Why steel tariffs are rumbling the EU’s outreach to South Korea Also in this newsletter: Brussels looks likely to cheer Italian bank merger #Why #steel #tariffs #are #rumbling

Why this Venice local wants tourists to keep visiting Is there a way to visit Venice without contributing to the city’s much-reported overtourism issues? Camilla Feiffer, a born Venetian and local tour leader, says ‘si’. #Why #this #Venice #local #wants

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. #Rep #Kevin #Kiley #Independent #Face

Is Gingham the Print of the Summer? This past weekend, Freddie and I sat in the park and played cards. The game was fun, but you know what was even more compelling? #Gingham #the #Print #the #Summer

Amazon's Steamy 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Replacement Drops This Week 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is a popular Amazon Prime Video series starring Lola Tung, and Prime has a new series based on another beloved book. #Amazons #Steamy #The #Summer #Turned

GM Reveals Energy Pass That Will Cover 70 Percent of the EV Charging Grid This new EV-charging solution is perhaps the one ring to rule them all—and make charging a whole lot more convenient. #Reveals #Energy #Pass #That #Will

Prada Has a Madcap Global Art Symposium, and It’s Called Prada Mode The Milan-based brand has staged this roving invite-only art and performance showcase in 13 cities before landing in New York in June. What’s the deal with it—and who made the cut? #Prada #Has #Madcap #Global #Art

How Riviera Nayarit Became Mexico’s New Gold Coast This stretch of coastline has seen a host of stylish new resorts spring up over the past few years—here’s why. #How #Riviera #Nayarit #Became #Mexicos

2026 World Cup participation conditional to US travel restrictions Traditionally, international sports competitions are seen as a way of overlooking division and differences, and disregarding geopolitics tension - which is the reason why North Korea competes in the Olympics for example. But this year's World Cup is proving an exception. #2026 #World #Cup #participation #conditional

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg Latest Is Close Encounter of the Generic Kind Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor excel in this drama about humanity's place in the universe that buries its heavier ideas under well-orchestrated thrills #Disclosure #Day #Review #Steven #Spielberg

Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe. #Tourism #chiefs #and #European #ferry

Cropped Pants Are Back: See How To Style Summer 2026's Hottest Fashion Trend What do Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber all have in common? A strong love for this season's favorite pair of trousers. #Cropped #Pants #Are #Back #See

The John Wick' Clone Every Action Fan Has Been Waiting for Releases This Week The highly-anticipated martial arts action extravaganza with a stunning 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is set to release in theaters this week. #The #John #Wick #Clone #Every

‘We expect it to leak’: OpenAI is frontrunning the narrative around its $1 trillion IPO Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. #expect #leak #OpenAI #frontrunning #the

12 Perfect Long-Term Airbnbs for a Summer Away Take a look at our favorite long-term Airbnb stays from around the world; whether it's a villa in Italy or a cabin in Upstate New York, this is your sign to book a sabbatical. #Perfect #Long #Term #Airbnbs #for

It's Officially the End of an Era for One of This Decade's Greatest Directors Comments have resurfaced that claim Yorgos Lanthimos might be leaving Hollywood behind indefinitely. #Its #Officially #the #End #Era

Riyadh Air Opens Public Ticket Sales to Five Destinations Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today unveiled its most significant route announcement to-date, with ticket sales opening to the public this evening for five (5) destinations – Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid and Manchester – and additional routes to follow in the coming weeks. The announcement was made during the official unveiling of the airline’s first aircraft at a gala event in Riyadh. #Riyadh #Air #Opens #Public #Ticket

EU capitals to rip apart ‘sacrificial lamb’ first draft of new bloc budget Also in this newsletter: First discussions on proposals to reduce US tech reliance #capitals #rip #apart #sacrificial #lamb

Macron courts China with G7 outreach – POLITICO But France, which has made tackling economic imbalances a key aim of its G7 presidency this year, has taken a more conciliatory approach when it comes to dealing with China. French officials argue that underinvestment in the European Union and overconsumption in the U.S. as well as Chinese overproduction contributed to the current situation. ... #Macron #courts #China #with #outreach

'Tracker' Star Jumping to Rival Network for New Action Thriller Replacement Justin Hartley, best known for starring in 'This Is Us,' is currently developing a new thriller for ABC. #Tracker #Star #Jumping #Rival #Network

