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Trump signs order to restrict export of industrial waste with critical minerals
On July 30 or 31, 2026, President Trump signed an order restricting exports of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals and rare earth elements.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks audience records with $330M+ opening weekend projection
Spider-Man: Brand New Day set a new audience score record and is projected to earn over $330 million domestically in its opening weekend.
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Climate Change Doubled Extreme Wildfire Risk in France, Increased It 20-Fold in Spain
A new study finds human-caused climate change greatly raised the odds of extreme wildfire conditions in southwestern France and central Spain.
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Coinbase reports $359.5M net loss and 14% revenue drop in Q2 2026 amid crypto market challenges
Coinbase posted a $359.5 million net loss and saw total revenue fall 14% to $1.22 billion in Q2 2026 as crypto market headwinds persisted.
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Trump Media launches $100,000/month Truth API for early Truth Social post access
Trump Media launched the Truth API on August 1, 2026, offering paying customers early real-time access to posts from Trump and other top Truth Social accounts.
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Methane Explosion Kills at Least 34 Miners in Balochistan Coal Mine
A methane gas explosion killed at least 34 miners in a coal mine near Quetta, Balochistan, with rescue efforts ongoing but survival chances low.
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Citadel buys majority of Situational Awareness’s public stocks after AI losses in July 2026
Citadel acquired most of AI hedge fund Situational Awareness’s public stock holdings following a 67% July loss on AI-related shares.
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Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized, causing severe pain and debilitation
Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones, causing significant pain and weakening the 83-year-old former president.
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Amanda Staveley-led group agrees to buy 25.1% West Ham stake from Gold family
A consortium led by Amanda Staveley has agreed to buy the Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham United, pending shareholder pre-emption rights.
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Liverpool’s Joe Gomez to miss Premier League start after preseason muscle injury
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez will miss the start of the Premier League season due to a muscle injury suffered during preseason.
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Baker Mayfield says he feels disrespected after Buccaneers contract talks break down
Baker Mayfield expressed feeling undervalued by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after contract extension talks failed before training camp.
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LinkedIn launches ‘seems like AI slop’ button to flag low-quality AI posts
LinkedIn introduced a new feature letting users report low-quality AI-generated posts to improve feed quality.
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UN Security Council holds first straw poll for next Secretary-General selection
The UN Security Council conducted its initial informal straw poll July 30 to start selecting the next Secretary-General among seven candidates.
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Ford CEO warns Chinese automakers may enter U.S. market within 5 to 10 years
Ford CEO Jim Farley said Chinese carmakers could enter the U.S. market within 5 to 10 years despite trade barriers.
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Friend AI wearable relaunched with speaker and $249 price in US
Founder Avi Schiffmann relaunched the Friend AI pendant with a speaker, new AI models, and a higher price of $249.
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UK Supreme Court allows Palestine Action co-founder to appeal group's ban
The UK Supreme Court granted Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori permission to appeal the ban on the group.
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Gourmetz Charged with Six Food Safety Offences after River Valley Primary Illnesses
Catering company Gourmetz faces six charges over gastroenteritis affecting 60 pupils at River Valley Primary School in January 2023.
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FA sets minimum 10-match ban for discrimination offences from 2026-27 season
The Football Association will impose a minimum 10-match ban for aggravated discrimination offences starting next season.
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Poland reports Russian Kh-101 missile crash in eastern territory near Ukraine border
A Russian Kh-101 missile crashed in eastern Poland near Tarnawa Kolonia, creating a 10-meter crater and prompting a military investigation.
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South Korea's July 2026 exports rise 62.8% to $98.9 billion on semiconductor strength
South Korea's July 2026 exports rose 62.8% year-on-year to $98.9 billion, led by a 179% jump in semiconductor shipments.
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Global Gold Demand Stable in Q2 2026 Despite 41% Drop in Chinese Consumption
Global central banks boosted gold reserves by 289 tons in Q2 2026 while China’s gold demand fell 41%, offset by steady global consumption and record central bank buying.
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Situational Awareness hedge fund sells major AI stocks after losses, seeks new funding
Situational Awareness, founded by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold most AI stock holdings after losses and is seeking new funding.
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Negeri Sembilan palace revokes two royal titles from Rais Yatim
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan revoked two royal honours awarded to Rais Yatim on July 30, 2026.
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US tariff cuts prompt some companies to shift production back to China
After US tariffs on Chinese goods dropped from 145% to about 23%, some firms have moved production back to China this month.