Monday, June 29, 2026

South Korea to Unveil Spending Plan to Cement Status as Tech Powerhouse

China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes

China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions Monday.

South Korea to Unveil Spending Plan to Cement Status as Tech Powerhouse

South Korea to Unveil Spending Plan to Cement Status as Tech Powerhouse

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. Indicates a Deal to Suspend Attacks in Strait but Iran Hasn’t Confirmed

A U.S. official said the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and allow vessels to move freely. Hostilities in recent days have threatened a two-week-old cease-fire.

Sources: Suns land Bridges in deal with Hornets

The Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first.

Variety Wins 16 Southern California Journalism Awards

Variety scored 16 first-place wins Sunday night as the Los Angeles Press Club handed out the 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Variety’s first place finishes included wins for music criticism, for Variety’s music chief Jem Aswad; Owen Gleiberman, for film criticism under 1,000 words; and Aramide Tinubu, for TV criticism. The kudos were presented […]

Variety Wins 16 Southern California Journalism Awards

Variety scored 16 first-place wins Sunday night as the Los Angeles Press Club handed out the 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Variety’s first place finishes included wins for music criticism, for Variety’s music chief Jem Aswad; Owen Gleiberman, for film criticism under 1,000 words; and Aramide Tinubu, for TV criticism. The kudos were presented […]

Snubs & Surprises at the 2026 BET Awards

It's called Culture's Biggest Night, not Culture's Most Predictable Night.

The United States of Luxury

What to know about the cities luxury is — and should be — investing in across the United States in 2026.

Will the GOP Let Trump Get Back on Track?

Some Republicans appear to value the Iran War more than their jobs. The post Will the GOP Let Trump Get Back on Track? appeared first on The American Conservative .