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vanguardngr.comfinance2 hrs ago
Markets Fall as Chip Stocks Drop and Oil Prices Rise
Major U.S. indexes declined as semiconductor shares fell and energy prices climbed. Traders also reacted to reports of an attack on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Al-Monitorworld10 min agoUpdated
U.S. Central Command Conducts Strikes on Iranian Positions Following Vessel Attacks
U.S. Central Command forces hit command centers, air defenses and other targets on July 7, 2026. Fires broke out at the Port of Shahid Haqqani in Bandar Abbas. The action followed earlier attacks on commercial ships.
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espn.comsports2 hrs ago
Lakers Sign Kevon Looney to One-Year Deal as Backup Center
The team added the 30-year-old veteran on a one-year, $3.9 million contract. Looney will back up newly acquired starter Walker Kessler.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 hrs ago
Luge Canada Names Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski Head Coach Through 2030
Luge Canada appointed three-time Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski as head coach through the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. Kurowski replaces Robert Fegg, whose contract ended in May after four years.
abcnews.go.comscience3 hrs ago
Katherine Scarlett Steps Down as Chair of White House Environmental Council After Rollback of Decades-Old Review Rules
Katherine Scarlett has left her post leading the White House Council on Environmental Quality after overseeing changes to federal environmental review rules. She will join the consulting firm CGCN Group, with her chief of staff now serving as acting chair.
variety.combusiness3 hrs ago
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings sue Sony for $18 million in royalties
The producer and his label filed a breach-of-contract suit in New York federal court on July 6, alleging Sony Music Entertainment underpaid royalties tied to multiple artists. The complaint seeks at least $18 million plus interest and fees.
sports4 hrs agoUpdated
Jokic to Sign Denver Extension Next Summer, Delaying Larger Deal
Nikola Jokic said he will sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets next summer. The three-time MVP made the remarks after Serbia's 94-81 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a FIBA qualifier.
BBC Newspolitics4 hrs ago
Farage to Resign as Clacton MP and Contest By-Election to Seek Fresh Mandate
Nigel Farage announced on 7 July 2026 that he will vacate his parliamentary seat and stand again in a by-election expected in August. The move follows an ongoing standards inquiry into a £5 million gift and other financial scrutiny.
politics10 min agoUpdated
U.S. District Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoena for Fulton County 2020 Election Worker Data
Judge William M. Ray II on July 7 blocked the Justice Department from obtaining names and contact details of thousands of Fulton County election workers. The order cited an expired statute of limitations and risks of chilling future participation. The department said it is review…
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics5 hrs ago
Activist membership application rejected after banner incident at press club address
A membership application from an activist who purchased a ticket to a June 17 event was rejected after a banner was lowered onstage. Police have interviewed staff as part of an ongoing investigation but have not filed charges.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness5 hrs ago
Trial to Deliver Compact Apartments for Single Renters in Sydney
A build-to-rent project will test 30-35 square metre apartments aimed at single-person households. The units form part of larger buildings that also include homes for couples and families.
cnbc.compolitics5 hrs ago
Mexico Investigates Possible Sovereignty Breach in 2024 Drug Lord Capture
Mexico announced Tuesday it is examining whether U.S. actions during the 2024 arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada violated its sovereignty. The inquiry comes amid ongoing diplomatic friction over cross-border law enforcement operations.
politics5 hrs ago
Poll Finds 30% of Jewish American Adults Say Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza
An AP-NORC survey released July 7, 2026, shows 30% of Jewish American adults describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The poll also records a broader decline in U.S. support for Israel after years of bipartisan backing.
espn.co.uksports6 hrs ago
Hosts in World Cup cities report higher short-term rental revenue
Airbnb hosts in 16 North American host cities are earning an estimated $212 million during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Women represent 53 percent of active hosts and 50.5 percent of bookings for the tournament period.
