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Serena Williams, 44, returns to Wimbledon singles as a wildcard entry, seven years after her last title and two years since her last singles match at the tournament.
India's Enforcement Directorate investigates four crypto firms for unauthorized cross-border crypto transfers. The probe could reshape how exchanges source offshore liquidity.
Oakland's 37% drop in car break-ins is a win for owners but a direct hit to glass repair shops that now see half their usual window replacements.
The NYT Games bundle drives subscriber retention at near-zero marginal cost. Connections, Wordle and Strands keep users locked in. Alpha Score 50, Mixed.
Weak productivity and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths despite ample natural resources, a think tank claims.
ED widens CMRL probe to auditors and transport vendors after SFIO report flags ₹182 crore in inflated expenses. Next milestone: whether the agency files a prosecution complaint.
YouGov fell 50% as the market labeled it an AI loser. At 6-7x EBITDA with a 20-year proprietary panel, one investor argues the opposite. A canceled dividend and a new buyback add a catalyst.
Capital One Shopping offers 30-40% back on Viator tours and transfers. The higher rate requires an emailed offer. Rewards pay out as gift cards.
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe called the viral claim that Anthropic's Mythos AI breached NSA systems false. The story spread on X without evidence.
Dune's Flow integration unlocks five years of on-chain data from 40 million accounts, covering DeFi, NFTs, and AI agents. The dataset went live June 18.
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya are licensing stablecoins after bans failed. On-chain value hit $205 billion in 12 months as households use crypto for remittances and savings.
NYT's daily Connections puzzle keeps subscribers engaged. With Alpha Score 50, the stock offers a mixed outlook. Here's what to watch for in Q2 earnings.
Greek regulators expected to reject Binance's MiCA application, blocking EU access from July 1. Binance says it met rules; deadline June 30.
Anaam International Holding will issue shares to acquire up to 51% of Masar Al-Ola, operator of the Hashikom chain. Sales doubled to SAR 90 million by 2025. The 180-day MoU requires due diligence.
Chennai ITAT allowed a retired ONGC employee full ₹19.06 lakh leave encashment exemption, ruling the ₹25 lakh cap applies to PSU retirees under Section 10(10AA)(ii). Others can now reopen assessments.
Dean Acheson’s classic view that negotiation requires parties willing to settle applies to today's US-China trade impasse. Until that condition is met, market risk remains elevated.
Yanbu Cement said the fuel price adjustment that took effect Jan. 1 added roughly 4% to production costs, a hit that showed up in Q1 2026 results.
The ¥21.3 billion fund will allocate roughly $1.36 million to crypto via multi-asset funds, citing dollar weakness and yen risk. The move is symbolic but could prompt other Japanese institutions.
Trump's frustration with Thune over the stalled SAVE Act masks a math problem: 53 Republican votes, 60 needed. The FISA linkage raises the stakes. A denied claim from Thune's office.
Iran suspended US talks after Trump threatened new strikes. The move raises the risk of supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz, boosting crude oil's geopolitical premium.
Producers reroute shipments and Chinese smelters boost output, narrowing the supply gap. LME inventories rise for three weeks. Next test: Chinese production data.
Real Madrid doesn't have a fan token, so Asencio's likely exit won't trigger crypto price action. Track clubs on Socios instead for transfer-driven volume.
The Saudi Exchange recorded seven negotiated deals worth SAR 49.8 million on June 21. Tadawul supervises each transaction. Daily deal data is released by the exchange.
Germany's defense minister says the Bundeswehr can fight Russia tonight, a claim that tests NATO's readiness narrative as allies scrutinize Berlin's logistics and spending.
Saudi Arabia's US Treasury holdings fell $9.5B to $140.1B in April, driven by a 21% drop in short-term bills. The Kingdom held 17th place among foreign holders.
Starmer's allies expect a resignation timetable within days, with Andy Burnham poised to replace him as UK prime minister. Cabinet ministers see departure as inevitable.
Toy Story 5 opened at $160M, the year's best domestic debut and Pixar's second-biggest ever. The result strengthens Disney's studio turnaround ahead of a summer season that could match pre-pandemic box office levels.
Rabobank warns of a 'long, hot summer' for sterling, citing political risks and BoE rate cuts that could cap any GBP/USD bounce.
Oil traders revived bearish options after the U.S.-Iran peace deal removed supply disruption risk. The unwind of war longs amplified the decline. Next tests: OPEC+ meeting and weekly inventory data.
South Korea's crypto tax plan lacks loss carryforwards, creating an asymmetry critics say penalizes risk-taking. The 20% rate on gains above $1,800 a year takes effect Jan. 1 after two delays.