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In Pasadena, a community comes together for a 14-year-old street vendor

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It was only 8 a.m. and the 500 tamales that Christopher Luna Garcia had hoped to sell were down to just a few dozen.

About 17 hungry people lined up at the food cart near Villa Parke in Pasadena, where an immigration sweep had taken place nearly two weeks ago on June 21.

Steam flowed from the cart and the scent of masa drifted through the air as Chris, 14, reached down to pull out tamales.

“It’s a lot,” he said of the community response. “But I’m grateful for it.”

Chris said he took over his mom’s street vending business after the immigration raid.

His mother, Carmen Garcia, 44, who is a legal resident, said three of her customers were detained during the sweep at the park. But immigration agents did not take her into custody.

“I was so afraid after that,” she said. “I have documents, but I’m still scared, very scared.”

It wasn’t long ago that Chris, a tall teenager, struggled to make sales, sometimes bringing in less than $100 daily — and on a really bad day just $20. But on Friday, the tamales were selling fast. So much so that his aunt joined to help meet the high demand with a second cart.

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The side of a food cart reads "The best tamales in town."

1. Christopher Luna Garcia, 14, sells tamales to a customer from his mother’s cart near Villa Parke in Pasadena. (Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times) 2. The side of the cart proudly states its contents. (Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)

Friday’s event was organized by Alex “Tio Joker” Murillo, an actor and community activist who stumbled upon Chris one afternoon and shared a video of him on social media.

“I want to help out the Latino youth,” Murillo said. “This ICE stuff is bad, but we’ve also turned it into something good.”

He took the video amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown, targeting criminal and immigrant workers suspected of living in the country illegally at Home Depots, car washes and sidewalks.

The wave of immigration sweeps over the past month has prompted some American-born children to take over street vending businesses on behalf of their parents.

The operation at Villa Parke prompted Pasadena city officials to cancel swimming lessons and other recreation programs at the park and two others.

Portrait of a teenager with short dark hair.

Christopher Luna Garcia says he took over his mother’s street vending business after an immigration raid.

That decision came after a string of recent immigration enforcement actions in Pasadena. In one raid, federal agents detained people at a bus stop at Orange Grove Boulevard and Los Robles Avenue on June 18. And residents demonstrated last month outside of the AC Hotel, where federal immigration agents were staying. Both took place less than a mile from Villa Parke.

Murillo said he decided to help the family when he learned that Chris had stepped up to sell tamales for his mom because of the sweep and also because they were falling behind on bills.

So Murillo took to Instagram, calling on his followers and others to show up at the stand on Friday to buy out the tamales. He also said he would sell food to raise money to take Chris and the children of a day laborer who was detained during the bus stop operation to Disneyland.

Enji Chung, 47, a resident and member of the Pasadena Tenants Union, was one of the first people to show up and purchase tamales. She said it was important to show support for those affected by the federal immigration crackdown.

People line up to buy food at a street cart.

People line up as Christopher Luna Garcia, 14, sells tamales from his mother’s cart on Friday near Villa Parke in Pasadena.

“I think it’s been extremely scary to know there are armed, masked people running around, inciting fear and snatching people off the street,” she said. “It’s not just undocumented people. It’s U.S. citizens and anyone they’re racially profiling.”

Yun Uen Ramos-Vega, 22, and Janette Ramos-Vega, 21, drove from Monrovia to support Chris after learning about his story. They said they related to his situation because they are also helping relatives by running errands on their behalf.

The pair said they know at least two people who have been detained by federal immigration agents. At least one has been deported to Mexico while the other remains at a detention center.

Laura Ruvalcaba, 40, of Pasadena, showed up with her husband and 8-year-old son.

“We saw Chris’ story and we’re going to be here,” she said. “We’re all about supporting the community, especially the youth.”

She said she was happy to see the long line of customers.

“It’s amazing,” she said. “Anything we can do to help out and come together is good.”

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A person unfolds some money.

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Business cards sit on top of a tamale cart.

1. Christopher Luna Garcia collects money after selling tamales from his mother’s cart. (Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times) 2. Business cards sit on top of the tamale cart. (Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times)

An American citizen, Ruvalcaba said the immigration sweeps have left her afraid.

