WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames – what does this change mean for users?
WhatsApp says the new feature will be released over the coming months and that it will notify users when it is available in their country.
Day: June 30, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down US campaign spending limits in landmark ruling
The High Court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decision
Board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances announced Tuesday that it has offered a $3 billion settlement to bondholders in a new push to finally restructure more than $10 billion in debt held by the U.S. territory’s power company.
‘Can Bring In Legislation’: Trump On Supreme Court’s Citizenship Ruling
In a post on X, US President Donald Trump wrote that the Congress should start working “today” to end the “expensive and unfair” birthright citizenship.
Euroclear launches lawsuit to block €220 billion Russian frozen assets ruling
A Moscow arbitration court ruled Euroclear had to pay damages worth about €220 billion for the freezing of the assets
Sweeney warns of Clyde job losses without new design deal
Paul Sweeney, Labour MSP and former Clyde worker, has warned that BAE Systems needs a new design contract within around eighteen months to avoid job losses.
The post Sweeney warns of Clyde job losses without new design deal first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
A study of 22K US companies shows those spending most heavily on AI are adding workers faster than peers, but most gains are among tech companies and startups (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
A study of 22K US companies shows those spending most heavily on AI are adding workers faster than peers, but most gains are among tech companies and startups — Study of 22,000 US companies challenges fears that gene…
American Airlines brings grab-and-go lounge to New York’s JFK
American Airlines is opening a grab-and-go lounge at New York’s JFK
Jetway jackpot: man wins $3.3m on slot machine at Las Vegas airport
‘That’s one way to spend a layover,’ says gambling company after lucky traveler wins big on $10 stakeGenerally people want whatever happens in Vegas to stay there – but this might be an exception!A lucky traveler transiting through Las Vegas’s Harry Re…
US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand
Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.