Business
Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr Erase $550M in Medical Debt
Snap chief Evan Spiegel and his wife Miranda Kerr quietly bankrolled the cancellation of roughly $550 million in medical debt for more than 261,000 Californians.
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Politics
Angela Merkel given honorary Cambridge doctorate
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel was among eight figures awarded honorary degrees by the University of Cambridge, receiving a Doctor of Law for her contribution to international relations.
Business
Neymar Walks Away From FC Cincinnati, Still Eyes MLS
Neymar has reportedly ended his transfer pursuit with FC Cincinnati after months without a formal offer, but the Brazilian has not closed the door on Major League Soccer entirely.
Politics
Report: Ellison Gave $45M to Pro-Trump Group as Oracle Won Big
Fortune reports Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison quietly steered roughly $45 million to a nonprofit backing Trump, just as his company began landing roles in Washington's biggest deals.
Business
Modi Welcomes Amazon's Record $48 Billion India Investment
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi and unveiled plans to invest $48 billion in India by 2030, with a major push into AI and cloud.
Business
JPMorgan Reshuffle Narrows Race to Succeed Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan elevated Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to co-presidents and confirmed Marianne Lake's retirement, sharpening the long-running contest to one day replace CEO Jamie Dimon.
Politics
Putin Signals Peace Talks as Ukraine Strikes Batter Russia
As Ukrainian drone strikes hammer Russian oil infrastructure and rattle cities, Putin says Moscow is ready to revive peace talks on the 2022 Istanbul terms.
Politics
Von der Leyen Joins Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk
The European Commission president opened the fifth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, framing reconstruction and security as twin priorities for Kyiv.
Politics
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon in Appeal
A special counsel has again demanded the death penalty for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed 2024 martial law bid, as his insurrection appeal resumes.
Business
Coinbase CEO: Broken Finance Is Driving Users to Crypto
Brian Armstrong argues that frustration with fees, slow payments and unequal access is pushing Americans toward crypto, while Coinbase keeps hunting for acquisitions.
Politics
Obama Mocks Trump's 'Obsession' on 'All The Smoke'
On the 'All The Smoke' podcast, Barack Obama said he occupies 'a suite' in Donald Trump's head and called the president's focus on him 'strange.'
Politics
Trump Stalls Bipartisan Housing Bill Over SAVE Act
President Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he won't approve it until Congress passes his SAVE America elections act.