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politics6 hrs ago
Lawsuit challenges ICE warning notice sent after email calling acting director a 'monstrous' Nazi-like figure
David Streever sued the government Monday after receiving a warning notice over a January 2025 email to acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed the case in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. A similar notice went to another i…
yankodesign.comtechnology6 hrs ago
Lisbon Startup Amble Launches Open-Air Electric Buggy for Resorts
Amble introduced the Amble One, a compact electric vehicle with a 62-mile range and 40 mph top speed. The company targets hotels and resorts with deliveries planned for 2028.
espn.co.uksports6 hrs ago
Arsenal agrees to sign goalkeeper on free transfer
Arsenal reached an agreement to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds. The 26-year-old completed a medical and contract details at the club's training centre on Tuesday.
business6 hrs ago
South Korean shipbuilder ends Hamilton training partnership after losing submarine contract
Hanwha Ocean is withdrawing from a planned shipbuilding training hub in Hamilton after Canada selected a German firm to build new navy submarines. The remaining Canadian partners say they will continue the project without the South Korean company.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.comworld6 hrs ago
City Public Schools Spending Rises While Student Performance Stays Flat, Report Says
A new report finds that per-pupil spending in one city's public schools has increased substantially over the past decade while reading and math proficiency rates have remained largely unchanged. Officials and analysts cited in the report attribute the gap to factors other than fu…
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New York Postsports6 hrs ago
Wide receiver states 49ers voided contract guarantees in July
The player posted on Instagram that the team told media and fans he would return despite an earlier decision to void guarantees. He added he will not seek reinstatement and plans to play elsewhere this season.
sbs.com.ausports7 hrs ago
Paraguayan Senator Seeks Apology from Mbappé After Deleting Racist Posts
A Paraguayan senator deleted social media posts containing racist remarks about French soccer player Kylian Mbappé and requested an apology from him. The senator also threatened legal action if Mbappé does not retract his response to her comments.
nypost.combusiness7 hrs ago
Steve Wynn relists New York penthouse for $70 million after prior price cuts
The property returns to the market at the same price paid in 2012. A Beverly Hills residence listed at the same time went under contract for its original purchase price.
espn.comsports7 hrs ago
NBA teams exercise contract options ahead of free agency
Several NBA players and teams have exercised or declined contract options ahead of free agency. The moves affect roster flexibility for multiple franchises.
benzinga.comsports7 hrs ago
NHL teams complete offseason trades involving multiple wingers
Several NHL clubs exchanged players and draft picks in deals completed over three days. The transactions included salary-cap adjustments and contract extensions for forwards.
news.google.comsports7 hrs ago
Chase Stillman Signs One-Year Contract With Detroit Red Wings
Forward Chase Stillman agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old St. Louis native had been released by the Vancouver Canucks organization last month.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 hrs ago
Maple Leafs Sign First Overall Pick McKenna to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Gavin McKenna, the top selection in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year entry-level deal on Friday. The 18-year-old forward recorded strong numbers at Penn State and in junior hockey before the signing.
sports7 hrs ago
Nashville Predators Acquire Mavrik Bourque from Dallas Stars, Sign Him to Six-Year, $33 Million Contract
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million deal on Saturday. The 24-year-old forward was acquired from the Dallas Stars three days earlier along with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. The contract carries a $5.5 million annual salary cap hit.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 hrs ago
Ducks Re-Sign Mintyukov to Five-Year Deal Worth $7.2 Million AAV
The Anaheim Ducks signed restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year contract on Sunday. The deal carries a $7.2 million average annual value against the salary cap.
jns.orgsports7 hrs ago
Dallas Stars winger files for salary arbitration
The player filed for arbitration before the deadline, ending eligibility for an offer sheet from another team. An arbitrator will set the 2026-27 contract unless a deal is reached beforehand.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 hrs ago
Calgary Flames Sign Simon Nemec to Five-Year, $36.25 Million Contract
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million deal on Monday. The contract carries a $7.25 million annual cap hit through the 2030-31 season.
sports7 hrs ago
Alex Ovechkin Signs One-Year Contract with Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin agreed to a one-year deal with an average annual value of $4.25 million last Thursday. The 40-year-old, who turns 41 in September, returns for his 22nd NHL season after posting 32 goals and 32 assists in 82 games last year.
winnipegfreepress.comsports10 min agoUpdated
Ottawa Senators Sign Claude Giroux to One-Year Contract Worth $5 Million
The deal keeps the forward with Ottawa for his 20th NHL season. It carries a $2 million salary-cap hit and $3 million in performance bonuses.
espn.comsports4 hrs agoUpdated
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson to undergo left wrist surgery after title run
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is scheduled for surgery on his left wrist after playing through the injury during the team's 2026 NBA championship series. He is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer.