“It’s not even about anything else but the color of my skin,” she said. “I’m scared to come out sometimes.”

She said she started carrying a copy of her American citizenship certificate two weeks ago, as well as her son’s birth certificate. She tells her 18-year-old daughter to be on alert when she goes out.

“Now, you’re not just watching out for bad things,” Ruvalcaba said she told her daughter. “You’re watching out for people in uniforms.”

The event Friday morning also brought out lowriders, which bounced as old-school hip-hop blasted from the car’s speakers, encouraging people to cheer and take videos with their cellphones.

It was nearing 9 a.m. when the tamales from both carts were gone, bringing in more than $1,500 that Chris and his family will use to pay bills and rent.

His brother, Erick Garcia, 20, said his mom and aunt had gone to cook more tamales in hopes of selling more throughout the day.

Exhausted, Chris sat on a fold-out chair for a moment, letting out a sigh of relief and massaging his eyebrows with his fingers. He had been up since 4 a.m. and though he was tired, he said he wanted to take action because his mother helped raised him and his three siblings alone.

“She doesn’t have much support,” he said. “I just want to help her out.”

A food cart with umbrellas.



This story originally appeared on LA Times

Dept. of Defense Leakers Claim Secretary Pete Hegseth Suspended Military Aid to Kiev without Notifying Allies | The Gateway Pundit


The warmongers in the US Department of Defense leaked another report to their associates in the mainstream news this weekend.

According to the anonymous sources Secretary Pete Hegseth suspended military aid to Kiev and did so without notifying US allies in Europe.

The Trump administration halted missile deliveries to Ukraine over concerns that US stockpiles have declined significantly under Joe Biden.

However, anonymous sources told NBC that American stockpiles are not yet under critical minimums.

This is the latest anonymous leak from US Defense officials to smear the Hegseth and the Trump administration.

And, fake news NBC gladly ran with it despite the pushback from the Trump administration.

Russia Today reported:

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suspended shipments of weapons to Ukraine on his own accord despite a military review claiming that the aid would not endanger US readiness, NBC News has claimed. The decision was reportedly made without consulting lawmakers or foreign partners.

Reports of a halt in US military aid to Ukraine emerged earlier this week. US news outlets claimed that the items affected included Patriot missile systems, artillery shells, GMLRS rockets, and other munitions. Washington’s envoy to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has since confirmed the move, attributing it to concerns that continued military assistance to Kiev could deplete key munitions needed for US forces.

However, NBC reported on Friday, citing three unnamed sources, that a review by senior military officers had found that American stockpiles are not yet beyond critical minimums. The outlet claimed that Hegseth nevertheless halted the shipments in a “unilateral step,” marking the third time he has done so since taking office. The previous suspensions were reversed following pushback from Congress.

This is the latest leak from the military and intel communities to damage President Trump and his team.

In June, anonymous leakers incorrectly announced that the US military strikes on nuclear facilities were unsuccessful.

This turned out to be another lie by anonymous leakers.

The FBI is investigating where that leak originated.

BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt Says FBI Investigating Leaker of ‘Top Secret’ Intel Assessment About US’s Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites



This story originally appeared on TheGateWayPundit

Trump's revoking protected status for Haitians shows "total disregard for people's lives"

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Some 300,000 Haitian immigrants in the US are living in fear after the Trump administration moved to revoke their Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. The US government says they believe it’s safe enough for people to return to Haiti – a country that remains one of the most unstable places in the world. Earlier this week, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s move. Still, the fate of Haitian immigrants in the US remains uncertain, with their protected status set to expire early next year. France 24 spoke to Farah Larrieux, a Haitian immigrant living in Florida and the Chairperson of the Association of Miramar Haitian-American Residents and Business Owners. She says the Trump administration knows the situation is bad in Haiti, and the decision to send people back is “sad and cruel”.


This story originally appeared on France24

New champ Andrew Tackett to defend title at UFC BJJ 2; three events set for 2025

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Soon after winning the tournament and being crowned the inaugural UFC BJJ welterweight champion, Andrew Tackett is already booked to return to competition.

