Splainer LITE: Missing: Apple of Intelligence

Aaj ki khabar includes Apple’s disappointing grand reveal at WWDC 2025, the latest on Trump vs LA and why global reforestation isn’t a silver bullet. Our fave bit: Wu-Tang Clan’s new video game!

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