Senate Republicans have introduced a budget resolution to bolster President Trump's immigration and tax agenda, raising the debt limit by $5 trillion and making past tax cuts permanent. Utilizing reconciliation to bypass procedural hurdles, the plan includes increased military and immigration spending, drawing criticism from Democrats for benefiting the wealthy and risking cuts to essential programs.

Jacob Beacher from New Jersey received a six-month jail sentence for vandalizing Rutgers University's Islamic center during Eid-al-Fitr, pleading guilty to a hate crime. The incident, part of a rise in anti-Muslim bias, resulted in $40,000 damages and highlighted ongoing concerns about religious intolerance.

A Suffolk County judge has greenlit Boston's White Stadium demolition, paving the way for a $200 million renovation benefiting city schools and Boston Legacy FC. Despite opposition citing community priorities, the ruling dismissed legal challenges, allowing the city to proceed with construction, set to finish by March 2026.

Canon has alerted users to a critical security flaw in its printer drivers, potentially exposing systems to malicious exploits. Affected models include the Imageclass MF and LBP series, urging users to update drivers and firmware immediately.

Philadelphia's new initiative, #ItsASummerThing, promises engaging summer programs for youth to combat the 'summer slide' and curb violence, starting June 23. The city will offer free programs for 25,000 students and expand youth sports with a $3 million fund, while also ensuring safety with increased police presence.

A Tesla Model 3 with unusual camera placements was seen in Concord, NH, hinting at the company's push toward unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). This test aligns with Tesla's plan to launch its Cybercab and robotaxi service by 2026.

Lumai, an AI accelerator startup from Oxford, has raised over $10 million to advance optical computing, aiming to outperform traditional silicon with 50 times more efficiency. This investment arrives as U.S. data centers face a projected tripling in power consumption by 2028, highlighting the urgency for energy-efficient AI solutions.

China unveiled a major plan to boost financial support for tech firms, aiming to drive innovation through enhanced credit and insurance options. This initiative focuses on small tech enterprises, leveraging advanced technologies and prioritizing intellectual property to establish a comprehensive financial service ecosystem.

Google and MediaTek are teaming up to create next-gen TPUs, enhancing Google's AI hardware strategy and potentially boosting AI processing efficiency. This move aims to reduce reliance on Broadcom, with TSMC set to manufacture the chips.

Zhenhao Zou, a 28-year-old serial rapist, was convicted in March 2025 of raping 10 women across the UK and China, with concerns he may have over 50 more victims. The Metropolitan Police are intensifying their investigation and urging more victims to come forward after 23 new allegations emerged.