Manulife Investment Management has successfully acquired a 183,340-square-foot Class A industrial facility in Taylor, Texas, which is fully leased by Tesla for a 10-year term. The acquisition was financed with a $32.2 million, three-year, fixed-rate loan provided by BMO. The deal was arranged by JLL, with Partners Real Estate acting as the seller. Located in the RCR Taylor Logistics Park, the warehouse is strategical

The San Francisco Bay Area is set to experience rising temperatures and clear sunny skies as the region heads into one of its warmest stretches of the season. Meteorologists are forecasting a significant increase in inland temperatures on Wednesday, with highs soaring well into the 90s. Areas along the bayshore will also see above-average temperatures, reaching the low 80s, while coastal spots will remain cooler with highs in the mid to high 60s. This warming trend is expected to persist, bri

As the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine draws closer, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to hold crucial talks with Russian officials and possibly President Vladimir Putin himself. Trump had previously issued a 50-day ultimatum to Putin to halt military actions, but last month he unexpectedly shortened it to just 10 to 12 days. This deadline is now set to expire within the week, increasing global tensions as Russia cont

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly defended President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on Indian goods, emphasizing that India’s continued purchase of Russian oil is a significant point of irritation in its relationship with Washington. The move, announced earlier this week, has been described by the administration as a direct penalty aimed at discouraging India from supporting Moscow’s energy sector, which is seen as fueling Russia&rsq

A major court ruling has secured rent refunds for more than 2,500 tenants of a large rent-controlled apartment complex in Ward 8, following years of substandard living conditions and widespread building neglect. The decision marks a significant legal and financial victory for residents who endured unsafe and unhealthy housing while ownership failed to comply with mandated repairs. The case involves a long-standing dispute over a residential complex formerly known as Marbury Plaza.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the acclaimed actor best known for portraying Theo Huxtable on the long-running and culturally iconic television series The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to reports, Warner drowned in an accident while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. The tragic incident has left fans across generations shocked and mourning the loss of a beloved performer whose career spanned decades and transcended television, music, and spoken word artistry. Warner

Intel has confirmed that it will be laying off more than 5,000 employees across the United States this week, a significant increase from the initial estimate of 4,000 job cuts. This revision comes after the company filed updated reports under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The majority of the layoffs will occur in Oregon and California, with significant cuts in Intel's operations across these states. In California alone, the

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a clear and stern warning to countries maintaining economic relations with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During recent meetings with U.S. senators, Rutte emphasized that countries like India, China, and Brazil risk facing severe secondary sanctions, including 100 percent tariffs, if they continue their commercial engagements with Russia. His message, delivered just a day after President Donald Trump revealed a new arms package for Uk

In a major escalation of his position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has privately encouraged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider launching long-range strikes deeper into Russian territory, including Moscow, using American-supplied weapons. According to individuals familiar with the matter, the conversation reportedly took place between the two leaders on July 4, signaling a notable shift in Trump’s foreign policy approach and his campaign-e

President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered a scathing rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of speaking peacefully while engaging in violent actions. Addressing reporters, Trump expressed deep disappointment with Putin's recent moves, particularly Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine. “I thought he was somebody that meant what he said — and he’ll talk so beautifully, then he’ll bomb people at night. We don’t like that," Trump s

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington to meet with US vice-president JD Vance and House speaker Mike Johnson, following his announcement that he will nominate US president Donald Trump for the Nobel peace prize. The meetings come at a crucial time as the Gaza conflict continues, and tensions with Iran remain high. Netanyahu’s day began with a morning meeting at Blair House with JD Vance. This was followed by a discussion with Mike Johnson at the Capitol.

In the wake of devastating floods in Central Texas, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being hailed as a hero after saving the lives of 165 individuals. Scott Ruskan, a petty officer and rescue swimmer from Oxford Township in Warren County, played a key role in one of the largest emergency airlift operations during this disaster, marking his first-ever rescue mission. The catastrophic weather event unfolded after relentless rains inundated Central Texas, causi

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most renowned philanthropists, made his largest annual donation on Friday, June 27, 2025. The donation of approximately US$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock was distributed to the Gates Foundation and four family charities. This marks Buffett’s biggest contribution since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago. With this donation, his total charitable giving has surpassed US$60 billion, reflecting

Intel has begun a significant round of job cuts in California, with over 100 employees at its Santa Clara office impacted by the ongoing cost-cutting and restructuring plan led by CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The layoffs are set to begin on July 15, 2025, and are part of a broader workforce reduction strategy aimed at streamlining operations and reducing bureaucracy. Intel disclosed these layoffs in a filing under California’s WARN Act, which requires notification wh

The much-anticipated Alameda County Fair 2025 kicks off Friday in Pleasanton, bringing with it a vibrant mix of entertainment, rides, food, and family-friendly attractions that will run through July 6. The opening night will feature a live concert by the legendary band WAR, followed by a spectacular fireworks and drone show at 9:30 p.m. Drone shows will continue nightly after each concert, excluding July 4. Concerts

The Indian Navy is set to witness one of its most ambitious commissioning phases in recent history with plans to induct between nine to ten warships by December 2025. This fleet augmentation, driven primarily by domestic shipbuilding programs, will significantly strengthen India's maritime capabilities across multiple operational domains. The commissioning cycle will begin with the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow-Water Craft (ASW-SWC) ‘Arnala’, scheduled for induction on June 18 a

In a covert operation named "Spider’s Web," Ukraine struck five Russian military airbases in its longest-range drone attack since the 2022 invasion began. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and sources within Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), the mission took over 18 months to plan and was executed using 117 first-person-view (FPV) drones. Uniquely, drones were hidden in modified wooden cabins mounted on trucks that were sm

A deeply personal and politically charged letter from former MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha to her father, BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has ignited a storm in Telangana's political circles. Reportedly handwritten after the BRS Silver Jubilee celebrations in Warangal, the 6-page letter begins with “My Dear Daddy” and goes on to raise pointed concerns about the party’s leadership direction, KCR’s speech, and his muted criticism of the BJP. Kavitha’s

Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army demonstrated its strength and preparedness by thwarting a major aerial assault from Pakistan that targeted both military and civilian structures in Punjab including the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, involved Pakistan deploying drones and long-range missiles aimed at high-profile Indian targets. Thanks to India’s robust air defence

India has officially confirmed the success of a high-precision military operation codenamed Operation Sindoor against terror-linked targets in Pakistan, revealing that the Indian Air Force (IAF) managed to jam Chinese-manufactured air defense systems deployed across the Line of Control and the international border. The mission, carried out in direct response to a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 Indian tourists, was completed in just 23 minutes and resul