It features the actor's final on-screen appearance filmed months before his death.
en.antaranews.comtechnology2 days ago
U.S. Government Prepares to Investigate Companies' Use of Chinese AI Models
The U.S. is preparing to probe and potentially restrict American firms' adoption of Chinese-made AI models. Companies cite lower costs as a key factor in switching. Officials have raised concerns over data security and ideological alignment.
focustaiwan.twworld2 days ago
Cebu court grants bail in one malversation case but second warrant keeps contractor detained
A regional trial court in Lapu-Lapu City set bail at P1 million in a case tied to a reported P96.5-million project. The contractor remains in custody due to a separate non-bailable malversation case from Bulacan.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Former Cowboys player posthumously diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE
Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24, received a Stage 1 CTE diagnosis after his family donated his brain for research. Boston University's CTE Center confirmed the finding and noted that suicide is complex and multifactorial.
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theconversation.comworld2 days ago
City Public Schools Spending Rises While Student Performance Stays Flat, Report Says
A new report finds that per-pupil spending in one city's public schools has increased substantially over the past decade while reading and math proficiency rates have remained largely unchanged. Officials and analysts cited in the report attribute the gap to factors other than fu…
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Abc Newstechnology3 days ago
YouTube Keeps Video Labeling Sydney Survivor as Crisis Actor
A Google executive told a government inquiry the video meets platform standards and will stay online. The video questions the authenticity of footage showing a survivor of the December Sydney attack. The inquiry is examining the spread of antisemitism in Australia.
politics3 days ago
Mastermyne Contracting Services fined $310,000 with no conviction recorded over 2022 miner death
A Queensland court ordered the contractor to pay the fine and costs after Gavin Feltwell, 59, died at Moranbah North coal mine. The company pleaded guilty but received no conviction.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
Pitcher allows nine earned runs in 3 1/3 innings during 15-1 loss
A left-handed pitcher gave up a career-high nine earned runs over 3 1/3 innings in a 15-1 defeat. The pitcher said afterward that no single factor explained the outing.
nypost.compolitics3 days ago
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash Involving Massachusetts CDL Holder
A Pennsylvania state trooper died after being struck by a tractor-trailer during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81. Federal authorities identified the driver as a Haitian national present in the United States without legal status who held a Massachusetts commercial…
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Actor Micheal Ward Testifies Sexual Encounter Was Consensual as Rape Trial Continues
Micheal Ward, 28, testified at Snaresbrook Crown Court that a sexual encounter after meeting a woman at an east London nightclub was consensual. He denies two rape charges and three counts of sexual assault from the January 2023 incident. The trial continues.
Yonhappolitics3 days ago
President says tariffs prompted foreign automakers to build U.S. plants
The president stated that tariff policy has led South Korean, Japanese and German automakers to open factories in the United States. The remarks came during a White House event introducing new children's investment accounts.
news.sky.comsports4 days ago
Hugh Grant Tells Martin Brundle He Appeared in The Gentleman Film but Has Not Seen the TV Series
The Independent reported that Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle interviewed actor Hugh Grant during the Formula 1 grid walk at Silverstone on Sunday. Grant said he appeared in the film version of The Gentleman but had not watched the television series.
financialpost.comfinance4 days ago
Germany Factory Orders Rise 1.9% in May
German factory orders increased 1.9% month-over-month in May, exceeding analyst expectations of 1.1%. The year-over-year working-day adjusted figure rose 6.2%.
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GB Newspolitics4 days ago
UK report: over one in ten factories face closure from electricity costs
A survey of 124 manufacturers found 13 percent said further electricity price increases could threaten their operations. The study estimated an £85 billion annual economic loss if closures occur.
eonline.comworld4 days ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at New York ceremony
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday evening. Guests included actors, musicians, and athletes. Some attendees posted social media updates after the event.
