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Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George

23 verified facts from 1 source.

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The 2028 first-round pick going to Boston could convert from a first to a swap that is more favorable to Boston.

Sources told Shams Charania that Jaylen Brown never requested a trade out of Boston.

Paul George is set to make $54.1 million this season and has a $56.6 million player option for 2027-28.

Jaylen Brown finished sixth in MVP voting and was a second-team All-NBA selection in his most recent season.

Jaylen Brown is eligible to sign a one-year extension on July 26.

5 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

JUL 01

Retrofitted Qatari jet used as Air Force One for Trump trip to North Dakota

22 verified facts from 1 source.

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Trump toured the new jet just weeks after returning to the White House last year and directed that it be prepared for his use.

Trump has said in the past that the Qatar plane would end up in a presidential library.

The Air Force said it spent less than $400 million on security upgrades.

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“If you’re going on a long trip, you take the big fancy car, but if you’re just buzzing around town, you’ll settle for something less. Right? And this looks like it’s a domestic-only model,”
Jeremiah Gertler Said DATE NOT STATED Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

Gertler said the absence of certain security systems and fewer communications antennas suggested the jet is suited only for domestic use.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

JUL 01

Michigan health officials warn of cyclosporiasis outbreak

19 verified facts from 2 sources.

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Cyclosporiasis is not known to spread from person to person.

The common source of the Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been identified.

The parasite that causes cyclosporiasis is commonly found in developing countries.

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“We recommend Michiganders contact their health care provider if they experience sudden, ongoing diarrhea and reach out to their local health department if additional members of their family are suffering from the same symptoms.”
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian Said DATE NOT STATED Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

State health officials are urging Michiganders to seek medical care if they experience symptoms of cyclosporiasis.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

JUL 01

Bending Spoons surges in IPO first day of trading

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Subscriptions accounted for 84% of Bending Spoons' business last year.

At its closing price, Bending Spoons had a market capitalization of $25.7 billion.

Bending Spoons reported $601 million in revenue for Q1 2026.

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“It sparked a reflection around the fact that you don’t always find perfect correlation between how talented entrepreneurs are and the success they have, especially from zero to one. Luck is a very big component of that equation. So we developed an obsession for finding a strategy that would, as much as possible, reduce the role that luck plays in growth and success,”
Matteo Danieli Said DATE NOT STATED Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

Danieli said the Evertale experience led the founders to develop a strategy for minimizing the role of luck in growth.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

JUL 01

Couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for marriage proposal

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Nikolau posted images of the escapade on her social media accounts.

A couple scaled the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner as part of an apparent marriage proposal on Wednesday.

Building management said the episode was unauthorized and did not endanger anyone in the skyscraper.

On the record
“probably more exciting than going up to the viewing platform for the second time,”
Jonathan Roman Said JUL 01 Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

Roman reasoned that the stunt was more exciting than revisiting the observation platform.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

JUL 01

Ship runs aground in the Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. and many Gulf Arab states said they will not agree to Iran's charges for passage through the strait.

Iran insisted it must control the routes of vessels and later charge fees for passage through the strait.

The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire in the Iran war.

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“any entry or exit through routes other than the ‘Route of Authority’ in the Persian Gulf could lead to irreparable incidents.”
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Said DATE NOT STATED Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

The Guard's navy has repeatedly warned ships not to use routes other than the 'Route of Authority' in the Persian Gulf.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Trump financial filing reveals $1.2 billion from crypto businesses

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CIC Digital LLC took in more than $600 million from sales of souvenir-type meme coins stamped with Trump's face.

Forbes estimates Trump's net worth at $6 billion, up from $2.3 billion in 2024.

Trump got more than $500 million from his World Liberty Financial business selling new crypto products, including governance tokens.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation

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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.

At least three health centres are critically damaged, while six others have sustained harm or are only partially functional.

Carolina Jimenez, president of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), said the state has been the last responder in Venezuela's earthquake recovery.

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“In the end, they are hindering the steps. What they have to do is organise in a coordinated way, create contingency plans, get all the volunteers to assist these people,”
Henry Alviarez Said DATE NOT STATED Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

Alviarez said authorities were failing to organise the earthquake response effectively.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

US heat wave brings record temperatures to East and Midwest

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Philadelphia and Boston could top 100 degrees Fahrenheit by Thursday.

The high temperature in Washington, D.C. was 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to stay cool inside and avoid extraordinary temperatures.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

JUL 01

Feature on how Pierre Coffin created the Minions' voices

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Minionese incorporates elements from approximately a dozen languages.

Coffin has not allowed anyone else to voice the Minions because he believes the connection between his words and the animation would not work if changed.

Coffin has to record the Minions' voices in slow motion.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Anthropic AI models receive global release after safety testing

14 verified facts from 1 source.

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Lutnick and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles celebrated Fable 5's redeployment on X.

Lutnick said Anthropic agreed to expand its partnership with the government to avoid a longer delay in its models' releases.

Lutnick's letter acknowledged that Anthropic took steps in coordination with the US government to address the risks posed by the models.

3 facts single-source — treat as provisional.

Quote of the day
“We recommend Michiganders contact their health care provider if they experience sudden, ongoing diarrhea and reach out to their local health department if additional members of their family are suffering from the same symptoms.”
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian Said DATE NOT STATED Reported JUL 01 verbatim · 1 source

State health officials are urging Michiganders to seek medical care if they experience symptoms of cyclosporiasis.

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