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Agents accused in lawsuit of using anti-immigrant slurs and denigrating undocumented MexicansICE agents deployed last summer to the Los Angeles area referred to the subjects of their immigration operations with racial slurs, according to newly released court documents.On 4 July 2025, an unidentified agent wrote in a text chain, “btw tonks everywhere selling food for the 4th festivities in long beach right now,” invoking an anti-immigrant slur, which the US Border Patrol has previously warned against. Continue reading...

• Semiconductor stocks experienced a deepening global selloff as investors questioned the long-term sustainability of the artificial intelligence spending boom. • The decline was triggered by signs of progress in China's advanced chipmaking capabilities, which increased competition for established global players. • Market impacts were significant in Asia, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Taiwan’s Taiex both dropping approximately 4%, while the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index neared a technical correction.

• India’s "Cockroach movement" has officially ended weeks of widespread protests after the government agreed to meet all of the group's demands. • The resolution follows the resignation of the education minister, a key move that satisfied the protesters' requirements for accountability. • This movement highlights significant public unrest regarding educational policies and the demand for leadership changes within the ministry.

• On-location filming in Los Angeles remains sluggish and continues to trend downward compared to last year's figures. • While the number of shoot days for incentivized productions is showing slow growth, it has not been enough to offset the broader decline. • This trend persists despite the implementation of tax credits designed to attract filmmakers and maintain the city's status as a production hub.

• On-location production in Los Angeles has decreased by 12%, according to a new study by FilmLA. • The decline is primarily attributed to a continued exodus of reality TV productions, although high-employment TV dramas have remained more stable. • Mayor Karen Bass is responding by advocating for an uncapped tax credit that would include competition reality television and "above-the-line" spending.

• Wall Street experienced a quiet day of trading as major indices drifted, showing little overall movement. • Artificial intelligence stocks began to stabilize, trimming some of the sharp losses they suffered during the previous week. • This shift suggests a period of consolidation for AI-driven equities after a volatile stretch of investor sell-offs.

• The author describes their journey of developing a passion for soccer while following the 104 games of the 2026 World Cup. • Key highlights included Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina via a Ferran Torres extra-time goal and the disappointing performance of the Mexican national team. • The tournament demonstrated the sport's global appeal, attracting over a billion viewers and setting new viewership records within the United States.