Nbc Newspolitics4 days ago
Government to Use Same Contractor for Reflecting Pool Repairs
Officials said the company that painted the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will return to fix peeling paint. A separate firm received an additional contract to treat algae growth.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Administration reuses contractor to repair Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The federal government will not seek new bids for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Officials said the current contractor will finish the work after recent damage and earlier renovation issues.
cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Interior Secretary Burgum Says Free Speech Protects White Nationalists and Trump Critics, Administration to Rehire Contractor for Reflecting Pool
Interior Secretary Burgum stated on July 5 that white nationalists and people who say reprehensible things about President Trump are protected by free speech. He added that the administration will hire the original contractor to fix the Reflecting Pool. Cnn reported the comments…
world5 days ago
Defense Contractor Plans 2,000 Additional Hires by End of 2026
A defense contractor will add 2,000 employees worldwide by December 2026. The move completes a previously announced 4,000-person hiring target for the year.
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forbes.compolitics6 days ago
Advisors Name Defense Contractors in UAP Retrieval Discussions
Trump administration advisors and lawmakers have identified private contractors they say hold materials from unidentified aerial phenomena. The statements were made during recent podcast appearances and congressional requests.
bgr.inworld6 days ago
Wired Reports Meta Safety Tests, Researcher Ticket Hack, and Apple Email Flaw Status
A Wired investigation detailed contractors testing AI chatbots with child personas. Separate reports covered an Apple privacy tool vulnerability and a hacking arrest.
Fortunebusiness6 days ago
Natura Resources Misses July 2026 Criticality Target in Nuclear Pilot Program
Natura Resources did not reach criticality by the July 4, 2026, deadline in the Trump administration's Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program. The company plans to bring its MSR-1 test reactor online in Abilene in 2028 and a commercial reactor by 2032. Fortune reported the details of the…
The Japan Timesworld6 days ago
Micron breaks ground on $9.3 billion Hiroshima factory expansion
Micron Technology began construction on an expansion of its factory in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday. The project is valued at ¥1.5 trillion and will produce high-bandwidth memory chips for AI processors, with shipments scheduled to begin around the summer of 2028.
news.sky.comsports6 days ago
Wimbledon 2026 Opens With Top Players Showing Vulnerability
After early exits and uneven form at the French Open, several leading players have faced tougher-than-expected matches in the first rounds at Wimbledon. Heat and limited grass-court preparation are cited as factors.
deadline.comworld6 days ago
Actor Michael Ward Denies Rape and Sexual Assault Charges in East London Nightclub Case
A woman testified that Michael Ward raped her in a car after they met at an east London nightclub in January 2023. Ward, 28, denies two rape charges and three counts of sexual assault, stating all activity was consensual. BBC News reported details from the ongoing trial.
moneycontrol.comfinance7 days ago
Oil prices hold near $71.76 a barrel
Brent crude futures traded near $71.76 a barrel on Friday after slipping only slightly during the week. Traders cited expectations of a U.S.-Iran agreement as the main factor supporting prices.
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slate.compolitics7 days ago
Interior Department Seeks Bids for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Maintenance
The Department of the Interior is soliciting bids for a contractor to handle daily upkeep of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its second restoration this year. Bids are due July 8, with work to start in August.
news.google.comtechnology7 days ago
Sony Converts Austrian Disc Plant to Microlenses Ahead of 2028 Digital Shift
Sony has invested $34 million to repurpose its Thalgau factory from making PlayStation discs to producing optical microlenses. The change follows the company's announcement that it will stop producing disc-based games in January 2028.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Actor Discusses Film About North Korean Defector's Life in South Korea
Kim Min-ha said the Danish-Korean film follows three women through a state-run resettlement center. She expressed hope that the story offers comfort to defectors and others facing daily struggles.
news.sky.comsports7 days ago
Chris Froome Announces Retirement From Professional Cycling
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has ended his professional career at age 41. The British rider cited a serious August 2025 crash as the decisive factor. Froome won seven Grand Tours across his time with Team Sky and Israel-Premier Tech.
The Guardiantechnology7 days ago
President posts AI video depicting himself treating critics
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media Thursday showing him as a doctor treating celebrities for a fictional condition. The video used fabricated footage of several actors who have criticized the president.
