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Washington Examinerpolitics11 hrs ago
Secret Service Seeks Sword Removal from Statues and Permanent Fencing at Lafayette Square
Officials presented plans on July 15 to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts for security upgrades around the White House perimeter. The changes target temporary barriers and statue features near Lafayette Square.
theiranproject.compolitics14 hrs ago
U.S. Launches Sixth Night of Strikes on Iran as Tehran Rejects Interference in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces launched strikes at 2 p.m. ET on July 16 to degrade Iranian military capabilities. The action continues a blockade involving more than 10,000 U.S. personnel and follows earlier combat operations announced in February.
The Vergetechnology17 hrs ago
Apple Planning OLED iPad Mini for 2026 at Higher Price
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported the upgrade could arrive this fall. The device would follow recent price increases across Apple’s lineup tied to a RAM shortage.
The Vergetechnology19 hrs ago
Leaked Galaxy Z Flip 8 specs show Exynos 2600 chip, 45 W charging, and largely unchanged design
The Verge reported leaked images and specifications for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8. The device features an upgraded processor and faster charging while keeping the prior model's design and core specifications.
Japan Timesworld1 day ago
Japan Releases National Test Results Showing Elementary Declines and Junior-High Gains
The education ministry published 2026 results on July 16 showing lower average correct answer rates for sixth graders and higher rates for third-year junior high students. The English exam for junior high students used computer-based testing for the first time in three years.
benzinga.comworld2 days ago
Hong Kong Bill to Enable Co-Location at Upgraded Huanggang Port Advances
Hong Kong authorities will accelerate renovation and testing at the Huanggang Port checkpoint once the Legislative Council approves the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill. The measure sets the legal framework for a co-location arrangement at the border.
forbes.combusiness2 days agoUpdated
Circle Launches OpenUSD; Mizuho Cuts Price Target to $50, Shares Dip 0.6%
Mizuho Financial Group downgraded Circle to underperform from neutral and lowered its price target to $50 from $85. The bank cited OpenUSD's pass-through model as a threat to Circle's margins on USDC reserves.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics2 days ago
White House North Portico Columns and Doors Undergoing Repairs and Security Upgrades
Construction crews installed tarps and scaffolding at the North Portico last week. The work addresses column damage and door security enhancements, with completion expected around mid-September.
teslarati.comtechnology3 days ago
SpaceX Plans July 16 Test Launch of Uncrewed Starship from Texas
SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 on July 16, 2026, from Starbase in Texas. The mission will deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites and test upgrades after Flight 12.
mexiconewsdaily.comfinance3 days ago
Meta to Invest Over $1 Billion in Local Infrastructure for Data Center Expansion
Meta will spend more than $1 billion on local infrastructure upgrades tied to its data center expansion. The investment covers roads, utilities, and related facilities. Details were reported by @FirstSquawk.
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themarketherald.com.aubusiness4 days ago
McLaren Minerals Completes Drilling at Western Australia Titanium Project
The company finished its largest drilling program at the McLaren titanium project, recording heavy mineral grades up to 34.6 per cent. The campaign covered 663 holes and 11,568 metres and targeted resource upgrades and potential extensions.
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta, Drawing 970 Megawatts from Grid
Cbc reported that Meta Platforms will build a data centre valued at more than $13 billion northeast of Edmonton. The project includes $60 million in local infrastructure upgrades and power arrangements tied to a new natural gas plant.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
South Korea Raises Heat Alerts to Warnings in 116 Zones
The interior ministry upgraded heat advisories to warnings in most of the country on July 10 as apparent temperatures approach 35 C. The change follows monsoon rains that began July 8 and displaced hundreds.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Kim Jong-un Orders Nuclear Force Expansion and Intelligence Upgrades at Military Commission Meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un led the first enlarged meeting of the ninth Central Military Commission on July 9. The session set tasks to expand the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau and strengthen nuclear forces in quality and quantity.
politics7 days agoUpdated
Qatari jet completed classified security upgrades before use as Air Force One
The White House stated the aircraft was fitted with high-level security protocols. Aviation experts questioned whether all planned modifications were completed in the short timeframe available.
