Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election

There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have all been accused of playing … Read more

“Hyperliquid is the biggest success story in the cryptocurrency industry”: Grayscale

Hyperliquid processed $2.9 trillion in perpetual futures volume in 2025. The HYPE token has a market capitalization exceeding $15 billion. Hyperliquid has become one of the fastest growing phenomena within the digital asset market. In less than three years, the decentralized exchange (which has its own network) specialized in perpetual futures managed to position itself … Read more

Brazil revives plans to build highway through Amazon

The Brazilian government announced on Wednesday that it will invest $75 million (about €65 million) in the BR-319 highway that runs through the heart of the Amazon jungle. The administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced an environmental protection plan to protect the forest from the potential impacts of the highway. Environmentalists argue … Read more

DOJ launches criminal investigation against E. Jean Carroll – report

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into former magazine writer E. Jean Carroll, multiple news media outlets reported Wednesday. The investigation is believed to be focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony related to two civil lawsuits against Trump. One related to her allegations that Trump sexually assaulted her in a New … Read more

Israel declares new ‘combat zone’ in southern Lebanon and orders evacuations

Israel has expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensify despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could complicate US-led diplomacy with Iran. Source link