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forbes.comtechnology4 hrs ago
Tesla Launches Home Energy System That Manages Solar, Batteries and EVs
@SawyerMerritt reported that Tesla introduced Tesla Home, a system that manages household energy use with its Opticaster software. The platform predicts solar output and consumption to shift appliance operation and battery charging toward lower-cost periods.
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abcnews.go.compolitics4 hrs ago
Trump Administration Moves to Ease Federal Gun Rules and Challenge State Restrictions
The Trump administration is moving to reduce federal firearm purchase rules and suing several jurisdictions over their restrictions. The Justice Department and ATF have outlined about three dozen changes since earlier this year. The steps follow President Trump's campaign pledge…
The Hollywood Reporterworld5 hrs ago
NBC July 4 Fireworks Special Draws 11.2 Million Viewers
NBC's annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special reached 11.2 million viewers across platforms, a 59 percent increase from the prior year. Fox News recorded its highest Independence Day viewership on record with 3.3 million in primetime.
Reasonpolitics11 hrs ago
U.K. Proposes Rules to Promote BBC and Other Public Broadcasters on Social Media
U.K. authorities proposed rules to feature content from BBC and other public service media on social platforms. In the U.S., Project 2029 calls for identity verification and a ban on social media use by those under 16, while the Supreme Court addressed geofence warrants.
abcnews.go.compolitics13 hrs ago
Supreme Court to review rifle possession bans from Illinois and Connecticut
The Supreme Court agreed on June 30 to hear challenges to local and state laws restricting certain semi-automatic rifles. The consolidated cases will examine whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect possession of AR-15-platform firearms. Oral arguments are scheduled f…
business15 hrs ago
Sberbank Plans Crypto Wallet and Digital Depository by December 2026
Russia's largest bank will add cryptocurrency services to its Sberbank Online and SberInvestments platforms after new legislation takes effect in September. The move follows years of shifting Russian policy on digital assets.
politics1 day ago
Temu Joins Australian Product Safety Pledge in June 2026
Online retailer Temu signed the voluntary Australian Product Safety Pledge in June 2026. The step follows a 2024 incident in which a child suffered burns from a hoodie purchased on the platform. Consumer groups continue to press for mandatory safety rules.
awfulannouncing.compolitics1 day ago
Government permits gambling ads on streaming services during live sports
New rules let digital platforms display gambling advertisements at half-time and quarter-time breaks for registered adult users who do not opt out. The changes replace an existing advertising blackout that applied to live sport streamed between 5am and 8.30pm.
nypost.comfinance1 day ago
U.S.-Linked Wallets Led Polymarket Political Trading with $571 Million Despite IP Block
On-chain analysis shows U.S. wallets led all countries in volume on the offshore platform over the past year. Activity concentrated in geopolitics contracts that U.S. venues do not list.
pinstripealley.comsports1 day ago
Twins Face Yankees at 1:35 p.m. ET on Peacock
The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees play the final game of their weekend series on July 5. The contest is one of 15 MLB games airing exclusively on NBC platforms.
airedale.futurecdn.netai1 day ago
Alibaba Bans Staff Use of Anthropic Claude Code After Tool Flagged China Connections
Alibaba directed employees to stop using Anthropic's Claude Code after the tool flagged connections from China. The company instructed staff to switch to its internal Qoder platform instead.
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sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Study Finds 60 Percent of Social Media Safety Tools for Children Fall Short
Researchers tested 86 safety features on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. About 60 percent did not function as described or were not reachable by children. The platforms disputed the findings and described ongoing improvements.
The Independentworld1 day ago
Facebook page with AI videos on UK issues reaches millions without labels
A Facebook page called Life in Britain has posted AI-generated videos on immigration and government policy that have drawn millions of views. The page's managers are listed in Sri Lanka, and the platform has not added warnings after the content was flagged more than a month ago.
benzinga.comscience1 day ago
New California Wildfire Prediction Market Opens with Simulated Trading Only, Real-Money Betting Pending
A new platform called Wyldfyre opened simulated trading on California fires using NASA and federal perimeter data. Earlier, Polymarket hosted nearly 20 wildfire questions in January 2025 that drew $1.2 million in bets. Federal and state agencies said they do not use such data for…
abcnews.go.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Fire Breaks Out on Brooklyn Bridge During New York July Fourth Fireworks
A fire ignited on the Brooklyn Bridge during the city's July 4, 2026 fireworks display. Firefighters extinguished the minor blazes on launch platforms within minutes, with no injuries reported and the structure confirmed safe.