The 22-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) champion will have a quick turnaround and have his first title defense on July 31, 2025. As revealed by the promotion, Tackett will headline UFC BJJ 2, where he is set to defend his belt against two-time IBJJF world champion Renato Canuto.

Tackett and Canuto faced off in the “bowl” soon after UFC BJJ 1, and it only took about a week before this match up was finalized and announced for UFC BJJ 2. No other bouts were revealed just yet, but there should be a pretty quick rollout of announcements with the event happening at the end of the July.

Canuto is 4-0 in UFC Fight Pass Invitational (UFC FPI) events before the UFC BJJ rebrand. The 29-year-old has wins over BJJ champions like Nicky Ryan, PJ Barch, and Dante Leon.

Tackett, an ADCC Trials Winner and CJI 1 star, lived up to his reputation among the most entertaining grapplers today during his UFC BJJ title run. He buzzed through the welterweight tournament, dominating the field with three quick submission victories over Andy Varela, Jason Nolf and Aaron Wilson.

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Three more UFC BJJ cards set for 2025, Mikey Musumeci targets October return

There are three more upcoming UFC BJJ cards for 2025. Outside of the aforementioned UFC BJJ 2 on July 31, two more events will close out the year for the promotion.

UFC BJJ 3 is set for October 2, 2025, while UFC BJJ 4 will be on December 11, 2025.

While no bouts have been revealed for either event, UFC BJJ 1 headliner Mikey Musumeci is looking to defend his new bantamweight title in the October card. He also has a long time BJJ vet in mind as his next opponent.

“I want to compete in October. I want to have a match with Geo Martinez,” Musumeci said during UFC International Fight Week. We were supposed to have a match three times now. Unfortunate circumstances messed up those matches from happening so I really want to have that match with him.”

He was previously booked to face the 10th Planet Jiu-jitsu star at UFC FPI 11 last May, but Musumeci pulled out due to the UFC reality show.

Musumeci won the inaugrual UFC BJJ bantamweight title after submitting BJJ prospect Rerisson Gabriel.


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GP-backed supplement ‘stressed’ shoppers are taking for a ‘full night’s sleep’

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A lot of people find it hard to switch off at night time, destress and take time unwind and get a great night’s sleep. A survey by Restorez found that 65% of people rarely wake up rested and recharged – and often they are looking for ways to get the quality sleep they deserve.

It’s common for people to search for hacks, tips and tricks to find a way to sleep easier and it can become overwhelming if things don’t work. Now, shoppers can grab the supplement Pause from Noggin for £23.99 which is said to help calm the mind, promote relaxation and encourage a peaceful quality sleep.

Noggin was created by GP Dr Clara Doran and is free of fillers, additives or useless ingredients. Now shoppers can try out Pause, which is a high quality supplement with a unique combination of botanicals, minerals and medicinal mushrooms, specifically chosen for their clinically proven brain supportive and nootrophic properties. All the ingredients have been researched and clinically tested so those looking to relax can feel comforted that it will actually work.

In the Pause supplement there are a number of key ingredients that are chosen to support brain health and reduce stress and anxiety including Ashwagandha which is an adaptogenic herb native to India and is used to help balance the body and mind. It is also shown to reduce cortisol levels, enhances GABA receptors and regulates serotonin and protects the brain from oxidative damage. It also has lemon balm, l-thenanine, hop extract, rhodiola rosea and lion’s mane mushroom.

Customers are recommended to take 1-2 capsules with food a day for best results. However, those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication need to consult their healthcare practitioner and the product should not be used as a replacement for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.

This brand isn’t the only supplement on the market for stress and sleep and shoppers can try some alternatives. For example, there is the JSHealth Calm + De-Stress 60 Tablets for £15.99 from Boots which is designed to promote serenity and mental wellbeing through a combination of adaptogens, herbs and vitamins. Another option is Bach RESCUE Peaceful Night 30 Capsules for £18.25 from Holland&Barrett which is said to support a peaceful night’s sleep and is vegan. 

Pause has been rated a high 4.9 out of 5 star rating on Noggins website, however. One shopper said: “I’ve been taking PAUSE for 3 weeks and already feel much calmer and my sleep is so much better.”