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technology7 days ago
Block to Pay $45 Million to Settle State Claims Over Cash App Fraud Protections, Denies Wrongdoing
Block will pay $45 million to resolve allegations from 46 states that Cash App failed to protect users from fraud. The company will also upgrade its fraud prevention and customer service systems.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Ravinia Festival pavilion reopens after $70 million renovation
The venue near Chicago reopened following a gut renovation that upgraded seating, acoustics, and backstage facilities. The pavilion will host its first performance of the season on Saturday night.
sbs.com.ausports7 days ago
Australian sprinter Gout Gout to miss rest of season after hamstring tear
Gout Gout sustained a grade-three left hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The 18-year-old will miss the World Athletics Under-20 Championships and the remainder of the 2026 season.
espn.co.uksports7 days ago
Manchester United Reveals Site for 100,000-Seat New Stadium
Manchester United has identified a location roughly 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford for a proposed 100,000-capacity stadium. The project forms the centrepiece of a wider regeneration plan that includes housing and transport upgrades.
The Independentworld7 days ago
California public colleges hold military-grade weapons
An investigation found many California public colleges and universities possess AR-15-style rifles, stun grenades and long-range acoustic devices. Several campuses failed to publish required inventories or hold public forums mandated by a 2021 law.
Rapplerworld8 days ago
Typhoon Inday Downgraded from Super Typhoon over Philippine Sea
Inday weakened to a typhoon with 175 km/h winds early Thursday. PAGASA reported its position east of Northern Luzon and issued rain and wind warnings for multiple regions.
abcnews.go.compolitics8 days ago
California College Police Departments Report Military-Style Equipment Inventories
An investigation by CalMatters found uneven compliance with a 2021 state law requiring public colleges to disclose military-grade equipment and hold public meetings. Several campuses updated reports or policies after being contacted by reporters.
insurancejournal.combusiness8 days ago
Severn Trent Water Breached Wastewater Duties but Avoided Fine After £98m Investment
Ofwat found serious breaches of sewer management obligations yet accepted undertakings instead of a fine because the company had already begun fixes. The utility reported a 41 percent drop in storm overflow spills after spending shareholder funds on infrastructure upgrades.
technology9 days ago
Amazon develops new Alexa project for multistep AI tasks
Internal documents show the company is building an Alexa upgrade that can handle multiple related actions from a single request. The project is projected to cost more than $100 million in GPU expenses in 2026.
cnbc.compolitics9 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Threat Level Raised to Severe After Three Tanker Attacks
The Joint Maritime Information Center upgraded the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to severe on July 7 after at least three vessels came under attack. Oil prices rose and vessel traffic declined following the strikes on a Qatari LNG tanker and other ships.
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forbes.comai9 days ago
AI Safety Index Gives Top Grade of C+ to Leading Firms
The twice-yearly AI Safety Index assigned its highest mark of C+ to one company and lower grades to others. The advocacy group that produced the index said several firms had dropped earlier safety pledges.
news.google.comsports9 days ago
MLB teams receive midseason grades after 90 games
Major League Baseball teams have passed the halfway point of the 2026 season. ESPN assigned letter grades to all 30 clubs based on first-half results.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness10 days ago
Venus Metals begins drilling to expand Bellchambers gold resource
Venus Metals has started reverse-circulation drilling beneath its Bellchambers gold deposit in Western Australia. The program targets a higher-grade zone that could add up to 60,000 ounces to the existing 31,400-ounce resource.
Yonhapfinance10 days ago
South Korea and Singapore Hold Second Round of Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Talks in Seoul
South Korea and Singapore began a second round of negotiations on July 7 to upgrade their 2006 bilateral free trade agreement. The two-day talks in Seoul focus on supply chains, the green economy and aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul.
news.sky.combusiness10 days ago
Welsh Water Customers Face Higher Bills or Slower Infrastructure Upgrades
The company said customers must choose between paying more for faster fixes or accepting longer waits. A 27 percent bill increase took effect last year as part of a five-year plan totaling 42 percent by 2030.
politics10 days ago
Texas Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools From Kindergarten Through Grade 12
The Texas State Board of Education voted 9-4 last month to add Bible stories to the required curriculum. The policy applies to English classes from kindergarten through the final year of high school.
awfulannouncing.comsports10 days ago
Kawhi Leonard Hires Harrison Gaines as Agent, Traded to Raptors
Kawhi Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports as his new agent. The Toronto Raptors acquired him in a trade that sends Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft picks to his prior team. The deal cannot be completed until Monday.
