U.S.
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With a midnight Tuesday funding deadline looming, Senate Republicans rejected a stopgap bill, heightening the risk of a government shutdown. Reuters
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President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House and push a Gaza peace proposal during their meeting. Reuters+1
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The U.S. Pentagon urged defense contractors to double or quadruple output of 12 critical weapons systems, citing concerns about depleted stockpiles in a possible China conflict. Reuters
World
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Israeli forces advanced in Gaza ahead of the Trump‑Netanyahu talks on a proposed ceasefire. Reuters
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Global financial messaging network SWIFT and more than 30 major banks are collaborating on a blockchain‑based overhaul to make cross-border payments instantaneous. Reuters
Business / Markets
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Global stocks climbed, the U.S. dollar weakened, and gold hit a record high amid investor anxiety over a possible U.S. shutdown. Reuters
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U.S. stock index futures rose: Dow +0.43%, S&P 500 +0.55%, Nasdaq +0.66%, as markets weigh Fed speeches and fiscal risk. Reuters+1
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Nike increased its FY2025 marketing spend by 9% to $1.63 billion, citing opportunities tied to the 2026 World Cup. Reuters+1
Tech / Media
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SWIFT and top global banks said they are working “at pace” with blockchain-based shared ledgers to modernize international money transfers. Reuters
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Italy’s Serie A appointed JP Morgan to explore ways to boost its international media rights, including possible minority stake sales and media partnerships. Reuters
Sports
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Europe defeated the U.S. 15–13 to win the 2025 Ryder Cup. Reuters+1
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In the NFL, the Packers and Cowboys played to an overtime tie. Reuters
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Carlos Alcaraz overturned a slow start to beat Casper Ruud 3‑6, 6‑3, 6‑4 and reach the Japan Open final. Reuters
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JuJu Watkins, reigning NCAA women’s basketball player of the year, announced she will not play the 2025–26 season as she recovers from injury. Reuters
