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June 28, 2026

World

  • Powerful back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 32 – A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in June 2026, causing widespread damage and claiming at least 32 lives, drawing global attention to the relief and recovery efforts. Source
  • Israel strikes Lebanon after ceasefire, Iran closes Strait of Hormuz – Escalating tensions in the Middle East saw Israel resume strikes in Lebanon, while Iran responded by closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Source

United States

  • US strikes Iran after Trump says ceasefire was violated – The U.S. launched military strikes in Iran following remarks by former President Trump alleging a violated ceasefire, marking a significant escalation. Source
  • Senate approves war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict – Congress advanced a war powers resolution over Iran, signaling legislative pushback to executive military action. Source
  • Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show – Two additional individuals were arrested on conspiracy to commit murder charges in connection with a foiled plot targeting President Trump's UFC event at the White House. Source
  • Trump uses the United States’s 250th anniversary celebrations to celebrate himself – The Trump administration’s 250th-anniversary events on June 24 were criticized for blending political messaging with patriotic celebration, emphasizing a narrative of “America is back.” Source

Technology

  • Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly extracting Claude AI model capabilities – U.S.-based AI company Anthropic alleged that Alibaba extracted capabilities from its Claude AI model in what it says is the largest known such incident. Source
  • Telegram leaking unique device IDs due to missing HTTPS encryption – A security report revealed Telegram fails to encrypt network traffic, exposing unique device IDs of its users and raising serious privacy concerns. Source
  • Meta pauses internal mouse‑tracking program amid data‑security concerns – Meta suspended its employee surveillance tool, Model Capability Initiative, after discovering a misconfiguration that exposed sensitive worker data. Source
  • Coreboot 26.06 released with support for Intel Nova Lake, AMD Strix Halo and 31 new boards – The latest quarterly release of open‑source system firmware brings broad new hardware support. Source

Science

  • Scientists discover a 3.5‑billion‑year‑old asteroid impact on the Moon – Researchers identified evidence of an ancient asteroid strike on the Moon dating back approximately 3.5 billion years, providing insights into early solar system history. Source
  • This week in science: Earthquake shift, a black hole first and more – A new science roundup covered notable stories including tectonic shifts linked to earthquakes, a first-of-its-kind black hole discovery, and other emerging findings. Source

Entertainment

  • ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ hit theaters this weekend – The DCU’s Supergirl returns after over 40 years, and the latest installment of the Jackass franchise, Jackass: Best and Last, both premiered around June 28, entering blockbuster season. Source

Recipe of the Day

July 16, 2026

Savory Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo

Experience the flavors of Greece with this delightful and hearty chicken and orzo dish. Infused with fresh lemon and herbs, it's a perfect one-pot meal that's bursting with tangy and savory notes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the orzo and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Add the oregano and thyme.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the orzo. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  7. Stir in the Kalamata olives and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Garnish with feta cheese and lemon slices before serving.

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