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app.buzzsumo.comai7 hrs ago
Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork to Web and Mobile for Max Subscribers
Claude Cowork, previously limited to desktop, now runs on web and mobile starting Tuesday. The update lets users manage tasks across devices while background agents continue without an active connection.
nypost.compolitics7 hrs ago
Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Triggering Clacton By-Election He Plans to Contest
British politician Nigel Farage resigned his parliamentary seat on July 7, 2026. He said he would stand in the resulting by-election for the Clacton constituency.
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Yonhapbusiness8 hrs ago
South Korea Asks U.S. Trade Office to Revise Proposed 12.5 Percent Tariff
The South Korean Embassy in Washington submitted formal comments on July 7 urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to drop or adjust a proposed tariff tied to forced-labor enforcement. The embassy said the measure lacks factual support and conflicts with existing bilat…
Washington Examinerpolitics8 hrs ago
Stevens Launches Website Targeting El Sayed Record Ahead of Debate as She Trails in Polls
Rep. Haley Stevens created Abdulfacts.com to contrast Abdul el Sayed's claims with reported outcomes ahead of their Tuesday debate. The site launch follows Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the Michigan Senate race. The Aug. 4 primary winner faces former Rep. Mike Rogers in Nove…
americanbanker.comai8 hrs ago
Treasury Draft Report Examines AI Impact on Retirement Savings
A draft Treasury Department report obtained by NOTUS warns that an artificial intelligence downturn could threaten millions of Americans' retirement savings through exposure in stock markets and index funds. The analysis contrasts with public support for AI investment from Treasu…
forbes.comai8 hrs ago
Chinese Government Uses AI Tools for Propaganda Campaigns
Chinese operatives used ChatGPT to generate content criticizing data-center construction and to plan a social-media campaign targeting Japanese immigration policy. OpenAI blocked the accounts after detecting the activity.
soompi.comai8 hrs ago
British Columbia Preparing Legal Action Against OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting
The B.C. government says it will pursue legal options against OpenAI after an 18-year-old killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge in February. Officials cite the company's alleged failure to report violent prompts made on its ChatGPT platform before the attack.
deadline.comfinance8 hrs ago
Louise Lasser, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Star, Dies at 87
Actress Louise Lasser, known for the 1970s syndicated series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and roles in Woody Allen films, died Monday in New York City at age 87. Her friend Susan Charlotte confirmed the death.
tvline.comworld8 hrs ago
Actress Known for TV Role as Ohio Housewife Dies at 87
An actress who appeared in several films and television series died at age 87. She gained recognition for portraying a suburban housewife in a 1970s sitcom and had earlier roles in movies directed by a comedian who was also her husband at the time.
politics8 hrs ago
NATO Members Announce Aerial Surveillance Deals at Summit
Several NATO countries signed contracts for new airborne early-warning and maritime patrol aircraft during the alliance summit. The agreements cover systems from Sweden and the United States and are valued in the billions of dollars.
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foxnews.compolitics9 hrs ago
Trump Urges GOP to Pursue Reconciliation Package for SAVE America Act Provisions and Defense Funds After Senate Stalls Bill
President Donald Trump on July 7 called for passing portions of the SAVE America Act and $350 billion in defense funding through budget reconciliation. The approach reverses his position from last month and aims to start the process next week.
nypost.comworld9 hrs ago
Falcons sign wide receiver Drake London to four-year, $141 million extension through 2030
Drake London agreed to a four-year, $141 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons that runs through 2030 and includes $100 million guaranteed. The 24-year-old receiver, selected eighth overall in the 2022 draft, also proposed to Sofia Rose Gabay on July 2.
abcnews.go.comsports9 hrs ago
Kyle Lowry retires after one-day contract with Raptors
Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors and announced his retirement after 20 NBA seasons. The move fulfills his earlier pledge to end his career with the team that won the 2019 NBA championship.
abcnews.go.comsports9 hrs ago
Mitchell Signs Four-Year, $273 Million Extension With Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. The deal was reached on the first day Mitchell became eligible for a new contract.