Honda Prepping 'Futuristic' Accord Refresh and a More Rugged Passport The updated Accord arrives in 2027 with a sleeker design, while the Passport will get even more off-road-focused upgrades later this year. #Honda #Prepping #Futuristic #Accord #Refresh

Trump, who has repeatedly called climate change fake, is now threatening Brazil with tariffs over the deforestation of the Amazon “Don't read too much into it,” one international trade expert said. “See, this isn't serious. #Trump #who #has #repeatedly #called

France's justice minister decision not to resign 'may well be taken out of his hands' France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary's London, says that Darmanin's decision not to resign "may well be taken out of his hands at some point" adding that "there's a lot of public anger here and the justice ministry trying to say that it's the fault of magistrates is not landing, people are not buying this". #Frances #justice #minister #decision #not

What Did You Do This Weekend? How was your weekend? A few months ago, a CoJ reader named Molly asked if everyone could share weekend recaps now and again, so here’s mine, and please share yours in the comments, if you’d like… First off, this happened a couple weekends ago, but you guys, Toby turned 16! #What #Did #You #This #Weekend

How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business. #How #Banks #Are #Using #the

This Iconic Lincoln That Raced the Carrera Panamericana Is up for Auction Five Lincolns raced in the final of Mexico's most gruelling road races. One won. #This #Iconic #Lincoln #That #Raced

AEGEAN strengthens Greece - Iceland connectivity through a strategic codeshare partnership AEGEAN and Icelandair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership, aiming to boost the connectivity between Greece and Iceland and expand the travel options of their passengers. This partnership will allow passengers to travel across the AEGEAN and Icelandair networks under a single booking, enjoying a seamless travel experience. #AEGEAN #strengthens #Greece #Iceland #connectivity

The FatFIRE Subreddit Is the Internet’s Best Sideshow It’s all too easy to get drawn into this seductive financial subculture, where seemingly normal people are risking everything to retire early—once they save a measly few million dollars. #The #FatFIRE #Subreddit #the #Internets

Miso Peanut Scallion Noodles Put this gorgeous green blender sauce toward whatever long noodle is in your pantry. #Miso #Peanut #Scallion #Noodles

Can Sun-Protective Clothing Ever Be Chic? These Brands Think So This summer, brands are embedding sun protection into design — and making it cool. #Can #Sun #Protective #Clothing #Ever

Inside Germany: Getting ready for the World Cup and the foreigners choosing to leave From football-mad Germany getting ready for the World Cup to traditional Fronleichnam processions and exploring why foreign residents want to leave, here's what we are talking about this week at The Local. #Inside #Germany #Getting #ready #for

Another low-budget film crushes an expensive action movie at the box office — ‘an outstanding opening for a comedy sequel this far into the series’ The slasher spoof “Scary Movie” topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, easily besting the far-from-mighty “Masters of the Universe.” #Another #low #budget #film #crushes

Clint Eastwood's Underrated Western 'Pale Rider' Is Secretly a Supernatural Ghost Story This often-overlooked Clint Eastwood western is not only a masterpiece but also a story with a supernatural twist. #Clint #Eastwoods #Underrated #Western #Pale

Nvidia’s CEO says new Vera chip will use SK Hynix’s memory chips “We had a very big year this year with SK Hynix, and we are preparing for a very, very large second half of the year and next year.” #Nvidias #CEO #says #new #Vera

I Hiked Deep Into Yellowstone for This Fish What started as a simple hike into a remote alpine lake in Yellowstone National Park quickly turned into one of the wildest fly fishing adventures I've had in a long time. Battling relentless winds, heavy rain, and even trees being blown down across the trail, we pushed deep into the backcountry in search of native Arctic grayling and westslope cutthroat trout. #Hiked #Deep #Into #Yellowstone #for

Zendaya Wears This Summer’s Hottest Hair Accessory Stopping by an indie bookstore in California, Zendaya swept her bixie into a bandana—following everyone from hair kerchief-loving Hailey Bieber to Gracie Abrams’s lead. #Zendaya #Wears #This #Summers #Hottest

Armenia's parliamentary election a vote on nation's 'geopolitical future' Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal following a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago. "This is really a vote on the geopolitical future of Armenia and its ties with Russia," FRANCE 24's Philip Turle said in an analysis. #Armenias #parliamentary #election #vote #nations

2017 Mercedes-AMG G65 6x6 on Bring a Trailer This modified G-class was caught up in the invasion of Ukraine but eventually made it to the United States. #2017 #Mercedes #AMG #G65 #6x6

New Rambo Film in 2027, Superman 2 First Look, Spider-Man's Future, Backrooms 2... KinoCheck News This time in the #KinoCheckNews "John Rambo", “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” etc.| App ➤ https://KinoCheck. #New #Rambo #Film #2027 #Superman

American Airlines takes the FIFA World Cup 26 beyond the pitch — and 100 stories high at Edge NYC As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 26™, American Airlines is giving fans a new way to be part of the world’s biggest sporting event, from the streets of the Host Cities to 100 stories above New York City. This summer, American is launching its Spot the Bag campaign, a dynamic, on-the-ground experience that brings the excitement of the tournament directly to fans. #American #Airlines #takes #the #FIFA

This Gen Zer got reprimanded at Goldman for making cake videos as the ‘Investment Baker.’ She quit her job and is building a dessert empire Allison Sheehan left her full-time job as a Wall Street wealth manager to scale her cake business, with a CPG brand on the horizon: Alleycat Baking Co. #This #Gen #Zer #got #reprimanded

Lufthansa flies the men’s national team to the U.S. Starting in Chicago, with the World Cup on the horizon: Earlier this week, flight LH434 took off from Frankfurt Airport with the German men’s national soccer team on board, en route to the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As the official airline of the German men’s national soccer team, Lufthansa bid the team farewell with an exclusive departure event at the new Lufthansa Group Hangar One Congress and Visitor Center. #Lufthansa #flies #the #mens #national

Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals via Germany The Lufthansa Group welcomes the decision of the Federal Republic of Germany to abolish airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals travelling to third countries via German airports, effective 3 June 2026. This policy change, announced by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in New Delhi, will make journeys via key German hubs more seamless for Indian passengers and further strengthen air connectivity between India, Germany and the rest of the world. #Lufthansa #Group #welcomes #visa #free

This realtor is betting big on the AI IPO boom, but buying a house with stock will have to go through the OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s boards first In a tight housing market, some Bay Area homesellers believe exchanging their houses for stock will benefit asset-rich tech workers. But those transactions are subject to board approval. #This #realtor #betting #big #the

These Are the Summer Wardrobe Staples Hailey Bieber Always Returns To Hailey Bieber is keeping it simple this summer in flip-flops, denim, and a breezy shirt. These are the minimalist essentials she returns to all year round. #These #Are #the #Summer #Wardrobe

Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Mauritius, Boosting Regional Connectivity Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius, effective July 12, 2026. This new route to the idyllic island nation underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic commitment to deepening continental integration while driving economic growth across Southeast Africa and beyond. #Ethiopian #Airlines #Launch #Direct #Flights

The Most Perfect R-Rated Action Comedy of All Time Gets Is Better Today While polarizing at the time, this 2000s comedy movie is so popular that it might get a sequel. #The #Most #Perfect #Rated #Action

'The Odyssey': All 6 Viewing Formats Compared (IMAX, 35mm, Dolby & More) From director Christopher Nolan's favorite to the most readily available, this is your visual guide to 'The Odyssey's formats. #The #Odyssey #All #Viewing #Formats

Oil drilling rises in longest U.S. streak since 2022 on price bump The number of rigs drilling across US oil fields rose by two this week to 431, according to data released by Baker Hughes Co. on Friday. #Oil #drilling #rises #longest #streak

'Lord of the Rings': Peter Jackson's Biggest Villain Change Haunts Franchise This change certainly set a precedent. #Lord #the #Rings #Peter #Jacksons

MINIONS AND MONSTERS "Minions Rides Alien Space Ship" Trailer TV Spot 7 (4K ULTRA HD 2026) MINIONS 3 trailer for Minions And Monsters in 4K ULTRA HD Quality Minions And Monsters Plot : The beloved, bright yellow underlings in overalls are back this July, with their supervillain antics in full swing. Only this time, their adventure is set in the world of 1920’s Hollywood and these cuddly critters are putting their own spin on the monster movie genre and showing a previously unknown knack for screenwriting. #MINIONS #AND #MONSTERS #Minions #Rides

This may be the maximum level of U.S. debt that’s sustainable before interest payments trigger a default crisis that even steep tax hikes can’t fix "Bond markets unravel sooner when investors believe that the government will not restore fiscal sustainability." #This #may #the #maximum #level