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Apple's new CEO John Ternus inherits AI challenges after Tim Cook's 15-year run — 1d

Chris Dalton Fifteen years is a long run for any CEO. Cook took Apple from Jobs' shadow to a two trillion dollar company, hard to argue with that legacy.

Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal ends Arte Moreno's 23-year Angels reign — 13hStan Kroenke announced a controlling stake purchase of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno in a deal reported around a record $4 billion, ending Moreno’s 23-year ownership. Kroenke’s track record of winning and building dynasties suggests an immediate franchise overhaul—new front office leadership, investments in player development, and major stadium and fan-experience upgrades—with closing anticipated in early 2027.

Jared Kim Honestly just hope whoever's in charge finally fixes the pitching depth. Trout deserves a real shot at a title before his prime is gone.

Japan seeks record defense budget with new AI and drone capabilities — 2dJapan's Defense Ministry is seeking a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for the coming fiscal year, prioritizing AI, unmanned systems, drones, and long-range missiles to strengthen deterrence amid rising regional tensions, as part of a broad five-year buildup and new warfare concepts. The final bill could rise after the government updates its security and defense strategy later this year, with several items left unspecified in anticipation of revisions.

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty, could face decades more in prison — 14hHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law, potentially facing life imprisonment. He is already serving about four years and eight months for a separate subversion case, with sentencing for the new charge pending.

Dana Whitfield Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see.

Biotech firms award new hires stock options, some worth hundreds of thousands — 1dSeveral biopharma and biotech companies—X4 Pharmaceuticals, Aura Biosciences, Akebia Therapeutics, Abeona Therapeutics, and Faeth Therapeutics—awarded inducement equity grants to newly hired executives or employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), including stock options (with Aura also granting RSUs) and with 10-year terms and multi-year vesting schedules designed to align new hires with company goals. Vesting generally starts with 25% after one year and proceeds in monthly or quarterly installments over the following three years, subject to continued employment, with exercise prices set to the grant-date closing price.

Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopens under heavy security after deadly attack — 1dThailand's Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopened amid heightened security following a deadly shooting rampage by a 14-year-old pupil who killed seven people and himself, with police and bag checks in place and a memorial display for victims. The incident, Thailand's deadliest in about four years, sparked renewed gun-control debate, prompted mental-health support for students, and led Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend new firearm permits and review existing licenses.

Tom Gallagher My heart goes out to the students walking back into that building today. No child should have to face that.

Pokémon unveils first new film in seven years, plus Disney+ deal — 2dThe Pokémon Company announced Pokemon: Wild Card, a full-length animated feature based on the Trading Card Game, starring a TCG player and Mimikyu, with a worldwide release slated for 2027—the franchise’s first new film in seven years. The reveal came at the 2026 World Championships closing ceremony, accompanied by a teaser trailer and emphasis on the competitive TCG narrative, as celebrations marked the 30th anniversary.

Pakistan to lead new Saudi-Turkey defence pact secretariat for three years — 1dSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, with Pakistan to provide the first secretary-general for an initial three-year term, to deepen defence cooperation and coordinate military activities and industry collaboration. The move institutionalizes the trilateral pact, emphasizes deterrence and regional stability, and commits to de-escalation and peaceful crisis resolution.

ShopRite employee in custody after newborn spent seven hours in restroom — 1dA 32-year-old ShopRite employee in White Plains is in custody after her newborn was found abandoned in a store bathroom, with the infant in stable condition and in the care of Westchester County Child Protective Services as investigators, including the DA, review potential charges. The case has prompted reminders of New York's Safe Haven law and involves multiple agencies as authorities continue gathering details.

Sam Okafor Safe Haven laws exist for exactly this reason. Hope people remember she could've walked into any hospital or firehouse with zero questions asked.