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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Chief Engineer Killed, Officials Say

Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike killed Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant chief engineer Aleksandr Yakovlev and the driver, with Rosatom urging a prompt IAEA response and condemning the attack. The plant has been under Russian control since 2022, with all reactors reportedly shut down for safety; Ukraine offered no immediate public comment on the incident.

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YouTube Appeals Los Angeles Social Media Addiction Verdict

YouTube has appealed a landmark LA verdict in the social media addiction case, challenging the finding that the platform was designed to hook young users, with Meta also filing an appeal and both sides facing $3 million in compensatory damages plus a potential $3 million in punitive damages tied to Kaley KGM. The case continues to hinge on whether YouTube is a social media platform and on legal protections like Section 230, as investors watch the liability implications for design choices and future regulation.

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India raises windfall taxes on diesel, ATF exports

India has raised windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports to ₹15.5 and ₹14.5 per litre respectively, while trimming the petrol export levy to ₹2.5 per litre, effective July 16 as part of a regular fortnightly review to stabilize domestic fuel availability amid volatile global oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move aims to curb export surges, protect domestic supply, and ensure government revenue, with the context of elevated crude prices and supply disruptions influencing policy.

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