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MLB pitcher Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Justin Verlander, 43, announced he will retire after the 2026 MLB season, finishing his 21-year career with the Detroit Tigers.
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Jeffrey Ying sentenced for stealing rare 17th-century Chinese manuscripts from UCLA
Jeffrey Ying was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for stealing over 10 rare Chinese manuscripts from UCLA valued at $216,000.
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Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Near UN, US Urges China to Resume Tibet Talks
Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan activist, self-immolated near UN headquarters in New York on July 2, calling for Tibetan independence before dying from burns.
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Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 for obstructing ICE arrest, avoids prison
Hannah Dugan, former Milwaukee judge, was fined $5,000 for felony obstruction after helping an immigrant evade ICE arrest in 2025 but received no prison time.
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OpenAI pauses Astra AI model development over critical cybersecurity risks
OpenAI halted work on its AI model Astra after tests showed it could autonomously find and exploit serious cybersecurity flaws.
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Palworld developer Pocketpair keeps game price at $29.99 for full 1.0 launch
Pocketpair announced Palworld’s 1.0 full release on July 10, 2026, will keep its $29.99 price despite industry expectations of a hike.
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16-year-old arrested after knife and firearm attack at Welfen-Gymnasium in Bavaria
A 16-year-old was arrested following a knife and firearm attack at Welfen-Gymnasium school in Schongau, Bavaria, injuring two 13-year-old girls seriously.
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Malaysia Keeps Civil Servants' Retirement Age at 60, PERKESO Contribution Now Voluntary
The Malaysian government kept the civil servant retirement age at 60 and made PERKESO injury scheme contribution voluntary.
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Malaysia Makes Lindung 24 Jam Scheme Voluntary for Locals, Mandatory for Foreign Workers
Malaysia’s Cabinet has made Lindung 24 Jam contributions voluntary for local workers but retains mandatory payments for foreign workers starting July 8, 2026.
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Category A COE premium hits record S$129,000 in July 8 tender exercise
Singapore’s Category A COE premium reached a record S$129,000 in the July 8, 2026 bidding exercise, rising from S$123,847 previously.
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U.S. Senate approves bipartisan Russia sanctions bill honoring late Lindsey Graham
The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 bipartisan vote on August 7, 2026.
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Volkswagen proposes up to 100,000 job cuts and multiple factory closures by 2030
Volkswagen plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and close several German plants as part of a cost-saving overhaul amid industry challenges.
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AirBorneo to launch jet flights from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on July 20
AirBorneo Airways will start commercial jet services connecting Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from July 20, 2026.
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Malaysia aims for 30,000 EV charging points by 2030 with new policies and infrastructure
Malaysia plans 30,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030 and is boosting incentives and power infrastructure to reach the target.
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US semiconductor industry faces shortage of 157,000 skilled workers by 2030, risking expansion
A nationwide shortage of high-skilled workers may delay new semiconductor plants as top companies invest billions in US facilities.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank raises Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points for first time in 3 years
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its Official Cash Rate from 2.25% to 2.5% on July 8, 2026, marking its first hike since 2023.
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Phase 3 of East Coast Expressway to be built via public-private partnership due to funding limits
Malaysia will develop Phase 3 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT3) as a public-private partnership with the bidder covering all costs, Deputy Works Minister announced July 8.
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Netflix launches short-form videos through deals with major US media publishers
Netflix signed licensing agreements with key US publishers to offer short-form videos starting August 3 in multiple countries.
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US Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Over Lack of Congressional Approval
The US Court of Appeals upheld an injunction blocking Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, citing need for Congressional authorization.
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Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach on contract until 2029
Fulham named 43-year-old Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach, succeeding Marco Silva after a five-year tenure.
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Egypt loses 3-2 to Argentina after leading 2-0 in controversial World Cup round-of-16 match
Egypt was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after Argentina staged a late comeback to win 3-2 in a match marked by disputed refereeing decisions.
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FIFA investigates racist abuse allegations against US streamer IShowSpeed at 2026 World Cup
FIFA opened an investigation into racist abuse alleged against American streamer IShowSpeed during July 3 World Cup match in Miami.
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Former Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE After Suicide
Marshawn Kneeland, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end, was diagnosed postmortem with stage 1 CTE following his suicide in November 2025.
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Belgium's Amadou Onana suffers ACL injury in World Cup round of 16 win over US
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana ruptured his ACL 21 minutes into the World Cup round of 16 victory over the United States.