5 things you need to know Tuesday
1. Greek $1.8 billion IMF loan repayment due
Greece has already indicated that it will not be able to make a loan payment to the International Monetary Fundy Tuesday, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said. As talks between Greece and its creditors have broken down, global markets have tumbled over fears that the country's attempts to strike a better deal could see it forced out of the eurozone. Its membership of the European Union is also at stake.
2. Apple Music launches — and it's free to start
The new music streaming service from Apple -- perhaps made (more) popular by Taylor Swift -- will make its debut Tuesday. For $9.99 a month, Apple Music subscribers can access the full iTunes library -- think Pandora meets Spotify (two of its biggest competitors). Apple Music also aims to personalize its music by making suggestions based on customers' preferences. The much-anticipated debut comes after Swift influenced Apple to reverse its decision to give artists no royalty payments during its three-month trial period. To get Apple Music, you'll need to download the new iOS update to find the new Apple Music application on the home screen.
3. U.S. Women face toughest opponent yet
The USA has their swagger back. Despite a semifinal showdown with tournament favorite and world No.1 Germany on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET), the U.S. is showing more confidence than at any time over the past month. The team will rely on tips from Ali Krieger, the only fluent German speaker on the U.S. squad who played professionally for 1. FFC Frankfurt for five years. They'll also rely on goalkeeper Hope Solo, who hasn't been tested much this tournament. Regardless of whether the USA wins or loses, they'll play one more game: either Saturday for third place if they lose against Germany, or Sunday for the championship.
4. Chris Christie is set to join the crowded GOP presidential race
Many Republicans urged New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to seek the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, but he decided against a bid. Not so for 2016: He's expected to join the race Tuesday at an event at his former high school in Livingston, N.J., making him the 14th Republican to announce intentions for the White House. At this point, Christie, who will remain in office during his campaign, is a long-shot presidential contender. Here are six things to know about him.
5. Leap second at 8 p.m.: How will you spend it?
Get ready to add an extra second to your day. At midnight Coordinated Universal Time (8 p.m. ET on Tuesday), a leap second will take place to adjust the Earth's time in coordination with an atomic clock created in the 1950s. Scientists say the speed of the earth's rotation is inconsistent, so the UCT allows for a more accurate measurement of time. An extra second is added to our clocks around every 10 years and is particularly important for things like GPS navigation, to accurately measure location and distance.
And, the essentials:
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms will pelt portions of the eastern U.S. while the western heat wave continues.
Stocks: U.S. stock futures were higher Tuesday.
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