Another wrote: “I’ve been trying PAUSE for a few weeks and seen a difference. It has helped relax me when I feel anxious and quite stressed throughout the day which then affects my sleep at night. First time in years I had a full nights sleep and improved my overall mood.”

Not everyone was impressed and didn’t see all the benefits. For example, one shopper wrote: “It didn’t seem to work for me.”

But another said: “I’ve been going through a lot of stress at home and couldn’t sleep as a result. I’ve been taking PAUSE for a week and it has made it easier to shut my worries off when I go to bed and actually get some sleep. Less stressed and anxious when I wake up which is such a relief.”

Pause from Noggin could be a great supplement to try for those who want to unwind, destress and get a good night’s kip.



This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk

Why Your Company Needs Flexible Capital (and How to Get It)

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Most business leaders have a story about a great opportunity that slipped away. Maybe it was an acquisition that fell through or a major client that signed with a competitor instead. Or a promising market expansion that had to be postponed due to “poor timing.”

During the post-mortem, it’s easy to blame sales, marketing or a lack of resources. But often, the core issue isn’t execution — it’s liquidity. Not a lack of capital but a lack of access to it when it matters most.

In today’s environment, timing is everything. The difference between winning and waiting can be measured in hours, not months. And the companies that come out ahead are often the ones whose capital stack can move at the speed of business.

Related: The Hidden Risk That Crashes Startups — Even the Profitable Ones

Liquidity, not just capital, drives growth

Imagine a competitor stumbles, and one of their top clients is suddenly up for grabs. You’re the right fit, and the client is ready to move, but only if you can scale quickly. That could mean hiring new staff, securing inventory or ramping production before the first payment clears.

This is when your capital stack either works for you or gets in your way. Many mid-sized businesses don’t lack capital — they just can’t access it quickly enough to take action.

And while they wait for accounts receivable to clear or a loan approval to be processed, the deal goes to a competitor who’s ready to act now.

Why “cash on hand” is the wrong metric

It’s easy to feel prepared if your cash reserves look healthy. But in fast-moving markets, the real question is this: How quickly can you turn your company’s assets, receivables or credit into usable funds? True financial flexibility isn’t about stockpiling cash — it’s about building a system that keeps money flowing. That includes:

  • Reliable credit lines

  • Faster payment collection

  • Smarter inventory management

  • Vendor terms that free up working capital

These are the building blocks of a capital stack that can support growth during good times and periods of uncertainty. Companies with these systems don’t just survive challenging business environments — they thrive in them. They grow their market share, attract new talent and invest in opportunities while competitors struggle to meet payroll.

Related: 4 Ways an Entrepreneur Can Increase Liquidity

When timing beats planning

Even strong companies miss growth opportunities, and it’s not always because their strategy is wrong. Instead, it’s usually because their timing is off. Picture a key customer doubling their order with little warning. The vendor that wins that business might not be the cheapest or the most well-known, but the one that can say “yes” right away and follow through.

The same principle applies during economic downturns. While some companies pull back, others are buying distressed assets, hiring top talent and preparing for the rebound. The edge isn’t in their forecasts but in their ability to move. Speed is often more valuable than size, and the companies that win are often the ones with financial systems built for action.

Inflexible capital doesn’t just slow you down, it also chips away at your growth over time. You may pass on projects with high returns because the cash isn’t available when needed. You may consider taking out a short-term loan with unfavorable terms to meet payroll. Or you may delay hiring because receivables are stuck in limbo.

Individually, these decisions seem small, but collectively, they slow your progress and put unnecessary stress on your team. And while these missed chances don’t show up on a balance sheet, they’re often the reason promising companies fall behind.

How to build a capital stack that can move

Smart operators don’t see capital as something to sit idle — they build systems that allow it to move with the needs of the business. A key piece of that is understanding your cash conversion cycle, which is the time it takes for a dollar spent to return to your account. The shorter and smoother the cycle is, the more responsive your business becomes.

Here are some practical ways to improve it:

  • Send invoices quickly and enforce payment terms

  • Keep inventory lean without hurting service levels

  • Renegotiate supplier terms to match your cash flow

  • Secure credit facilities before you need them

Related: 5 Top Financial Tips for Entrepreneurs

It’s not about preparing for a worst-case scenario but being able to act when the best-case scenario shows up unexpectedly.