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axios.comworld2 days ago
More Than 2,500 Drones Form Patriotic Display Over Texas for America 250
Over 2,500 drones illuminated the Texas sky in a coordinated light show marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The display was part of ABC's multi-platform broadcast covering celebrations across all 50 states.
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cnbc.comsports2 days ago
Fox Sports Carries All 104 Matches of 2026 World Cup Across Platforms
Fox Sports is broadcasting every match of the 2026 World Cup live on Fox and FS1 with 4K streaming on Fox One. The network has expanded its studio programming and distribution since the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
business2 days ago
Disney Streaming Services Reach Largest U.S. Viewership Share in Nearly Three Years but Still Trail Netflix
Nielsen data showed Disney platforms took their biggest monthly slice of American television viewing in almost three years during March 2026. Business Insider reported the services also posted their strongest showing versus Netflix in nearly a year while the direct-to-consumer un…
pcgamesn.compolitics2 days ago
President Trump Reported Roblox Stock Trades in 2025 Disclosures
President Donald Trump disclosed 12 purchases and eight sales of Roblox shares last year along with small gains. The filings coincide with lawsuits from seven states and other regulatory actions against the platform.
technology3 days ago
X Moves Livestream Tools into Creator Studio
X has relocated its livestream management features from a standalone Live Studio into the existing Creator Studio platform. The change consolidates tools for going live, connecting with followers, and managing streams in one location.
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forbes.comworld3 days ago
ASIC Report Finds Gaps in Superannuation Platform Fee Caps and Advice Checks
Australia's financial regulator reviewed six large platform trustees holding $400 billion in retirement savings. The review identified shortfalls in fee caps, document sampling, and behavior monitoring. Commissioner Simone Constant discussed the findings in a public interview.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Fighter Jets Practice Runs Over Washington Ahead of Fourth of July
@CBSNews reported that military jets conducted training flights over the capital on Friday. The network also scheduled a three-hour special for Saturday evening across its platforms.
ai3 days ago
Schneider Electric to Acquire Cognite for $3.1 Billion
Schneider Electric agreed to buy Cognite, an industrial data platform company, in a cash deal valued at $3.1 billion. The transaction values Cognite at 18.2 times its reported 2025 revenue of more than $170 million.
AP Newsworld3 days ago
Study Links Drone Incursions at European Bases to Russian Intelligence
A new assessment concludes that recent drone flights over several Royal Air Force installations were likely part of a coordinated intelligence operation. The report points to commercial vessels as possible launch platforms but notes the evidence remains circumstantial.
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gizmodo.comtechnology4 days ago
The Onion Takes Over InfoWars and Will Air Two New Shows on July 2
The satirical outlet premiered programming on July 2 and pledged donations from merchandise sales to Sandy Hook families. The move follows the 2022 sale of the platform once owned by Alex Jones.
alternet.orgpolitics4 days ago
President Says Communism Threatens U.S. if Democrats Win Midterms
The president stated that communism would endanger the country if Democrats prevail in the November midterm elections. Experts said the characterization does not match the positions of Democratic candidates or the party platform.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
eSafety Commissioner Says Platforms Now Require Independent Verification Before Removing Violent Content
Julie Inman Grant told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion that major platforms now require independent verification before acting on flagged material. She cited X Corp resistance to three takedown orders and a shift at Meta from five to 19 strikes before sus…
channel4.comtechnology4 days ago
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and department to stop posting on X
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced that she and her department are leaving X. The move follows the attorney general's office decision last month and comes amid concerns over platform content.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.combusiness4 days ago
eToro Leads $12.5 Million Round for Onchain Derivatives Platform Extended
Digital broker eToro led a $12.5 million funding round for Extended on July 2. The investment supports plans to integrate perpetual futures into the Zengo wallet acquired in April.
TechCrunchworld4 days ago
DHS Probes Cyberattack on Intelligence-Sharing Platform
Federal officials are investigating a breach of the Homeland Security Information Network that occurred in late May and early June. The unclassified system is used by government agencies to coordinate responses to major events.
vox.compolitics4 days ago
Polymarket Bettor Places $400,000 Wager on Russian Leader's Removal by Year-End
A single anonymous account on the prediction platform Polymarket placed roughly $400,000 in bets that a Russian leader will leave office before December 31. The wager was reported by Forbes on July 2, 2026.
