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Billionaire Investor Criticizes Bitcoin: "It Will Fade Away with a Whimper" On June 26 , Grantham appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" and stated, "Bitcoin is a useless, speculative asset," adding, "I expect it to fade away over the coming years or decades." Quoting a line from T.S. SBS Jun 27, 2026 10:37 AM

Mistrial Declared in Trial of Suspect Behind California's Palisades Fire Reuters reported on June 26 that the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles declared a mistrial for Jonathan Linderknecht, who was identified as the arson suspect in the Palisades fire. SBS Jun 27, 2026 10:33 AM

U.S. Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iran Following Merchant Ship Attack; Iran Claims Strikes on U.S. Bases With both sides exchanging fire while continuing follow-up negotiations following the MOU, the ceasefire agreement appears to be facing a critical challenge. SBS Jun 27, 2026 10:29 AM

Netanyahu's Gamble: Being 'Passed Over' Even by the U.S. 00:00 "Netanyahu is in a panic!" 02:58 Why was Israel excluded? 04:06 The Lebanon buffer zone: Why Netanyahu cannot give it up 05:23 Israel as the biggest variable in negotiations: What will happen? 1. SBS Jun 27, 2026 9:57 AM

"Rats, Asbestos, and Mold": Canada to Restore Abandoned Prime Minister's Residence with Private Donations A nationwide private fundraising campaign is being launched to rebuild the official residence of the Canadian Prime Minister, which has been left abandoned for over a decade due to issues including rat infestations, asbestos, and mold contamination. SBS Jun 27, 2026 9:37 AM

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6, Limits Initial Access at U.S. Government Request government. OpenAI announced on June 26 that it has developed the new GPT-5.6 model in three distinct versions: Sol, Terra, and Luna. SBS Jun 27, 2026 9:30 AM

European Heatwave Shifts East: Germany Hits 41.3°C as Casualties Rise The heatwave that has been battering Western Europe, including France, is expanding its reach into Central Europe. SBS Jun 27, 2026 9:28 AM

AFTER 8 SPECIAL: "Without Me, You'd Be in Prison!" "I Don't Need Permission!"... Netanyahu in Panic Amid Precarious 60-Day Negotiations 1. "Hey, Wake Up!"..Netanyahu in a State of Panic I am reporting from Switzerland. SBS Jun 27, 2026 9:03 AM

"Begging for a Photo?"... Trump and Meloni Clash in War of Words U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, once considered close friends, have clashed head-on in a battle of truth over a photo. SBS Jun 27, 2026 8:05 AM

U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iran in Response to Merchant Ship Attack... "Clear Violation of Ceasefire" We have breaking news. The U.S. military has resumed airstrikes against Iran, labeling Iran's attack on a vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the ceasefire. SBS Jun 27, 2026 7:15 AM