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The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding Boulder’s lawsuit against Exxon and Suncor Energy, which seeks to hold the companies accountable for climate change effects. Justice Samuel Alito’s recusal may lead to a 4-4 deadlock, preserving the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling that permits the case to proceed.
Middle East oil exports, excluding Iran, exceeded pre-war levels last week, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler. Shipments averaged over 18 million barrels per day for the first time since February, with 40% now bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, utilising alternative routes and pipelines.
Justice Samuel Alito participated in a rare interview with Jan Crawford to discuss his forthcoming book, “So Ordered: An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court and Our Country.” Alito addressed the Supreme Court’s future, as well as evolving rhetoric from political leaders.
Divided Opinions: The “big, beautiful bill” has ignited significant debate in Congress, with both ambitious proposals and political infighting surrounding it.
Elon Musk has signalled intentions to create a new political party, the “America Party,” in response to dissatisfaction with the current US tax and spending bill, indicating potential opposition to Republican lawmakers.
The potential for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza hinges on Hamas’s acceptance, amidst ongoing rigid positions from both sides of the negotiation.
Florida’s new ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre, prioritised for migrants, symbolizes the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy amid criticism of its inhumanity and high operational costs.
(Thursday, 3 July 2025) – Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has passed the Senate and now the House after being held up in Congress over concerns about the impact on national debt and healthcare.
Trump’s online feud with former bestie Elon Musk continues to escalate as Trump threatens to deport Musk.
USAID has officially closed its doors after President Donald Trump gradually dismantled the agency over its allegedly wasteful spending.
Elsewhere, the mixed verdict from the P Diddy trial sent shockwaves across the world.
In the first half of 2025, the US dollar has suffered its worst decline since 1973, plunging roughly 10.8% against a basket of major currencies.
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