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hollywoodreporter.comworld4 days ago
Cross-party MPs ask ministers to review UK broadcast of Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear
A group of more than 50 MPs from six parties wrote to the culture secretary urging examination of whether the preschool series can continue on UK platforms. The letter cites episodes showing Soviet-era clothing and argues the content amounts to unsubtle propaganda.
insidermonkey.comfinance4 days ago
KKR and SK Form $1.3 Billion Renewable Energy Platform in South Korea
Global investment firm KKR and South Korea’s SK Inc are creating a renewable energy platform valued at about $1.3 billion. The platform combines 1.7 GW of operating capacity with a development pipeline targeting 10 GW total.
livemint.comtechnology4 days ago
Bhavin Turakhia Commits $30 Million of His Own Money to Enterprise AI Platform Neo
Indian entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is funding his new venture with $30 million of personal capital. Neo integrates project management, documents, file storage, and AI into one model-agnostic system. The platform launched internally in April 2026 and is preparing an external roll…
world5 days agoUpdated
Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services to Pay $600 Million in Settlement
The companies reached an agreement with the Justice Department to resolve allegations that their platforms allowed illegal pharmaceutical sales. The settlement requires payment without any admission of liability.
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abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
U.S. Army Ends Stryker Laser Program and JLTV Buys, Shifts Focus to Hybrid Light Vehicles
The Army ended its Stryker-based DE-MSHORAD program and is pursuing the ISV-Heavy and upgraded JLTV platforms for directed energy weapons. Defense News reported the moves target power generation shortfalls on existing vehicles.
world5 days ago
Labor to Introduce Gambling Advertising Bill to Parliament Thursday
The bill limits TV and radio ads during daytime hours, bans stadium and jersey advertising, and requires social media platforms to create an opt-out system for adults.
en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
Meta to Restrict High-Profile WhatsApp Usernames to Verified Owners
Meta Platforms Inc. announced a policy change for WhatsApp usernames. The company will limit high-profile names to legitimate owners to reduce impersonation.
Rapplerpolitics5 days ago
Senate Hearing Examines Tacloban Shooting and Online Group 764
Senator Risa Hontiveros led a July 1, 2026 hearing on the Tacloban City school shooting and online extremist recruitment. Experts described grooming layers in games and private platforms. Rappler reported testimony from psychologists, police, and cybersecurity specialists.
business5 days ago
New Service Offers Broadway Subscriptions Starting at $90 a Month
A new service named prioriTIX began offering monthly ticket packages to Broadway musicals and plays last week. The platform starts at $90 per month and seeks to address post-pandemic declines in theater subscriptions.
soranews24.comworld5 days ago
Sharon D Clarke to Play Othello in RSC Production Set in Climate-Changed Future
GB News reported that Sharon D Clarke will star as Othello in a Royal Shakespeare Company staging reimagined as a Black lesbian woman. The production runs February to April 2027 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
insurancejournal.combusiness5 days ago
Shell Sells 50% Stake in Na Kika Platform to Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy for $1.7 Billion
Shell agreed to sell half its interest in the Na Kika deepwater platform and related Gulf of Mexico assets to Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy. The $1.7 billion transaction includes associated fields and the Coulomb tieback.
koreatimes.co.krbusiness5 days ago
KKR to Run New $1.3 Billion South Korea Renewable Platform While SK Group Keeps Minority Stake
Cnbc reported that KKR will manage a new 2 trillion won renewable energy platform combining wind, solar and fuel cell assets from SK Group. The venture starts with 1.7 gigawatts of capacity and targets 10 gigawatts to supply AI data centers and semiconductor plants.
The Vergetechnology6 days ago
Google Ends Tenor API Access for Third-Party Apps on June 30 While Keeping Website Live
Google ended access to the Tenor API on June 30, 2026. The Tenor website and its GIF library remain available while affected platforms migrate to other services.
forbes.comfinance6 days ago
British ESG Platform Enters Administration and Seeks Buyers
World Wide Generation, operator of the G17 Eco sustainability reporting platform, has appointed administrators and opened bidding for the business. The London-based firm previously counted HSBC, Unilever, and AWS among its clients and had raised about £15 million since 2016.
