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Real Madrid Downs Man City as Mandelson Files Drop, Murdaugh Probe Deepens, Tech Rejigs for AI, and Iran Oil/Hormuz Tensions Spike—Plus Philly Storms and a Market Street East Upgrade

Federico Valverde Stars for Real Madrid in Champions League Win Over Manchester City

Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick for Real Madrid to defeat Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League tie, prompting amazed reactions from teammates Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.

Chris Mason: First release of Mandelson files offers details but no major revelations

The first set of digital documents on the prime minister’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as U.S. ambassador contains a few noteworthy details, but nothing particularly dramatic or groundbreaking.

Key witness from the Murdaugh murder trial investigates the unexplained death of Buster Murdaugh’s former classmate

Kenny Kinsey, a forensic investigator who testified for prosecutors in the 2023 Murdaugh murder trial, says he is independently reviewing the 2015 death of Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old nursing student and former classmate of Buster Murdaugh found dead on a rural South Carolina road with a severe skull fracture. Kinsey said he believes early investigative mistakes and delays hurt the case, and his analysis suggests Smith’s injuries were connected to a vehicle, though he said identifying a suspect is up to law enforcement. The case was reopened in 2021, later classified as a homicide by SLED, and a second autopsy was conducted but not publicly released; Kinsey said he has seen no evidence linking the Murdaugh family to Smith’s death as authorities continue an active investigation with a $50,000 reward.

Atlassian to cut 10% of its workforce as it shifts skills toward AI

Atlassian says it will lay off about 10% of staff—roughly 1,600 people—while reshaping its workforce skills toward AI, amid a prolonged share price decline and broader concerns about the SaaS market.

U.S. Intelligence Assesses Iran’s Government Is Not at Immediate Risk of Collapse

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Iran’s leadership remains largely intact and is not expected to collapse soon, even after nearly two weeks of sustained U.S. and Israeli bombardment. Multiple intelligence reports reportedly agree that the government is not in imminent danger and continues to maintain control over the Iranian public.

Perplexity’s Comet browser faces an Amazon access ban

Perplexity’s AI browser, Comet, has been barred from accessing Amazon’s website after Amazon secured a court-ordered preliminary injunction. The court issued the injunction but delayed its enforcement to allow time for an appeal.

Market Street East to Receive a $1.85 Million Upgrade Before the Summer Rush

Market Street East will get a $1.85 million upgrade ahead of the busy summer season, turning vacant buildings, empty storefront windows, and aging infrastructure into a more active, inviting corridor. The plan replaces some asphalt with plants, public artwork, and pop-up storefronts.

Iran Is Exporting More Oil Now Than Before the War

Iran is shipping more oil through the Strait of Hormuz than it did before the war, signaling it maintains control over the strategic waterway while restricting access for other regional oil producers.

AccuWeather Tracks Scattered Evening Storms in the Philadelphia Area

AccuWeather reports scattered evening storms in the Philadelphia region, with a sharp weather shift expected Thursday as temperatures drop into the 30s and rain and snow showers move in.

Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as countries agree to release emergency oil reserves

Ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, as multiple countries move to release emergency oil reserves. Tensions around the strait have risen since Israel and the United States carried out strikes on Iran late last month.

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