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- 1Nearly half of US home sellers now offering incentives to close deals●From cruises to $20,000, almost half of home sellers are offering incentives to unload properties
Roughly half of home sellers in the United States are now offering incentives to attract buyers, according to Fortune. Perks range from cruise packages to cash bonuses of up to $20,000, reflecting a cooling housing market where properties are sitting longer and buyers hold more negotiating power. The trend marks a notable shift from the pandemic-era seller's market.
- 2Japan swings from rice shortage to surplus in two years▼Japan went from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in two years, due to drought, tourism and the U.S.
Japan has shifted from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in roughly two years, according to Fortune. The reversal is attributed to a combination of factors: drought conditions that had previously squeezed harvests, surging tourism that drove up domestic demand, and trade dynamics involving the United States. The swing has drawn attention given the political sensitivity of rice prices in Japan, where rice costs have been a major consumer concern.
- 3Apple ordered to pay $5.7 billion in haptics patent case●Apple owes Taction Technology $5.7 billion over iPhone and Watch haptics
Apple has been ordered to pay $5.7 billion to Taction Technology over haptics technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch. The ruling, reported by Fortune, covers vibration and touch-feedback features central to both devices. It ranks among the largest patent damages awards against Apple, and the company is expected to contest it.
- 4ShinyHunters widens PeopleSoft hacking campaign▼ShinyHunters expands PeopleSoft hacking spree days after defacing the FBI jobs site
The hacking group ShinyHunters is broadening its attacks targeting Oracle PeopleSoft systems, according to Fortune, just days after defacing the FBI's jobs website. The expansion suggests an ongoing and escalating campaign against the enterprise software platform, with the group showing no signs of slowing despite law enforcement attention following the FBI site defacement.
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InsideEVs argues that the real challenge for electric vehicles is not politics but age: older drivers remain far more reluctant to buy EVs than younger buyers, limiting the technology's growth potential. The piece suggests the industry's fortunes depend on shifting demographics rather than winning over skeptical policymakers or political camps.
- 6Third arrest in death of Tasia Fortune after police say hanging was staged▼Third person arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, as police say hanging was staged
A third person has been arrested in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, after police concluded that her hanging was staged. Investigators are treating the case as involving foul play, and the arrests point to an ongoing criminal investigation. The development has drawn wide attention as further details about the circumstances of her death and the suspects' roles remain limited.
- 7Treasury yields hit two-decade highs, worsening U.S. debt outlook●Here's how much worse U.S. debt could get as Treasury yields surge to the highest levels in two decades
Treasury yields have surged to their highest levels in about two decades, sharply raising the cost of servicing U.S. federal debt. Analysts cited by Fortune warn that borrowing at these rates could push the national debt burden significantly higher, adding pressure on government budgets and fueling debate over fiscal policy in Washington.
- 8Lakshya Sen out, PV Sindhu into Asian Games badminton quarter-finals▼Asian Games 2026 badminton: Lakshya Sen knocked out; PV Sindhu reaches quarter-finals
Indian badminton had a mixed day at the 2026 Asian Games: Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the men's singles, while PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals. Sindhu remains India's main medal hope in the sport as the tournament in Japan heads into its decisive stages.
- 9Third arrest in Tasia Fortune death as hanging ruled staged●Third person arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, as police say hanging was staged https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/20
Mississippi police have arrested a third person in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, saying her hanging was staged to look like a suicide. The arrests mark a significant development in a case that has drawn attention over suspicions surrounding the official narrative of her death. Reports have focused on the investigation's finding that the scene was staged, and on who was involved in the alleged cover-up of what authorities now treat as a homicide.
- 10Startup DaVoice sues Perplexity AI over wake word technology▼Startup DaVoice sues Perplexity AI over stolen wake word technology
Startup DaVoice has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the company stole its wake word technology, according to Fortune. The case centres on voice-activation software that lets devices respond to spoken commands. The legal fight adds to growing tensions in the AI industry over intellectual property, as competition among voice-assistant and AI startups intensifies.