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Bank of Canada staff paper finds supply shocks drove majority of Canada's post‑pandemic inflation

A Bank of Canada staff paper finds supply-side pressures, not demand, accounted for the larger share of Canada’s post-pandemic inflation surge. ...Read more

#canada, #inflation, #bankofcanada, #monetarypolicy

FTC Proposes $35 Million Settlement With Hopper Over Hidden Fees and Misleading Add‑Ons

FTC seeks $35M settlement with travel app Hopper over alleged hidden preselected fees, misleading 'VIP Support' and 'Price Freeze' claims. ...Read more

#hopper, #ftc, #junkfees, #consumerprotection

Krafton, Unknown Worlds Settle Earnout Dispute Over Subnautica 2; CEO Ted Gill to Step Down

Krafton and Unknown Worlds reportedly settled a yearlong earnout dispute over up to $250M tied to Subnautica 2, with bonuses reportedly extended to all staff. ...Read more

#krafton, #unknownworlds, #subnautica2, #earnout

Missile-and-drone strike hits Kyiv overnight, damages residential districts

An overnight Russian missile-and-drone attack struck Kyiv, damaging residential areas across multiple districts as rescue crews search rubble. ...Read more

#russia, #ukraine, #kyiv, #missiles, #drones

EU’s Top Court Dismisses Google and Alphabet’s Final Appeal in Android Antitrust Case; €4.125bn Fine Stands

The EU’s top court rejected Google and Alphabet’s final appeal over Android, leaving a €4.125bn fine intact and affirming EU digital competition rules. ...Read more

#google, #antitrust, #android, #eu

GWTC-5.0 population study finds structured black-hole masses and a rapidly spinning subpopulation

Analysis of 267 compact-binary mergers (GWTC-5.0) reveals peaks in black-hole masses and a rapidly spinning subpopulation consistent with hierarchical mergers. ...Read more

#gravitational-wave, #black-holes, #ligo, #astrophysics

South Korea targets Chungcheong with 392 trillion-won AI and semiconductor investment package

Seoul-backed 392 trillion-won package, led by Samsung and SK hynix, funds HBM, NAND, advanced packaging, AI data centers and biopharma in Chungcheong. ...Read more

#southkorea, #semiconductors, #ai, #samsung, #skhynix

U.S. Beats Bosnia 2-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 16; Balogun Red-Carded and Likely Suspended

The U.S. reached the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia in Santa Clara, but Folarin Balogun's red card likely rules him out vs. Belgium. ...Read more

#worldcup, #usmnt, #soccer, #balogun

FDA expands Casgevy gene therapy to children as young as 2 for sickle cell and beta-thalassemia

FDA clears Vertex’s Casgevy for children aged 2+ with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, widening access to a one-time gene therapy. ...Read more

$VRTX, #sicklecell, #gene-therapy, #casgevy, #vertex, #fda

England Come From Behind to Beat DR Congo 2-1 as Kane Scores Twice

Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, sending Thomas Tuchel’s side into the World Cup last 16. ...Read more

#england, #worldcup2026, #harrykane, #drcongo

$687.7M USDC Routed Through Unknown Wallet on Solana, On-Chain Records Show

On-chain records show 687.7M USDC on Solana was routed through an unlabeled intermediary wallet in minutes; owner and purpose remain unknown. ...Read more

#crypto, #stablecoin, #usdc, #solana

Justice Department Sues California to Block New Ban on Glock-style Pistols and Parts of Handgun Roster

The DOJ sued California on July 1 to block a new law banning Glock-style pistols and to halt parts of the state's handgun roster system. ...Read more

#gunrights, #california, #justicedepartment, #secondamendment

Former Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado Pleads Guilty in Crypto Fraud Case

Ex-Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering in a crypto scheme tied to hundreds of millions of dollars. ...Read more

#cryptocurrency, #fraud, #finance, #goliathventures

Commercial Robot Set to Launch to Reboost Aging Swift Space Telescope

A commercial robotic servicer will launch July 2 to rendezvous with and raise NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, averting possible reentry in 2026. ...Read more

#nasa, #space, #orbitalservicing, #swift

DISH DBS and DISH Wireless file prepackaged Chapter 11 after AT&T spectrum-sale delay

DISH DBS and DISH Wireless filed prepackaged Chapter 11 on June 30 after an AT&T spectrum-sale delay left them unable to meet a $2.0bn July 1 debt. ...Read more

#dish, #echostar, #bankruptcy, #spectrum, #att