When your capital system is built for flexibility, your decision-making process changes. You don’t put off action because of delayed payments, and you don’t lose sleep over a tight cash balance. You don’t say “no” to a great opportunity just because your funds are temporarily tied up.

Instead, you move with confidence and negotiate from a place of strength. And your team has the clarity and support to focus on execution, not firefighting. Companies with flexible capital move faster, stay focused and seize opportunities others miss.

Most business leaders have a story about a great opportunity that slipped away. Maybe it was an acquisition that fell through or a major client that signed with a competitor instead. Or a promising market expansion that had to be postponed due to “poor timing.”

During the post-mortem, it’s easy to blame sales, marketing or a lack of resources. But often, the core issue isn’t execution — it’s liquidity. Not a lack of capital but a lack of access to it when it matters most.

In today’s environment, timing is everything. The difference between winning and waiting can be measured in hours, not months. And the companies that come out ahead are often the ones whose capital stack can move at the speed of business.

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Trump To Sign Bill Taking Food And Healthcare Away From Tens Of Millions While Americans Are Distracted By 4th Of July

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PoliticusUSA is standing tall for the people as the corporate media celebrates the tax cuts they will be getting. Please support us by becoming a subscriber.

Republicans and Trump keep telling the American people how great the tax cuts for the rich bill will be for the country. If the bill was as good as Republicans say, they should be holding a signing ceremony in primetime with all of the Republican members of the House and Senate who voted for the bill flanking Trump as he signs the legislation into law.

It would be a moment to celebrate if this legislation were good for the American people, but actions speak louder than words, and how this White House is handling the timing of the signing of the bill should tell the American people everything that they need to know.

Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News posted on X, “I am now told that this signing ceremony will be at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Seems like it’s a moving target.”

Five PM on the 4th of July is not a time to make a big announcement to the American people. Any time on the Fourth of July is not the day to sign massive legislation that will impact the lives of the American people.



This story originally appeared on Politicususa

Best Mac Games – Steam Summer Sale 2025

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The Steam Summer Sale is running now, and Steam is a fantastic place to get Mac games. Even better, they’re cheaper than they are on the App Store.

It’s that time of year again — the Steam Summer Sale. It’s the perfect time to snatch up all those games you’ve been eyeballing for the past year. If you’re not sure where to start, let us help; we’ve compiled a list of our personal favorites that are all Mac compatible.

Best Mac sci-fi base builder on sale: Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen not Included is a space-colony simulation game where players manage a group of duplicants trying to survive in an underground asteroid base. Balancing oxygen, resources, and increasingly complex systems is key, all while dealing with environmental hazards that threaten the colony.


Oxygen Not Included

To play Oxygen Not Included, you’ll need to be running a Mac with macOS 10.13 High Sierra, have 4 GB of RAM, and 2 GB of available space. You can snag the base game from Steam for $7.49, and DLC is available to purchase as well.

Best Mac casual game on sale: Dice & Fold

Dice & Fold is a turn-based roguelike that combines deckbuilding mechanics with dice-based combat. Players progress through procedurally generated runs, where the game challenges them to balance their offensive strategy with the need to survive enemy attacks.

Game interface with cartoonish characters and text 'Dice & Fold' in bright orange. Features a spider and golem card, with stage and actions displayed, against a woodland background.
Dice & Fold

To play, you’ll need to be running Mac OS X 10.6 or above, have at least 1 GB of RAM, and 300 MB of available space. Dice & Fold is currently on sale for 55% off, meaning you can snag a copy for $5.84.

Best Mac dystopian adventure game on sale: Cyberpunk 2077

In Cyberpunk 2077, players take on the role of V, a mercenary in a dystopian future ruled by body mods and corporate power. Combat, hacking, and shifting loyalties shape a story about how much of yourself you’re willing to give up to get ahead.

Futuristic artwork with four characters, each in action pose; a woman with red hair dominates top right; neon city backdrop and car below; yellow and red color scheme.
Cyberpunk 2077

Keen-eyed readers will not that Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t out for macOS — yet. However, the 65% discount drops the price to $20.99, making it too good of a deal to pass up. When it is released, it will be available for Apple Silicon machines.

