The International Maritime Organization paused an evacuation plan for stranded sailors after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck near Oman. The attack comes amid disputes over routes, fees and safety guarantees under a new U.S.-Iran arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz.
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A National Park Service official said in a court filing that part of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor. The filing comes amid scrutiny of a multimillion-dollar renovation marked by algae, peeling blue coating and vandalism allegations.
Brooke George, a 23-year-old British TikTok influencer, has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend. Her family and Detained in Dubai say she acted in self-defense during an abusive attack.
Apple raised prices on several MacBook, iPad and other devices, blaming surging memory and storage costs linked to AI data center demand. Microsoft’s Xbox division also announced console price increases as chip costs climb.
A permit to close streets near Madison Square Garden from July 2 to July 4 has fueled speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may marry at the arena. City officials confirmed the permit filing, but the couple has not announced a venue.
Tennis great Chris Evert said her ovarian cancer has returned and that she has undergone surgery, with chemotherapy to follow. She will step back from Wimbledon coverage and other work commitments to focus on treatment.
New York prosecutors have dropped the remaining rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after his accuser, Jessica Mann, said she did not want to testify in a fourth trial. Weinstein remains convicted in New York and California and prosecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence in the New York case.
A Boston federal judge blocked parts of President Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting, including a proposed federal system for verifying ballot recipients. The administration is expected to appeal as related lawsuits continue in Washington, D.C.