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MLB bans AI use on dugout iPads for in-game strategy after 2026 All-Star break
Major League Baseball banned generative AI on official iPads in dugouts for in-game decisions starting after the 2026 All-Star break.
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Argentina to defend 2022 World Cup title against Spain in July 19 final
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026, aiming to win back-to-back titles in New Jersey.
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Global chip stocks tumble amid AI spending concerns and geopolitical tensions
Semiconductor stocks plunged worldwide in mid-July 2026 as investors questioned AI spending and reacted to Middle East conflicts.
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Zenimax Online Studios lays off 200+ staff, ESO senior leadership departs amid Xbox cuts
Zenimax Online Studios cut over 200 staff, including Elder Scrolls Online senior leaders, as part of Xbox's wider layoffs.
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Argentina beats England 2-1 in 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, denying England a first final appearance since 1966.
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Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving before fatal Texas crash at over 70 mph
Michael Butler pressed the accelerator to 100%, overriding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, before crashing into a home in Katy, Texas, killing Martha Avila.
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Germany's factory orders climb 3.1% in June, surpassing forecasts amid export gains
Germany's factory orders rose 3.1% in June 2026, beating expectations and boosting industrial exports to record levels.
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14-year-old boy charged over alleged plot to attack two London mosques
A 14-year-old from south London faces terrorism and racially aggravated criminal damage charges over a plot targeting two mosques in Sutton.
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Anthropic plans investor meetings ahead of potential IPO as early as October 2026
Anthropic is arranging investor meetings in August ahead of a possible IPO planned for October 2026.
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Coroner Rules Brain Injury from Heading Caused Death of England’s Nobby Stiles
A coroner has ruled that repeated heading of footballs caused brain damage leading to dementia in England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles.
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Apple seeks AI chip startups to boost AI server processor development
Apple is pursuing acquisitions of semiconductor startups to enhance AI server chip capacity amid delays with its next-gen processor.
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WHO updates dementia guidelines, estimating up to 45% of risk preventable or delayable
WHO released updated guidelines stating up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle and health factors.
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Apple raises prices for AppleCare+ and Apple Music subscriptions in US and China
Apple increased AppleCare+ and Apple Music subscription prices for new customers in the US and China due to component and licensing costs.
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Stripe and Advent International offer $53 billion to acquire PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International jointly offered $53 billion to buy PayPal, valuing it at a 28% premium.
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Hong Kong police arrest five in raids on independent bookstores over seditious books
Hong Kong police arrested five in raids on two independent bookstores over seditious publications under the 2024 national security law.
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US 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit highest since August 2025, slowing homebuying demand
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to about 6.6% in mid-July 2026, pushing purchase applications down and home affordability lower.
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China approves Apple Intelligence AI for iPhones with Alibaba and Baidu integration
China’s Cyberspace Administration approved Apple Intelligence AI for iPhones, enabling launch with Alibaba’s and Baidu’s AI in China after a two-year delay.
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Linus Torvalds says Linux supports AI tools, tells critics to fork or leave
Linus Torvalds declared Linux is not anti-AI and backs AI use in kernel development, urging opponents to fork or walk away.
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Malaysia to study national petroleum reserve and passes National Trust Fund Bill
Malaysia’s government will study creating a national petroleum reserve and passed the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 to strengthen fund governance.
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Malaysia Cabinet approves drafting law for court-ordered compensation for road accident victims
Malaysia's Cabinet agreed in July 2026 to draft amendments allowing courts to order compensation payments to road accident victims or families.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final
Argentina overcame England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.
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Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to 2-1 win over England in World Cup semi-final
Lionel Messi assisted both goals as Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup final.
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New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu cases in migratory and native birds
New Zealand reported its first cases of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a migratory brown skua and a native swamp harrier hawk in July 2026.
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Stripe and Advent International offer over $53 billion to acquire PayPal
Stripe and Advent International jointly offered to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, valuing the company at $60.50 per share, a 28% premium.