BTW Daily News - Jun 26, 2026

Good morning and welcome to BTW Daily News. I'm your host, Alex, and today is June 26th, 2026. Let's dive into the latest news. Turning now to world news, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24th, causing severe destruction with at least 235 confirmed deaths and over 4,300 injured. Global aid efforts are underway as rescue teams search for survivors amid widespread devastation and rising humanitarian needs. In other world news, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile, prompting the UN to pause evacuations. This incident highlights Iran's maritime threats against vessels using unauthorized routes. Moving on to politics, President Trump asserts that Iran has agreed to allow IAEA nuclear inspections, while Iranian officials deny this agreement. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance sparked controversy by claiming the Watergate scandal would be a brief news story today, likening Richard Nixon’s challenges to those faced by Donald Trump. On the business front, Apple is raising prices on MacBooks and iPads by up to 25% due to soaring memory chip costs driven by AI demand. This move reflects similar industry pressures as Microsoft has also increased Xbox prices, raising concerns among consumers and investors. In sports today, the U.S. Men's National Team concluded the group stage of the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 loss to Turkey but secured advancement through earlier victories. Meanwhile, Marina Mabrey scored 53 points in a historic performance, tying the WNBA single-game scoring record during the Toronto Tempo’s victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Turning now to technology news, Universal DreamWorks Animation will release "Donkey," a spinoff film featuring Eddie Murphy reprising his role on June 30, 2028. This origin story will explore the beloved character's background, satisfying long-standing fan demand and expanding the Shrek universe. In crime and law, Harvey Weinstein will not face a fourth rape trial as prosecutors dropped the charge after accuser Jessica Mann decided not to testify again due to emotional tolls from multiple trials. Meanwhile, a federal judge has blocked Trump’s executive orders aimed at creating a federal voter list and restricting mail-in voting, citing unconstitutional overreach. Finally, let's end on a lighter note with Jenni "JWoww" Farley secretly marrying Zack Carpinello in a surprise wedding disguised as a movie screening for her film "Nanny Cam." Notable co-stars were not invited, leading to disappointment among fans and former cast members. It’s always nice to hear about happy moments like this. That's all from BTW Daily News today. Thank you for tuning in, and we'll see you tomorrow with more updates.