Best Mac retro platformer on sale: Broforce

Chaos, explosions, and pixelated patriotism define Broforce, a side-scrolling action game where every level is a tribute to over-the-top ’80s action heroes. Players swap between “bros” mid-mission, each with unique weapons, as they blast through destructible environments in the name of freedom.

Pixel art jungle scene featuring explosions, palm trees, a character on a zip line, and chaos with fire and debris.
Broforce

Currently, Broforce is 80% off, dropping the price down to $2.99. To play, you’ll need macOS 10.6 or better, 8 GB of RAM, and a scant 150 MB of available space.

Best Mac grand strategy game on sale: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Civ VII allows players to construct cities and architectural elements, expand their territory, improve their civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations. The game offers an immersive solo experience as well as online cross-platform multiplayer.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII title with metallic letters on a dark background featuring subtle decorative elements.
Civ VII

Up to five players are supported in the Antiquity & Exploration Ages, while up to eight players are supported in the Modern Age.

Civ VII is currently 15% off for both the base game and the deluxe edition, dropping the price to $59.49 and $84.99, respectively. Players will need to be running macOS Sequoia or later, have 8GB of RAM, and have at least 25GB of available space.

Best Mac fantasy adventure game on sale: Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 adapts the Dungeons & Dragons rule set into a sprawling RPG where every decision can shift the course of the story. Players build a party, navigate tense alliances, and face the consequences of choices both in and out of combat.

Baldur's Gate 3 promo artwork
Baldur’s Gate 3

Currently on sale for $47.99 — that’s 20% offBaldur’s Gate 3 requires macOS 14.7.1 or newer, an Apple M1 chip or better, and at least 150 GB of available space. It requires 8 GB RAM, but the creators suggest having at least 16 GB for the best experience.

Best Mac city builder on sale: Cities: Skylines

Cities: Skylines is a city-building sim that puts players in charge of everything from zoning and traffic to public services and budgets. As the mayor, you learn that it’s less about instant gratification and more about managing slow, but often chaotic, urban growth.

City skyline at night with illuminated buildings, busy roads, and colorful vehicles. Hills and a bridge with lights in the background under a dusky sky.
Cities: Skylines

Currently priced at an impressive 70% off, you can get Cities: Skylines for $8.99. To play, you’ll need to be running macOS X 10.11 or better, have 6 GB of RAM, and at least 4 GB of available space.

Best Mac mystery game on sale: Firewatch

Set in 1989 in the Wyoming wilderness, players don the role of Henry, a man who left his previous life behind to work as a fire lookout.

Henry’s only outside contact is his supervisor, Delilah, a familiar voice at the other end of his handheld radio; a relationship made all the more precious when strange events that take place threaten to destroy it.

Forest at sunset with silhouetted trees, glowing orange sky, scattered foliage, and a serene horizon.
Firewatch

Firewatch is on steep sale, down to $3.99 from its original price of $19.99, so now’s a perfect time to pick it up. To play, you must be running macOS X 10.8 or better, have at least 6GB of RAM, and 4 GB of available space.

Best Mac Souls-like game on sale: Lies of P

Lies of P is a Souls-like action game that reimagines the story of Pinocchio in a bleak, Belle Epoque-inspired world. Its combat emphasizes tight timing, weapon customization, and punishing enemy encounters.

Grand hall with large arched window, dramatic sculpture of seated woman holding a figure, lush greenery, and banners reading 'The Grand Exhibition'.
Lies of P

To play, you’ll need to be running macOS Ventura 13.0 or newer, have an Apple Silicon chip, 8GB of RAM, and at least 50 GB of available space. You can grab it for $29.99 — 50% off its usual price.

Best Mac management game on sale: Dave the Diver

Dave the Diver blends deep-sea exploration with restaurant management. By day, you dive for fish; by night, you serve sushi and juggle the chaos of running a booming seaside business.

Colorful sushi bar scene in a pixel art src featuring bartending mini-game, neon signs, patrons seated at a counter, and nighttime ambiance with crescent moon visible in the background.
Dave the Diver

Dave the Diver requires macOS Catalina 10.15 or newer, 8GB of RAM, and at least 11 GB of available space. You can snag it for $11.99.