The Vergetechnology6 days ago
iPhone 18 Pro Drop Test Videos Removed from X but Reposted by Other Accounts After Supplier Breach
Videos of an iPhone 18 Pro drop test were taken down from X after a data breach at Tata Electronics. The Verge reported that an imitating account was suspended and other posts were removed for violating platform rules.
thewire.inworld6 days ago
FATF Removes Algeria From Grey List Less Than Two Years After Adding It
The Financial Action Task Force delisted Algeria after it completed an action plan addressing supervision and sanctions gaps. Algeria had been added to the list in October 2024. Atlantic Council reported the decision followed reforms including new laws and a beneficial ownership…
flipboard.combusiness6 days ago
New York Life to Offer High-Yield Bond Fund Subscriptions in USDC via Centrifuge Platform
New York Life Investment Management is launching a tokenized version of its U.S. high-yield corporate bond strategy. Subscriptions and redemptions will settle in USDC on Centrifuge's platform.
cnbc.combusiness6 days ago
Judge Orders Six Defendants to Pay $5.5 Million but Leaves Seventh Defendant Out of Ruling
A federal judge entered a default judgment requiring NanoBit Limited and five related defendants to pay more than $5.5 million for operating a fake crypto trading platform that defrauded at least 18 investors. The SEC announced the ruling on June 30, 2026.
TechCrunchtechnology6 days ago
OKX to Open AI Marketplace for Agents to Developers on Tuesday
OKX will launch a marketplace Tuesday allowing AI agents to hire one another, settle payments, and build on-chain reputations. The platform opens after a closed beta with 50 providers and draws on the exchange's prior wallet and stablecoin tools.
theconversation.comtechnology7 days ago
Tidal to Stop Royalties and Add Labels on Fully AI-Generated Tracks Starting June 29
Tidal announced on June 29, 2026, that it will no longer pay royalties on tracks identified as 100 percent AI-generated. The platform will add labels to such tracks from July 15 and remove fraudulent AI content mid-July.
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theverge.comtechnology7 days ago
StoryGraph Integrates With Kobo E-Readers for Automatic Reading Tracking
StoryGraph connected its platform to Rakuten’s Kobo devices on Monday, enabling automatic updates when users finish books. The feature covers both e-books and audiobooks across Kobo hardware and apps.
nypost.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
French Parliament Passes Bill Imposing Fees and Ad Ban on High-Volume Low-Repair-Cost Clothing Sellers
The French parliament approved legislation on Monday that sets per-item fees and advertising restrictions for companies selling high volumes of low-quality clothing. The measure targets platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress.
wccftech.comai7 days ago
Anthropic Claude Models Now Run on Nvidia GB300 Blackwell Ultra in Azure
Anthropic's Claude models are now available on Nvidia's GB300 Blackwell Ultra platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. The integration expands access to advanced AI inference hardware for enterprise users.
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Rapplerworld7 days ago
Philippine tourism agency launches discounted domestic travel deals
The Department of Tourism rolled out more than 3,000 discounted hotel, tour, flight, and travel platform offers under its new domestic tourism campaign. The campaign website crashed on its first day after launch on June 26.
focustaiwan.twworld7 days ago
Malaysia Reports 4.7 Million Chinese Visitors in 2025, Runs Digital Campaign for 2026
Chinese arrivals rose 25 percent last year, making China Malaysia's second-largest source market. Tourism Malaysia is promoting the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign through short videos and social platforms.
The Independentworld7 days ago
Prosus Reports 84% Rise in Adjusted Earnings After Just Eat Takeaway Acquisition
Prosus posted higher group revenues and earnings for the year after completing its £3.6 billion purchase of Just Eat Takeaway. The company also recorded revenue and adjusted profit from the delivery platform in the first six months of ownership.
washingtonpost.comworld7 days ago
Australia Proposes Doubling Fines on Social Media Platforms and Expanding eSafety Powers to Enforce Under-16 Account Ban
The government will introduce draft legislation this week raising the maximum penalty to 99 million Australian dollars. Communications Minister Anika Wells said platforms had resisted the restrictions that took effect in December.
bbc.co.ukworld7 days ago
Police Find No Evidence of Child Trafficking in Viral Vinted Listings
French authorities are examining listings on the resale platform Vinted after viral social media videos highlighted high-priced toys described with human traits. Police in France and Germany are involved, while Vinted says it found no evidence of trafficking.
forbes.combusiness7 days ago
Cannes Lions 2026 featured creator hub and brand-hosted parties on the beach and in the hills
Forbes reported that platforms hosted multiple creator-focused parties and activations during the advertising festival. More than 200 top creators attended an official beach hub behind the Palais. Events included breakfasts, concerts, and a final dinner on advertising's future.