Forbespolitics7 days ago
Three of Four Reactor Startups Reach Criticality Near July 4 Target
Valar Atomics, Antares Energy and Deployable Energy each reached criticality in tests at national laboratories. The milestones satisfied a May 2025 executive order from President Trump directing the Department of Energy to launch a reactor pilot program. A fourth startup, Aalo At…
ai7 days ago
Firmus Technologies Plans Three AI Facilities Across Tasmania
Firmus Technologies is advancing plans for AI factories at St Leonards, Bell Bay and Wesley Vale. The projects require more than 400 megawatts of power and have drawn questions over energy use and community input.
globalnews.cafinance7 days ago
U.S. Leads Global Small Modular Reactor Development With 28 Siting Announcements
The United States has 28 small modular reactor siting announcements as of 2026, exceeding the combined total of the next four countries. National laboratories account for seven of the announcements, while utilities, universities, and developers each account for five.
deadline.comworld7 days ago
Curtin Review: Interactive Programs Change Dementia Risk Factors More Than Standard Campaigns
A review published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity examined prevention programs in eight countries and identified interactive strategies that outperform standard awareness campaigns. Separate analysis of nearly 500,000 adults linked sarcopenic obesity to higher dementia incidence…
Semaforworld7 days ago
Gavi to Begin First Payouts from $1.2 Billion African Vaccine Program
The global vaccine alliance will disburse initial funds to an African manufacturer in the second half of 2026. The payments mark the shift from factory construction to securing buyers and regulatory approvals.
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
McSweeney Says Labour Under-Prepared for 2024 Return but Defends Means-Testing Principle
Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, gave his first media interview on 2 July 2026 and admitted the party had not prepared enough for power after its 2024 election win. He cited early policy decisions and a changed global context as factors in the governmen…
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
European Power Prices Remain Elevated During Heat Wave
Elevated temperatures in June drove European electricity costs to their highest point since the 2022 energy crisis. Traders now cite the chance of additional hot spells this month as a factor keeping prices elevated.
Fox Newspolitics8 days ago
U.S. border agents seize $3.7 million in cocaine hidden in cucumber shipment
Customs and Border Protection agents found 112 packages of cocaine inside a tractor-trailer at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. The seizure occurred last Wednesday after a canine inspection and imaging scan flagged the vehicle.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Polish-led group proposes 14 nuclear reactors in Britain at £35 billion cost
SGE announced a £35 billion project to build small modular reactors at three sites, with operations targeted for 2034. The fleet would supply power to about eight million homes.
news.google.comfinance8 days ago
Nano Nuclear Energy announces UAE microreactor partnership
The company said the agreement with EHC Investment will support deployment of microreactors in the region. Officials aim to reduce dependence on oil and hydrocarbons through the project.
dailyfx.compolitics8 days ago
Bank of Japan weighs earlier rate hike as yen weakens
The Bank of Japan faces pressure to raise interest rates sooner than previously expected. A weakening yen and steady business activity are cited as key factors.
livemint.compolitics8 days ago
President Trump received $86,532 in union pensions in 2025
President Trump collected $77,808 from the Screen Actors Guild and $8,724 from the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists last year. The payments continue under federal labor rules after his 2021 resignation from the merged union.
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sbs.com.auworld8 days ago
208 kilograms of heavy water leaked inside shut-down Wolsong-4 reactor; no external radiation rise detected
A total of 208 kilograms of heavy water leaked from the Wolsong-4 reactor on Wednesday. The reactor has been shut down since July for a regular inspection, and no radiation irregularities were detected outside the facility.
slate.comworld8 days ago
Actor Reconciles With Producers for Crime Series Season 3
The lead actor met with producers in London after reported on-set issues during Season 2 filming. The series wrapped in May and is scheduled to premiere later this year.
Nbc Newsworld8 days ago
British actor Michael Byrne dies at 82
Michael Byrne, known for roles in the Harry Potter and Indiana Jones film series, died June 20. He was 82. A representative confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause.