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Andrew Matub has been arrested in connection with the Epstein scandal. The arrest occurred in New York. Anthropic has partnered with SpaceX to secure computing power.

A United Nations resolution seeking to demand that Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz is facing diplomatic hurdles. The resolution is gaining backing from China and Russia, both of which hold veto power at the UN Security Council. Iran's ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, has accused the United States of hypocrisy regarding the matter. The source states that the United States is considering closing the Everglades detention facility. A potential diplomatic exit for the UN resolution could focus on condemning Iranian breaches of regional stability and holding Iran responsible for such actions. Iran stated that US attacks on Iranian oil tankers and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz violated a ceasefire agreement. The US military reported that three missile area ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bain Capital is reportedly planning to offload its majority stake in Tyger Capital.

The United States and Gulf allies have presented a draft United Nations Security Council resolution. The resolution condemns Iran for stopping commercial shipping, specifically targeting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The draft is currently under consideration by the Security Council. Russia's permanent mission to the United Nations stated that a proposal regarding Iran remains under consideration. Moscow is calling for an immediate end to violence and a political-diplomatic settlement between the United States and Iran. The Russian mission said that freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf can only be restored following the cessation of conflict. Iran's Foreign Minister stated that a US-Bahrain UNSC draft resolution, ostensibly for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, does not address the root causes of the current situation.

Singer Shakira has released a trailer for the official song of the 2026 World Cup. The trailer offers a preview of the song's melody and theme. The full song is expected to be released closer to the tournament date. This marks her continued involvement with major sporting events.

Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. This development occurs as Bitcoin prices approach the $80,000 mark. Admiral Paparo also revealed that the US Military is running a Bitcoin node.

New York City will use $12 million from opioid settlement funds to support recovery centers across the city. The funds are intended to bolster local addiction and recovery services. These funds are intended to support peer-to-peer recovery programs, where individuals who have recovered from addiction assist others in their recovery journey.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is planning to overhaul the Chamber Street subway station located in Lower Manhattan. The project aims to address the station's reputation for being dark and desolate. Improvements will include brand new stairs and new lighting fixtures. The MTA intends to use funds recently raised to help resolve the city's budget deficit. The overhaul is expected to raise half a billion dollars a year for the agency.

Immigration enforcement agents surrounded a vehicle and detained a woman identified as Stephanie Rodriguez.

Rudy Giuliani is applying for medical coverage under the World Trade Center health program. He remains in the hospital but has been moved out of intensive care. The source did not specify the exact medical condition or the reason for his hospitalization.