Best old-school strategy on sale: Ogre

Ogre is a classic tactical wargame featuring futuristic armored combat between massive robotic vehicles and conventional forces. Players navigate hex-based battlefields, balancing firepower and strategy to outmaneuver opponents.

It also features build-your-own maps and scenarios, multiplayer capabilities, and even an option to print custom-made scenarios to use with the tabletop game.

Hexagonal strategy board featuring tanks, varied terrain, control panels, and a selection window with tactical data, displaying a mix of grass, water, and lava tiles.
Ogre

This one isn’t for me, but Mike Wuerthele wanted to see Ogre included in this list. It’s his favorite board game of all time, and again a computer game after an Apple II version decades ago.

Ogre requires Yosemite or newer, 4GB of RAM, and 1 GB of available space. You can snag it for an astounding 90% off, dropping the price to $2.49.



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Tesla’s UK sales jump in June from a year earlier, data shows

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Tesla’s new car sales in Britain rose year-on-year in June amid a broader recovery in the electric-vehicle market, data showed on Friday, as the U.S. auto maker started deliveries of its updated Model Y last month.

Overall, Britain’s new car registrations grew 6.7% in June from a year earlier to 191,316 units, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, or SMMT, said in a report, boosted by demand for battery electric vehicles.

Though sales remained below pre-COVID levels, it was the best June since 2019. Battery electric car demand rose 39% to 47,354 units, with every one in four buyers going electric, the SMMT said.

Tesla saw its best sales in June in the UK since 2019, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. William – stock.adobe.com

“That EV growth, however, is still being driven by substantial industry support with manufacturers using every channel and unsustainable discounting to drive activity, yet it remains below mandated levels,” SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said in the report.

Tesla sold 7,719 units in June, up 14% from a year earlier, according to the SMMT. Data from research group New AutoMotive earlier in the day showed a 12% increase in June to 7,891 units.

The SMMT and New AutoMotive use different sources of data and methods of calculation, explaining the differences in the figures published.

Despite the growth in June, Tesla’s UK sales are still down nearly 2% so far this year, while those of Chinese rival BYD have increased nearly four-fold to 2,498 units, according to New AutoMotive.


Tesla logo at the Everything Electric exhibition.
Tesla sold 7,719 vehicles in the UK last month. REUTERS

US automaker Ford’s EV sales grew the fastest among its rivals in Britain in the first half of 2025, rising more than four-fold from a year earlier, New AutoMotive said.

“Further growth in sales, and the sector, will rely on increased and improved charging facilities to boost mainstream electric vehicle adoption,” Jamie Hamilton, automotive partner and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte, said.

The US-UK trade deal lowering some tariffs on imports from Britain, including for British car manufacturers that will now be able to export to the U.S. under a reduced 10% tariff quota from an earlier 27.5%, came into effect this week.



This story originally appeared on NYPost

Between horror and hope ordinary Iranians brave an uncertain future

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“To the whole world I have a message from Iran . . . This war is not our choice. We are not supporting it. But we feel that Israel is supporting us, caring about us . . . We are hostages here.” The face of the Iranian woman in the viral video from late June is masked under a black headwrap; only her eyes remain uncovered. Her voice is resolute, her words sharp and her English flawless. “Help us because we cannot stand against them with bare hands . . . We are scared not from Israel and the United States but from our own regime.”

Israel’s 12-Day War to dismantle Iran’s nuclear ambitions appears to have been successful, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls upon Iranians to consider toppling the Islamic regime. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The unknown woman is one of the many thousands who have declared their solidarity with the United States and Israel for trying to end Iran’s nuclear weapons program. To the surprise of many Iran watchers a “rallying around the flag” did not happen during the nation’s war with Israel. “We haven’t done it and we will not do it,” remarked another anonymous face in a different video, “because this is not our flag.” 

The disconnect between the aspirations of the Iranian government and the hopes of the Iranian people is aptly phrased by Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment for Peace. “The Iranian people want to be South Korea, while the regime wants to be North Korea. This is an untenable situation.”  