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espn.comsports9 hrs ago
NHL Teams Complete Multiple Player Contracts Over Two Days
Several NHL clubs finalized contracts with returning and incoming players from June 30 through July 2. Deals ranged from one-year minimum-salary agreements to multi-year pacts averaging several million dollars annually.
news.sky.compolitics10 hrs ago
Nigel Farage Resigns as Member of Parliament for Clacton
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation from the Clacton seat on July 7, 2026. The move triggers a by-election that Farage described as a contest between the people and the establishment. He won the constituency with an 8,405 majority in 2024.
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conservativehome.compolitics8 hrs agoUpdated
Farage Resigns, Triggering Clacton By-Election; Restore Britain Will Not Contest
Rupert Lowe confirmed his party will skip the Clacton by-election. He said Restore Britain may stand in a second contest once investigations into Farage’s finances conclude.
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news.sky.compolitics10 hrs ago
Reform UK leader resigns as MP to trigger by-election in Clacton
The leader of Reform UK has resigned his parliamentary seat and said he will stand again in the resulting by-election. He cited anger over a donations scandal as the reason for the move.
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www2.politicalbetting.compolitics10 hrs ago
Nigel Farage Says The Times Photo of Daughter's Home Threatens Her Security
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the editor of The Times published a photograph of his daughter's residence last week and accused Sky News of lying about contacting the family.
politics8 hrs agoUpdated
Farage to Resign Clacton Seat and Stand in By-Election Over Undeclared Gift Inquiry
Nigel Farage announced July 7 that he will resign as Member of Parliament for Clacton and contest the resulting by-election. The move follows a standards investigation into an undeclared £5 million gift received before the 2024 election.
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Nbc Newsworld11 hrs ago
Afghan National Dies in ICE Custody One Day After Detention
An Afghan national who had fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. The death occurred one day after his arrest for deportation proceedings.
ABC Newspolitics11 hrs agoUpdated
New York man sues ICE over email to former agency head
David Streever filed suit against ICE after two officers visited his Rochester home in June and left a notice stating that an email he sent months earlier was considered a threat. The email was sent in January to the agency's acting director following the fatal shooting of Renee…
news.sky.compolitics12 hrs ago
Mourners at Iranian Funeral Display Anti-U.S. Symbols
Attendees at a funeral in Iran displayed effigies and damaged images of a U.S. president. The actions occurred during public mourning that is expected to pause upcoming diplomatic talks.
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theverge.comtechnology13 hrs ago
YouTube Keeps Video Labeling Sydney Survivor as Crisis Actor
A Google executive told a government inquiry the video meets platform standards and will stay online. The video questions the authenticity of footage showing a survivor of the December Sydney attack. The inquiry is examining the spread of antisemitism in Australia.
swarajyamag.comworld13 hrs ago
Senator Calls for Disclosure on Aircraft Used in President's Turkey Trip
A senator requested details on the funding and arrangements for the aircraft that carried the president to Turkey. The aircraft is linked to a Turkish energy company that has sought power contracts with the Liberian government.
usethebitcoin.comfinance13 hrs ago
Revolut to delist USDT for EEA users by August 31
Revolut announced it will remove USDT trading for users in the European Economic Area by August 31. The move follows similar actions by other platforms to meet MiCA requirements.
abcnews.go.comtechnology1 day ago
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Bid to Block Texas App Store Accountability Act
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 declined to halt enforcement of a Texas law requiring age verification for app downloads and parental consent for minors. The one-sentence orders allow the statute to take effect during ongoing litigation.