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Big Stories

Televangelist Swaggart Dies

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart passed away at 90.

• The Louisiana preacher who became a household name through his Pentecostal sermons and built one of America's largest television ministries died Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest last month. Swaggart commanded audiences of millions in the 1980s and helped define the era of mass-market televangelism before personal scandals drastically reduced his following.

• Born into poverty alongside music legend cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley, Swaggart built a $142 million ministry by 1986 with his fiery preaching style. His career collapsed in 1988 when he was photographed with a prostitute, leading to his tearful 'I have sinned against you' confession and departure from the Assemblies of God denomination.

• The scandal made him a frequent target on 'Saturday Night Live,' but he continued preaching at his Baton Rouge ministry for three more decades. He maintained radio and internet broadcasts until his death, with his son Donnie promising to 'continue the work' of the ministry.

Lululemon Gets Duped

Lululemon sued Costco over $8 dupes of $118 athletic wear.

• The athleisure brand filed a lawsuit Friday claiming Costco copied specific patented designs and sold them under different brand names for a fraction of the price. Lululemon says Costco's $8 pullover replicates its $118 SCUBA design, while other items like $10 Kirkland pants copy features from its $128 ABC Pant line.

• Lululemon sent Costco a cease-and-desist letter in November, but Costco only removed some items and later introduced new products that Lululemon says still violate its designs. The company claims Costco creates confusion by using similar manufacturers for its private label products, leading customers to believe they're getting authentic quality.

• The case is the latest example of "dupe culture" driven by social media, where TikTok influencers promote cheaper alternatives under hashtags like "#LululemonDupes." Lululemon wants the court to force Costco to stop selling the products, pay damages for lost profits, and remove any advertising featuring the disputed items.

Al Phishing Threat

Hackers are using AI to create convincing phishing sites in just 30 seconds.

• Cybercriminals are exploiting an AI website builder called Vercel to generate fake login pages by simply typing commands like "build a copy of Google's login page." Identity management company Okta says this is the first time researchers have seen criminals use AI to build entire phishing sites rather than just write deceptive emails, making sophisticated attacks accessible to anyone with basic computer skills.

• Okta discovered the technique while investigating threats to its own corporate login portal, finding that criminals created multiple fake sites targeting banking, email, and social media logins within the same week. While Okta found no evidence that hackers successfully stole passwords through these sites, the copycat hack could help attackers launch more campaigns than traditional manual methods.

• Vercel removed the sites Okta identified and is developing new safeguards to protect against fraud site creation, but security researchers warn that copies of the tool are circulating on other platforms. Okta recommends that companies and individuals use app-based security codes rather than relying solely on passwords to protect accounts.

Quick Stories

US News

• California Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation overhauling environmental protection rules to address the state's housing shortage and homelessness crisis. (More)

• Democratic mayors from Baltimore, Chicago, and Columbus sued the Trump administration Tuesday over new Obamacare rules that shorten enrollment windows and could cause approximately two million people to lose coverage. (More)

• The Republican-controlled Senate passed Trump's domestic policy package 51-50 on Tuesday after Vice President JD Vance broke a tie, with three Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. (More)

World

• Three senior leaders at the English hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter. (More)

• Poland will reintroduce border checks with Germany and Lithuania on July 7, due to migrant tensions. Eleven Schengen countries (European are that allows free movement between member countries) have also notified the EU of similar moves. (More)

• Denmark implemented mandatory 11-month military conscription for women alongside men on Tuesday, ending voluntary-only female participation as NATO countries boost defense spending amid heightened European security concerns. (More)

Business & Economy

• US stock markets closed mixed on Tuesday (S&P -0.11%, Nasdaq -0.82%, Dow +0.91%). The Dow rose as traders rotated out of tech and into healthcare to start the second half of 2025. (More)

• US job openings rose to 7.8 million in May, up from 7.4 million, defying forecasts. Quits ticked up while layoffs fell, signaling continued labor market strength despite high rates. (More)

• Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe cofounder, won court approval Friday to buy most company assets for $305 million through her nonprofit. (More)

Sports & Entertainment

• The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly agreed to sign center Myles Turner to a four-year deal after waiving nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard. (More)

• A Manhattan federal jury reached an agreement on two of three criminal charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs, including sex trafficking, but will reconvene today to decide on racketeering. (More)

• No. 2-ranked Coco Gauff lost 7-6(3), 6-1 to Ukraine’s unseeded Dayana Yastremska Tuesday, becoming the third woman in the Open era to exit Wimbledon’s first round after winning the French Open. (More)

Science, Health, & Tech

• Apple sued ex-Vision Pro engineer Di Liu on June 24, alleging he stole thousands of files before joining Snap. Apple seeks damages and a forensic review of Liu’s devices for trade secrets. (More)

• UC Davis scientists built a brain prosthesis that converts neural activity into real-time speech, restoring limited voice to a paralyzed ALS patient. The system achieved 100% accuracy in simple tests. (More)

• Harvard researchers found that exercise reactivates gene ATPPIF1, which boosts neuroplasticity and may slow Alzheimer’s. Their study aims to mimic these effects with drugs for patients too frail to exercise. (More)

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