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has begun to encourage his countrymen rally around a future where their nation is no longer controlled by the Mullahs in Tehran. Samuel Corum for NY Post

By all accounts, the “North Korea” of the Middle East is in far deeper trouble than it is willing to admit. Domestically, internal opposition is steadily growing with a mere 22% of Iranians surveyed preferring an Islamic Republic over other political systemsThe same survey concludes that 86% of Iranians blame Iran’s dire economy on “domestic inefficiency and corruption.”  

Looking to deepen the divide between the regime and its people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly reached out to Iranians’ hearts and minds stating that he is not at war with the “great” and “brave” Iranian people, but with the Iranian regime. “We are clearing the path for you to achieve your objective, which is freedom,” he said as the war began.

Any reform in Iran takes place while considering the history of Mahsa Amini, the young woman killed by Iranian authorities in 2022 for failing to adhere to strict modest dress codes. IranWire via REUTERS

His broadcasts in Farsi subtitles during prime evening hours across Iran have succeeded by at least one happy measure: an old but hugely popular song, “Bibi-Gol” (“A flower called Bibi”), was recently dedicated to the Israeli prime minister (whose nickname is “Bibi”) in appreciation for his support of Iranians’ call for freedom.

Persian creativity aside, many of the Iranians I have spoken with are realistic, gripped with both hope and fear. Arvin, a 21-year old college student who wished to stay anonymous, feels the “otherness” of being an Iranian and welcoming attacks on his homeland. But he blames the mullahs. “My generation is suspended between two worlds: one that wants us to be free and prosperous. And another that rules over us with chain and lashes. We want to be part of the first world but are stuck in the second.”

Amini’s death set off a global campaign for reform in Iran that ultimately failed to take hold. REUTERS

Despite the regime’s weakened state and both Trump and Netanyahu’s prodding to Iranians to rise up, for now Iranians have mostly opted to hunker down. Their fear is real. According to ISNA News and the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran, a “season of traitor killing” has begun: a crackdown on Iran’s Bahai, Kurd, Baluch and Jewish citizens that has resulted in hundreds of arrests and scores of death sentences.

Historically, when given a choice between reform and repression, Tehran has opted for strangulation, exacting revenge and enacting draconian measures to retain its grip on power. Azar, a 22-year-old nursing student who joined the jubilant Iranian protestors on the first night of the bombings, has been in hiding ever since. “They have cameras that identify people,” she told me over a hushed phone call. “I shouldn’t be on this call with you.”

Like Amini (above), hundreds of Iranians have been arrested — and dozens killed — amid a crackdown by regime authorities in the wake of the war with Israel. ZUMAPRESS.com

How are Iranians coping? Hundreds of thousands leave the country annually — some 180,000 in 2019 alone — for North America and Europe where their advanced degrees and professional skill sets have been in high demand. Exact figures are hard to verify, but according to a 2014 study, this worsening “brain drain” accounts for an annual loss of $150 billion to the Islamic Republic’s economy. 

The regime has no plans to reverse the tide, long branding those who leave as traitors. “They say the brains escaped. Let them escape . . . they are treacherous brains,”  railed the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, in 1985.

Those who remain hang on to the faint hope that the regime will collapse under the weight of its own brutality. While the clerics are in the throes of reconstituting their power in the aftermath of the Israeli and American bombings, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has stepped up his activities to unite Iranians. Earlier this week he announced plans for a summit “of national cooperation” to lead the country in a “democratic transition.” 

Despite efforts like this one by Iranian leaders such as President, Masoud Pezeshkian to rally citizens around the flag, the war with Israel has only revealed cracks in regime authority that have been deepening for decades. APAImages/Shutterstock

For many others, the 12-day war and Israel’s attacks on symbolic regime institutions — such as the Basij militia headquarters, the notorious Evin prison and the state television station (IRIB) — represent a new kind of hope, one that is backed by the hard power of Washington and Tel Aviv. 

“This regime should end,” pleads the masked woman in perfect English. “If you leave this regime with these wounds they will hurt all of us — here, in Europe and in America. Please help us.”  

Nazee Moinian is an adjunct fellow at the Middle East Institute.



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