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csmonitor.compolitics10 days ago
NATO Leaders Tour Rotterdam Port to Review Security Upgrades Ahead of July Summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned in May that the Port of Rotterdam is a potential prime target. The alliance's annual summit begins July 7 in Turkey with resilience on the agenda.
ancient.eupolitics11 days ago
Sudan Cabinet Reviews Plans for Returns to Khartoum and Social Peace Measures
The Sudanese Cabinet met Sunday in Khartoum under Prime Minister Kamil Idris to assess citizen returns, reconciliation charters, and infrastructure upgrades. AllAfrica reported briefings on security measures, airport operations, and electricity expansion.
thoughtcatalog.comworld11 days ago
UNRWA Did Not Carry Out UN-Recommended Textbook Reforms
An analysis found that the agency has not implemented United Nations reforms aimed at removing antisemitic and violent content from its educational materials. One eighth-grade Arabic textbook still contains exercises that praise attacks on Israelis.
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forbes.comfinance12 days ago
Natural diamond prices fall to record lows as lab-grown stones gain share
Prices for investment-grade natural diamonds dropped 68% from their 2011 peak. Sales of lab-grown diamonds rose while natural diamond jewelry demand stayed flat in 2025.
interestingengineering.comworld13 days ago
Chinese Satellite Engine Runs More Than 14 Hours in Test, Exceeding Its 10-Hour Design Target
An upgraded engine from the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology operated continuously for over 14 hours during ground testing and completed 3.2 hours of firing in orbit. The engine placed a communications satellite at geostationary altitude in late June.
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world13 days ago
Texas Board Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools From Kindergarten Through Grade 12
A state education board voted last month to add Bible stories to English classes across all grade levels. The curriculum covers stories such as Daniel and the Lion’s Den and Noah’s Ark. Other states have introduced similar measures.
Fox Newspolitics13 days ago
National Mall Fair Attendees Give U.S. Economy B or Lower Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Fox News Digital interviewed visitors at the Great American Fair on the National Mall about the economy and its weight in November 2026 midterm voting. Most assigned passing grades while several said economic conditions would not decide their ballots.
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news.google.comfinance14 days ago
UAE Shifts Offshore Crude Pricing to Dubai Benchmark
The UAE is linking some offshore medium-sour grades to the Dubai benchmark instead of Murban futures. The change removes destination restrictions and uses the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline to reach Asian buyers.
Los Angeles Timesworld14 days ago
FDA Elevates Recall of Utz Potato Chips to Class 1 Over Salmonella Risk
The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a voluntary recall of certain Dirty and Zapp’s brand potato chips to its highest classification. The action covers more than 650,000 bags after possible salmonella contamination linked to dry milk powder used in seasoning.
video.foxbusiness.comscience14 days ago
FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Class 1 Over Salmonella Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised a voluntary recall of multiple potato chip brands to its highest severity level. The action covers an estimated 650,000 bags produced by Utz.
Cnbcai14 days ago
Robinhood Invests in AI Trading Tools, Cuts 10% of Staff
Vlad Tenev outlined plans to extend institutional-grade AI trading tools to retail users. The comments came as the company expanded crypto offerings in Europe and reported recent stock gains.
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Yonhapworld15 days ago
Hyundai Motor Group Expands Digital Testing at Namyang R&D Center
The company opened new facilities at its Namyang R&D Center that use simulators, robotic scanners and wire-car replicas to shorten vehicle development cycles. The upgrades support the group's shift toward software-defined vehicles and over-the-air updates.
hothardware.comtechnology15 days agoUpdated
Apple Plans Entry-Level MacBook Pro Redesign for 2027 After 2026 Refresh
Apple is developing a revamped entry-level MacBook Pro for possible launch in the first half of 2027 and four new iPad Pro models for spring release. Both lines emphasize design alignment and internal upgrades over the current models.
