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• Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock rose 0.87% today, trading at $49.69. • Technical indicators, including the RSI at 54.96 and MACD, provide strong buy signals, though the CCI and Awesome Oscillator remain neutral. • The stock's short-term movement is guided by key support at $48.64 and resistance at $49.72.

• South Korea's KOSPI index experienced a sharp correction, tumbling 11% over five trading sessions. • The decline was primarily driven by heavyweight semiconductor stocks as investors worry that AI-related rallies have outpaced actual market fundamentals. • This trend extended across Asia, with significant drops in Japan's Nikkei 225 (-2.04%), Taiwan's Taiex (-2.31%), China's Shanghai Composite (-1.26%), and Hong Kong's Hang Seng (-0.51%).

Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%“Brutal” cuts to prison education and training by Labour ministers are leading to an increase in drug use, self-harm and violence, a watchdog’s withering final annual report has said.Charlie Taylor, who steps down as HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales in the autumn after six years, has also warned the authorities must keep a “close eye” on the impending release of thousands of prisoners later this year. Continue reading...

Tesla said Michael Butler disabled his car’s self-driving mode before it plowed into Martha Avila’s home in JuneA man whose Tesla Model 3 was allegedly in self-driving mode when it crashed into a home near Houston and killed a 76-year-old woman inside recently has been jailed on a count of manslaughter.Michael Butler’s arrest in the 19 June death of Martha Avila was announced late on Wednesday in a Facebook post by the sheriff of Harris county, Texas, Ed Gonzalez. Continue reading...

• John Durcan, Chief Technologist at IDA Ireland, discussed the current state of enterprise AI in Europe and the factors driving global investment into the region. • Durcan argued that Europe's strict regulatory environment serves as a competitive advantage by providing a clear, stable framework for AI deployment and data privacy. • The discussion highlighted the critical need for specialized talent and the strategic role of regulation in attracting high-quality global AI enterprises.

Day trippers face fines for entering Austrian city’s old town during July and August to curb ‘chaotic traffic situations’Salzburg has begun enforcing a summer ban on visitors driving into its historic centre, picking up a policy modelled by other car-choked European cities plagued by overtourism.Authorities in Austria’s fourth largest municipal area said they hoped the “less traffic, more city” restrictions in July and August would reduce the number of vehicle entries by 1,000 a day. Continue reading...

• Sportsbook operators report that betting on the 2026 World Cup has surged past expectations, setting new records for the event. • The surge is driven by the tournament being hosted in North America, which allows U.S. audiences to attend and watch matches live. • High expectations for the U.S. national team and the presence of global stars like Lionel Messi are fueling increased wagering activity.