New York City Imposes New Tax on Luxury Second Homes to Boost Revenue

Zuckerberg spars with UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili on Lake Tahoe barge

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg engaged in a sparring session with UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili on a barge on Lake Tahoe. The two practiced striking and wrestling techniques during the informal bout. Zuckerberg humorously noted that Dvalishvili persuaded him to remove his shirt during the session. His wife, Priscilla Chan, was present nearby, paddling in a canoe. This is not their first encounter, as the two previously sparred in December 2025.

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Hiroshima's Oyster Farmers Report Up to 90% Mortality, Threatening Livelihoods

Oyster farmers in Hiroshima, Japan's leading oyster-producing region accounting for 60% of the country's farmed supply, are facing devastating losses this season. Mortality rates have surged to as high as 90%, far exceeding normal levels. Authorities are investigating rising sea temperatures and broader environmental changes as likely causes. The crisis is rippling beyond farms, putting local restaurants, tourism, and dependent livelihoods at risk. Government aid is offering some short-term relief, but a long-term sustainable solution has yet to be found.