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abcnews.go.comworld15 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.
winnipegfreepress.comsports15 days ago
Raptors Acquire Kawhi Leonard From Clippers in Multi-Pick Trade
Toronto will receive the two-time Finals MVP in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and four future draft selections. The deal also includes a two-year contract extension for Leonard.
jns.orgworld16 days ago
Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome System Integrated With Laser Interceptor
Israel completed tests of an upgraded Iron Dome system showing joint operations with the Iron Beam laser, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The changes target high-volume saturation attacks. Tests occurred amid tensions with Hezbollah.
The Vergetechnology16 days ago
Meta Caps Free Conversation Focus on AI Glasses at Three Hours Monthly, Offers Paid Upgrade
Meta announced that its Conversation Focus feature on AI glasses will be capped at three hours per month without a subscription. The Verge reported that even paid users receive only 15 hours under the new structure.
world15 days agoUpdated
European Hospitals Upgrade Cooling Systems After Record Heat Wave
Hospitals across Europe are installing air-conditioning units and ice machines after last week's record heat wave strained emergency services. French officials announced a 100-million-euro program to cool health facilities, with the first 30,000 units arriving within days.
winnipegfreepress.comsports16 days ago
Raptors Acquire Leonard in Exchange for Ingram, Dick and Draft Picks
The Toronto Raptors traded Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft selections to acquire Kawhi Leonard. The deal sends Leonard to Toronto for his final season before free agency.
abcnews.go.comsports16 days agoUpdated
Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard to Raptors for Ingram, Dick and Multiple Draft Picks
The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks. Leonard previously won the 2019 NBA title and Finals MVP with Toronto.
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benzinga.combusiness16 days ago
Moody’s Places Comcast Debt Ratings Under Review for Downgrade
Moody’s placed Comcast’s debt ratings on review for a downgrade after the company announced plans to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky media assets into a separate public company. The agency cited reduced revenue diversification and increased exposure to broadband competition as…
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theverge.comai16 days ago
Proton Releases Lumo 2.0 Adding Image Recognition and Generation
Proton upgraded its AI chatbot Lumo on Tuesday with image analysis, image generation, and faster response times. The update includes persistent memory for projects and a new thinking mode while preserving zero-access encryption.
en.globes.co.ilworld16 days ago
UN Agency Says Transport Infrastructure Must Adapt to Climate Risks
The United Nations regional economic commission warned Tuesday that roads, railways, ports and airports across Europe, North America and central Asia face rising damage from flooding, heat and permafrost thaw. Officials said early upgrades could cut long-term costs by half.
news.sky.comsports16 days ago
Aston Martin to Introduce First Major 2026 Upgrade at Hungarian Grand Prix
Adrian Newey said the team will bring significant weight reduction and aerodynamic changes to the car at the July 24-26 race. The BBC reported the upgrade follows a difficult start to the season for Aston Martin and Honda.
Science Newsscience17 days ago
Large Hadron Collider Shuts Down for High-Luminosity Upgrade
The particle collider at CERN near Geneva closed June 29 to begin work on its successor. The High-Luminosity LHC is scheduled to start operations in 2030 with up to ten times the collision rate of the current machine.
americanbanker.comfinance17 days ago
Crypto-Backed Lending Totals $67 Billion After 2022 Failures, Ledn Issues First Rated Bitcoin ABS
Silicon Valley Bank reported that bitcoin lending has grown to $67 billion after shifting toward overcollateralization and transparency following 2022 failures. Ledn issued the first investment-grade BTC-backed security for $188 million. Several major U.S. banks now offer bitcoin…
Defense Newsworld17 days ago
Royal Navy to Use Common Combat Vessels as Drone Hubs and Upgrade Existing Frigates
The UK government will announce an updated Defence Investment Plan this week that replaces planned Type 83 destroyers with cheaper Common Combat Vessels. The shift incorporates lessons from Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
Forbesfinance17 days ago
Supergirl Opens to $38 Million Domestic Weekend
The Warner Bros. film earned $38 million in its first three days. It received a 56 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and a B-minus audience grade on CinemaScore.