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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled his trip to Latin America after the US opposed his stopover in New York. The Trump administration denied permission for the stopover after objections from China, intensifying concerns about the US position.
Donald Trump said he was not seeking a meeting with Xi Jinping, but was ready to visit China only at his invitation. Earlier, the Trump administration denied the Taiwanese president a stopover in New York after objections from China.
Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas opened fire in an office building in Manhattan, killing four people, including a police officer, and wounding one more, before committing suicide. The motive for the shooting, which occurred in a skyscraper with NFL and Blackstone offices, remains unknown.
The Trump administration did not allow Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to stop over in New York on his way to Central America after protests from China. This decision raised concerns about a softening of the US position towards China.
In central Manhattan, an unknown assailant wounded two people, including a police officer, and then committed suicide. The incident occurred near an office building on Park Avenue.
President Donald Trump expresses frustration over how his administration is handling the uproar surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's affairs. The scandal overshadows his agenda, despite attempts to appease the public.
In August 2025, five new films will be released in Ukrainian cinemas: "Freaky Friday 2", "Count Dracula: A Love Story", "Weapon", "Caught Red-Handed" and "The Roses". Among them are comedies, mysticism, horror, thrillers and dramas, covering themes of family relationships, mysterious disappearances and the criminal underworld.
The median rent in the US has increased from $824 in 2008 to over $1300 in 2025, forcing Americans to spend a significant portion of their income on housing. On average, 38.3 hours of work per month are needed to cover rent, but in Vermont, this figure reaches 60.2 hours, and in New York, 90.2 hours.
Christine Cabot, HR Director at Astronomer, has resigned after being seen hugging CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert. This happened after an official investigation initiated by the company's Board of Directors.
U. S. federal prosecutors have charged Michael Hann, who manufactured seven improvised explosive devices using artificial intelligence advice. He stored five of them and shotgun shells on the roof of a residential building in the SoHo neighborhood of New York.
Warner Bros. announced a large-scale celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" in 2025, which will include a re-release in cinemas, fan meetings, and exclusive merchandise. Events will take place in Europe, Asia, and North America, and new 3D Bitmoji lenses for Snapchat will also be launched.
In South Korea, 10 people died and 9 went missing due to four days of heavy rains and landslides. The most affected area was Sancheong County, where 793.5 mm of precipitation fell.
Donald Trump accused The Wall Street Journal of fabricating a story about greeting Jeffrey Epstein 20 years ago and threatened to sue. The WSJ claims that Trump sent Epstein a letter for his 50th birthday in 2003, which contained a drawing of a naked woman.
Maureen Comey, the federal prosecutor who handled cases against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been dismissed from the US Department of Justice. The reasons for her dismissal are unknown, but it occurred amid dissatisfaction from Trump and the Department of Justice.
On July 16, the USA celebrates National Hot Dog Day. On this occasion, UNN has prepared a selection of five hot dog recipes, including classic, with cheddar and bacon, New York style, sweet, and vegan.
A flash flood warning has been issued in New York and its surroundings due to severe storms. Roads, subways, and railway tracks are flooded, causing significant traffic delays.
Japanese researchers transmitted over 125 thousand gigabytes of data per second over a distance of more than 1800 km, setting a new world record for internet speed. This achievement was made possible by a new type of optical fiber compatible with existing infrastructure.
Donald Trump, at a closed-door donor event in 2024, stated that he threatened Vladimir Putin to "bomb Moscow" if he invaded Ukraine. He allegedly made a similar warning to Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding Beijing.
Daniel Abraham, a New York billionaire who created the Slim-Fast "weight loss empire," died at the age of 100. His fortune was estimated at $2.4 billion, and he sold Slim-Fast to Unilever NV in 2000 for $2.3 billion.
The US Department of Justice and the FBI concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not blackmail influential people and did not keep a "client list. " Investigators also debunked the conspiracy theory about his murder, confirming suicide.
The selection of adventure films includes "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (2023), "The Lost City" (2022), "Fountain of Youth" (2025), "Jungle Cruise" (2021), and "Uncharted" (2022). These films offer viewers exciting plots with searches for artifacts, treasures, and journeys to dangerous places.
The filming of the second season of the series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" will be moved from New York to Los Angeles. This decision is related to the expansion of the tax incentive program in California, which is intended to stimulate the return of large projects to the state.
A judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs bail, citing a history of violence, after a jury found him guilty of sex trafficking. The rapper faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing tentatively scheduled for October 3.
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, but found him guilty of an episode related to prostitution. The verdict on the racketeering conspiracy count is postponed until tomorrow, July 3.
Ukraine will be able to legally use anti-personnel mines six months after the President's decree on the enactment of the NSDC decision. This is due to Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits their use.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. The decision of the National Security and Defense Council, adopted on June 29, 2025, comes into force on the day of its publication.
Anna Wintour is stepping down as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she held for almost 40 years, but will remain at Condé Nast in other leadership roles.
The Polish Sejm voted in favor of the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, allowing the use of anti-personnel mines. The Minister of Defense stated that the country cannot have restrictions in protecting itself from a Russian invasion.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has lost the Democratic Party primary to candidate Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani received almost 44% of the vote, while Cuomo received 36%, a surprise after his significant lead a month before the vote.
Actor Mahershala Ali has confirmed his readiness to star in Marvel Studios' "Blade" movie, despite numerous delays and changes to the project. The film, announced in 2019, has faced difficulties, including changes in directors and postponed release dates.