Clean energy investments in the U.S. face setbacks, with over $14 billion in projects canceled or delayed due to concerns surrounding President Trump's policies and potential tax credit cuts. This has resulted in an estimated loss of 10,000 jobs. While other nations advance green initiatives, the U.S. navigates uncertainty, impacting states heavily invested in EV and battery production.
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Lawrence Campbell, a Winnipeg man, is suing his former girlfriend, Krystal McKay, after she allegedly cashed in his $3.6 million lottery ticket and disappeared. Campbell claims he entrusted McKay with the ticket because he lacked ID, but she severed ties shortly after receiving the winnings. He alleges she ghosted him and obtained a protection order, while McKay denies the accusations and is preparing her legal response.
Spain's Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, has urged for an arms embargo against Israel to end the Gaza conflict, suggesting targeted sanctions on those obstructing a two-state solution. Spain also proposed suspending the EU-Israel trade partnership. Amidst mounting international pressure, Albares emphasized the Palestinian people's right to peace and security, mirroring that of Israelis.
A significant earthquake, measuring 6.1 in magnitude, rattled the eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday evening. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake struck at a depth of 20 kilometers near Kushiro.
The US braces for a potentially record-breaking hot summer in 2025, with NOAA forecasting above-average temperatures nationwide. Prolonged heat waves are expected to impact the West, Gulf Coast, and Northeast, straining infrastructure and public health. Cities face amplified heat due to the urban heat island effect, increasing risks of heat-related deaths and wildfires.
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned after losing a confidence vote amid public protests against corruption and inequality. Failing to secure enough parliamentary support, his departure follows weeks of demonstrations in Ulaanbaatar fueled by rising living costs and allegations of lavish spending. Oyun-Erdene will remain as caretaker until a successor is appointed.
Sweden on Saturday announced new rules upping checks on foreign vessels in the Baltic from July 1, reinforcing a crackdown on Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers deployed to circumvent sanctions on its oil trade. The Swedish government said in a statement that the new rules "reinforce checks on foreign vessels by requiring insurance information".
A one-month-old baby girl, Kiyanna Winfield, was found dead in a Queens apartment, initially suspected to be from a dog mauling. However, a preliminary medical report indicated the infant died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), with the dog's bites occurring postmortem.